danielle o'connor akiyama

danielle o’connor akiyama is a Toronto based Canadian artist who has painted for more than twenty-five years. While working towards a degree in art therapy, she has worked with emotionally disturbed adolescents and oncology patients. Since leaving her work as a therapist, danielle has dedicated herself to the life of painting.

photo of danielle

The following pieces are sold exclusively at Milward Farrell Fine Art /Gary’s Art & Frame, Ltd. and pricing is available upon request... gaf@chorus.net            ( or back to HOME page)

the journey of love30x60

The Journey of Love  Fluid Acrylic on Canvas  30x60

never let me go 24x24

Never Let Me Go 24 x 24

danielle returned to Madison as our featured artist for Fall Gallery Night, on October 7, 2005. We were thrilled to have here once again. It was a wonderful evening. If you missed it dbl click here!

(click here for photos from danielles visit here in 2003)

as autumn sets in24x24

As Autumn Sets In  24 x 24  SOLD

dreamers in autumn36x48

Dreamers in Autumn  Fluid Acrylic on Canvas  36 x 48

answer me my love 30x60

danielle’s style is loose and impressionistic. Firmly rooted in the tradition of watercolor, 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.

sky bouquet 1 24x24

Answer Me My Love         Fluid Acrylic on Canvas 30 x 60

Sky Bouquet I 24 x 24

the nearness of you 36x48

The Nearness of You  Fluid Acrylic on Canvas 36 x 48

 in order to understand the strength and simplicity of a single brushstroke, danielle studied sumi-e, Japanese brushpainting. Upon receiving her master’s 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’.

engagement 36x48

“Engagement” Fluid Acrylic on Canvas 36 x 48  SOLD

celebration48x72

Celebration   Fluid Acrylic on Canvas   48 x 72

This mastery of blending east/west artisty is evident, and has led to her works being highly prized by many Asian collectors. Strength of skill and brush technique, (fude no chikara), blend with knowledge of color and shadow, giving rise to beauty’s voice. Impressions and feelings are absorbed in meditation, synthesized, and brought into being by the mighty stroke of a charged brush.

raspberry jewels 40x40L

Raspberry Jewels   Fluid Acrylic on Canvas          with a high laquered finish 40 x 40

voice of a thousand angels 36x48

Voice of a Thousand Angels  Fluid Acrylic on Canvas 36 x 48

from danielle’s “Hope Series

danielle notes,

ascent 30x40

“Ascent”  Fluid Acrylic on Canvas  30x40 

“the hope series comes from painting up north ( a native reserve). somehow these “poppies”...(representing hope) ...spring out of the waters... and reach... reach... and parade and reach across to hope island, (the name of the only land mass I can see up there). there is a story, and I hope it spreads across the world... embracing and lending.”

in love we are so 40x40

“In Love We Are So”  Fluid Acrylic on Canvas 40x40

remembering you with love 48x48L

SOLD

“Remembering You with Love” Fluid Acrylic on Canvas with a very High Laquered finish 48x48

heaven's dance  48 x 48

Heaven’s Dance  Fluid Acrylic on Canvas 48 x 48 

conversation of love again40x40

Conversation of Love Again  Fluid Acrylic on Canvas  40 x 40

anticipation of love36x48

Anticipation of Love  Fluid Acrylic on Canvas 36 x 48

dappled in light of love 48x48

Dappled in Light of Love Fluid Acrylic on Canvas 48 x 48

awash with love 30x60

“Awash with Love” Fluid Acrylic on Canvas  60x30 

SOLD

 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.

laughing with your joy 48x48
castlegray

“Castlegray”  Fluid Acrylic on Canvas 30x60

“Laughing With Your Joy” Fluid Acrylic on Canvas 48x48 SOLD

blue madonnas36x60

Blue Madonnas  Fluid Acrylid on Canvas  36 x 48

 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 underpainting. This aspect of danielle’s work is what lies at the heart of her creations.

Her use of layering evokes a cadence, which echoes back to the moment of original inspiration. .

paris walls and a vision of love36x48

Paris Walls and a Vision of Love Fluid Acrylic on Canvas  36 x 48

The spirit of the subject            (kokoromochi) is preserved. 

Transformation02

Transformation” Framed Acrylic on Paper        Image - 17 x 24  Framed  32 x 39

Cote de Rhone Beauty

Cote de Rhone Beauty”   27” x 51” 

Fluid Acrylic on Canvas

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