Metin Ünsal was born in Istanbul, Turkey in 1958. After completing his primary and intermediate education at Isik Lisesi, he went to study engineering at Bosphorus University. From 1977 to 1980 he studied the basics of art and from there continued a fine art carrier.

Metin Ünsal had his first formal exhibiton when he was 15 years old. Thereafter, his paintings were shown in personal exhibition throughout the country. Today, Ünsal produces works of art in his studio in Ortakoy, Istanbul and he is also holding a position as art director of Silkar A.S. His paintings can be found in various collections both in Turkey and abroad.