 | Danielle O'CONNOR-AYIKAMA Danielle OConnor Akiyama is a Toronto-based Canadian artist who has been painting for twenty-five years. Dannielle has worked with emotionally disturbed adolescents and oncology patients for many years. Since leaving her work as a therapist, Danielle has dedicated herself to the life of painting.
Danielles style is loose and impressionistic. Firmly rooted in the tradition of watercolour, her painting has evolved into a spirit of exploration. Her personal vocabulary which includes acrylics and oils as well, all evoke a sense of excitement of the journey. 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, and embodies both the artistic process and the observers viewpoint. Each work bears her chop as well as her signature Danielle.
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