My name is Tyler Buyukacar, and I am a senior at the University of Hawaiʻi – West Oahu, majoring in Creative Media with a focus on Design and New Media. I was born in Colorado Springs but have spent most of my life on Oahu. Growing up, my family moved a few times, but I was primarily raised in Kahala and Pearl City before eventually settling, currently, in Kapolei. I attended Moanalua High School for one year before transitioning to Leeward Community College as a dual-credit student. There, I earned my associate's degree before transferring to UH West Oahu to pursue my bachelor’s degree. I am deeply passionate about art and design and constantly strive to challenge myself by learning new skills or refining my existing ones. While I primarily focus on digital design and am proficient in software like Adobe Illustrator, I also enjoy exploring other creative areas such as video editing and 3D modeling. If I were an artist's tool, I would be paint. Paint is incredibly versatile, it can bring life to a canvas, color buildings, create lines on a street, or be the messages on signs. It’s a tool that allows artists to create imagery, convey ideas, and channel their creative energy. I see myself reflected in paint’s versatility, as I like to use my skills to channel my creative passion while also exploring new ideas and possibilities.