Danielle O'Connor Akiyama's Biography
| A selection of Danielle O'Connor Akiyama's work | ||
 Hope Begins Anew III (Box Canvas) |
 Hope Begins Anew II (Box Canvas) |
 Hope Begins Anew I (Box Canvas) |
Painting in a variety of media, Danielle creates luminous floral images that vibrate with life,
energy and colour, whether through a riotous party of flowers or a single magnificent blossom.
She has received numerous awards for her paintings which she describes as “sanctuaries for
the soul.”
Danielle is a Toronto-based Canadian Artist who has been painting for 30years. With a Master’s
Degree in Art Therapy, she worked with people of all ages helping them to achieve personal
change through the use and enjoyment of art. Since leaving her work as a therapist Danielle
has dedicated herself to a life of painting, but her understanding of psychology has had a
profound influence on her inspirational images.
Danielle’s style is loose and impressionistic, however she has always believed in the importance
of each brush stroke. In order to gain a greater understanding and technical skill she studied
sumi-e, Japanese brushpainting. Her distinctive fusion of eastern and western artistry has led
to her works being highly prized by art collectors from both sides of the Pacific.
