GCGA
Odul Yilmaz
European Chapter
Odul has been working with salon creative grooming and model dog creative grooming for the past three years, during which time she has traveled to several countries to develop and refine her own artistic style. This journey began with a deep passion for blending the joy of color with the vibrant and expressive world of dogs. What started as curiosity gradually evolved into a creative language of its own.
Today, every dog Odul encounters inspires her. She instinctively imagines the cheerful colors that would suit each dog’s personality and appearance, and feels a genuine excitement to dress them in those colors through creative grooming. For her, color is not simply decoration—it is a way to express emotion, character, and individuality.
Through creative grooming, Odul believes the work goes beyond bright and playful tones. It gives dogs the opportunity to stand out as imaginative, eye-catching characters while remaining true to who they are. Her approach is rooted in intention, joy, and respect for the dog’s presence and comfort.
In addition to her personal creative work, Odul is committed to supporting the growth of creative grooming in her country. She actively invites international artists and organizes seminars and competitions with the goal of inspiring, educating, and strengthening the creative grooming community.
With a continued focus on artistic development, collaboration, and education, Odul remains dedicated to advancing creative grooming as an expressive and evolving art form, contributing to a more connected and inspired grooming community.
Certifications
- Starwood Arts of Dog Grooming School
- Isabella Jane Doblas
- Olga Perova
- Yulia Fedotova
- Olga Arkhipova
