Idil Ar (1979, Istanbul) graduated from Mimar Sinan University, Industrial Design Department and had her master's degree from Berlin-Weissensee Art Academy, College of Design. She discovered animation and illustration world while working as a designer and made a decision on improving her skills and concentrating on these fields. She continued her studies at world famous Gobelins l'ecole de l'image in Paris and then at The Animation Workshop in Denmark. While abroad, she attended several workshops of world's leading companies i.e. Pixar Animation Studios. She had the opportunity to experience 3D conceptual art.