Danielle O'Connor Akiyama creates luminous, energetic paintings with an uninhibited, loose style and a vibrant palette. Her work, whether floral or abstract, is instantly recognizable due to her unique vocabulary of signs and symbols.
Having moved from Canada to the west coast of Ireland, Danielle finds deep inspiration in the region's natural beauty and shifting light. This Western influence is powerfully balanced by her expertise in Sumi-e, Japanese brush painting, where she achieved a Master's Seal—a recognition marked by the "Source of Joy" chop on her art.
This distinctive fusion of Eastern and Western approaches makes her art highly valued by collectors worldwide. Danielle's global travels further enrich her work, as she draws inspiration from diverse cultures and natural environments, even incorporating pounded minerals into her paints for unique texture and an earthy connection.
