Danielle O'Connor Akiyama~at Milward Farrell Fine Art

danielle o'connor akiyama


	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 608-831-2231


	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 distrubed adolescents and oncology patients. Since lieaving her work as a therapist, danielle has dedicated herself to the life of painting.

	“Precious World” Fluid Acrylic on Canvas 60”x 30”

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

				click here for photos from danielle’s visit here in 2003

			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.

“Surely this is Love” Fluid Acrylic on Canvas 40” x 60”


			NEW from danielle’s “Hope Series”



	danielle notes:


	“Spiritual Dreamers” SOLD 40”x40”


	“the hope series comes from painting up north (a native reserve) somehow these “poppies”...(representing hope)...spring out of the waters...and reaach... 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 order to understand the strength and simplicity of a single brushstroke, danielle studied sumi-e, Japanese brush painting. 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” Fluid Acrylic on Canvas 36”x48”


	on Hold!


	“Silverlace and Love” Fluid Acrylic on Canvas 48”x48”


	This mastery of blending east/west artistry 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.




	“Gardner’s House - Rochbaudin” Fluid Acrylic on Canvas 46”x36”

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


	“Beneath the Stars...Dancing” Fluid Acrylic on Canvas 60”x40”




	“Transformation” Framed Acrylic on Paper Image - 17x24 Framed 32x39




	“Cote de Rhone Beauty” 27”x51” Fluid Acrylic on Canvas

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


	“Full Moon Indigo” Fluid Acrylic on Canvas 60”x60”


	“Contemplation” Fluid Acrylic on Canvas 4’ x 4’


	“Evening Opera” Fluid Acrylic on Canvas with Encaustic 4’ x 4’


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