Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Danielle O'Connor Akiyama Art Award

It is with great pleasure that we can announce that Danielle O'Connor Akiyama was named as the President's 1st Choice at the Florence Bienniale. The event is a showcase for some of the most exciting contemporary art from around the world. The artist's work is assessed by a panel of the great and the good of the international art scene. The prestigious award confirms the truly international appeal of Akiyama's floral paintings.

The award coincides with the arrival in the gallery of the most stunning Danielle O'Connor Akiyama "Sending Out Hope".

Original Painting by Danielle O'Connor Akiyama



Full details of the painting can be found at the Hepplestone Fine Art website or by clicking on the image.

Beauty Rising by Danielle O'Connor Akiyama

Limited Edition Print of 195


If you are not familiar with Akiyama's work, she is a Toronto-based Canadian artist who has been painting for 30 years. Having studied 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.


Song of Joy by Danielle O'Connor Akiyama

Limited Edition of 195

Danielle's style is loose and impressionistic, however she has always believed in the importance of each and every 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.
Hope Begins Anew by Danielle O'Connor Akiyama
Limited Edition Print of 195


As well as original paintings, Danielle O'Connor Akiyama's works are also available as small edition limited edition prints via Hepplestone Fine Art

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