DANIELLE OCONNOR AKIYAMA

In order to understand the strength and simplicity of a single brushstroke, Danielle studied sumi-e, Japanese brush painting. Upon receiving her Masters seal, the head sensei named her “Chi-Sho”, which means ‘a source of joy’. Full of free spirited joy, driven by courage and intention, guided by nature’s beauty, each stroke is a step on a journey; each painting a cycle in the evolution of style, leading to the frontier of a possibility. Whether it be a riotous party of flowers, a single magnificent blossom, or a tranquil terrain of a place remembered, there is always a hidden mystery in the under painting. This aspect of Danielle’s work is what lies at the heart of her creations.