https://www.akikano.com/press daily 0.75 2025-08-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1756521608663-I7OZYI66YB5OWFH7IV7I/image-asset.jpeg Press - Ruth Borchard Self-Portrait Prize 2025 Film The film is both an exhibition film, exploring the shortlisted works in the Self Portrait Prize 2025 exhibition at Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, and a meditation on the value, variety and intrigue of self-portraiture. It features the panel of judges on the final day of the judging process and their insightful comments on the category of self-portraiture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1756521608663-I7OZYI66YB5OWFH7IV7I/image-asset.jpeg Press - Ruth Borchard Self-Portrait Prize 2025 Film The film is both an exhibition film, exploring the shortlisted works in the Self Portrait Prize 2025 exhibition at Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, and a meditation on the value, variety and intrigue of self-portraiture. It features the panel of judges on the final day of the judging process and their insightful comments on the category of self-portraiture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1754233928297-783GHAV5WKYQD563FR63/image-asset.jpeg Press - International Artist Magazine-August/September 2025 A studio profile and interview highlighting my watercolors and workspace. Link https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1749086182758-WIZH522YI51HOOFYKQ90/image-asset.jpeg Press - Fine Art Connoisseur-May 2025 My self portrait “Illumination” was one of the paintings chosen in this feature about watercolors, “Watercolors For All”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1745633634345-DHAAXBGUFTQ5FFP50BWG/image-asset.jpeg Press - American Art Collector-May 2025 My portrait of my cats Nala and Angel, “Sisters” was chosen for the main image of a feature about pet portraits in American Art Collector. Link https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1742224052787-P6HUQ454LKKGF6SUDBXH/image-asset.jpeg Press - 365 Art Plus Magazine-Issue 76 (Japanese publication) A full page feature about my art. Link https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1742000948247-I9HI9D1NN0NWY650XQ0B/image-asset.jpeg Press - The Highlands Current Newspaper-March 14, 2025 I was interviewed for this full-page editorial about the American Artists Professional League’s ‘Realism on the Hudson’ exhibition at the Howland Cultural Center in Beacon, New York. Link https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1737842712481-CPECX2MLZBFA3CEF2K1H/Fine-Art-Connosseur-February-2025--Peony-I.jpg Press - Fine Art Connoisseur-February 2025 My graphite drawing “Peony I” was chosen for an article about the Salmagundi Club’s 148th Annual Black and White Exhibition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1737842576100-NY36FZ3HPH4I6NJ8JT5Y/image-asset.jpeg Press - American Art Collector-January 2025 My graphite drawing “Peony I” was chosen for an article about the Salmagundi Club’s 148th Annual Black and White Exhibition. Link https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1722541092597-1BA9EZUEE3SFMVFOU5GI/image-asset.jpeg Press - 33PA "Stillness" Exhibition Catalogue-August 2024 My self-portrait "Tête-à-Tête" is featured in 33 Contemporary and PoetsArtists' exhibition catalogue about the show "Stillness". This catalogue is included in Polaris with the LUNAR CODEX collection. Link https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1722540594848-F0SE9WRL6WNAFCGY623D/image-asset.jpeg Press - Realism Today-July 24, 2024 My watercolor self-portrait "Winter Watercolor" was featured in the article "13 Provocative Self-Portraits". Link https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1717178475588-DU4LDWA0IXYHWDUKOVOX/image-asset.jpeg Press - International Artist Magazine-June/July 2024 A 6-page editorial demo feature about my watercolor portrait painting inspiration and process titled "Ephemeral Moments". Link https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1717180142910-OY2MXPR7NR4VYI209AXN/AAC%2C-June-2024%2C-Confrontation.jpg Press - American Art Collector-June 2024 My watercolor painting "Dinner with Mom" was selected for the feature "Opposing Forces" about 33 Contemporary Gallery and Poets Artists' online exhibition titled "Confrontation". Link https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1710945668306-O4I90WTJRA7GH8YQ2VLJ/image-asset.jpeg Press - International Artist Magazine-April/May 2024 Issue My watercolor seascape was included in the Creative Spark section of the magazine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1688326901764-5OANKKO09RDNWNR6Q5LR/image-asset.jpeg Press - American Art Collector-July 2023 Issue “Studio Visitor” was chosen for the editorial preview about the American Artists Professional League’s Summer Studio Auction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1661887649084-1NYPTMLC7M0MP5ZEHOR3/image-asset.jpeg Press - Fine Art Connoisseur-September/October 2022 Issue “Starling” was one of the paintings chosen for the Wildlife feature, “Go Wild”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1646847406258-U83Z0UW6GBI2F6GMEQ6Q/image-asset.jpeg Press - Mujer Exhibition Catalog-"Sylvan Dream" is featured This show called MUJER consists of small, postcard-sized portraits of female subjects created by artists in the PoetsArtists community to celebrate International Women’s Day 2022. The exhibition was curated by Didi Menendez, publisher, curator, and artist. This publication will be included in the Lunar Codex. The Lunar Codex is an archive of art, literature, music, and film, launched by NASA Artemis partners to the Moon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1688327128692-D20IOLMWR0MF5I9L9GKH/image-asset.jpg Press - Fine Art Connoisseur-November/December 2021 Issue “Winter Watercolor” was one of the paintings chosen for the Self-Portrait feature, “How Artists See Themselves”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1631196987320-RYDLLAATLZ6LEFUJTEPI/image-asset.jpeg Press - American Art Collector Magazine, April 2021 Issue Article about the International Guild of Realism’s Spring Salon Online Exhibition. My painting “Starling” is featured on page 68. Link https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1592313735319-UNBLR23AI5UWTASKJUU6/image-asset.png Press - C. Nicol Intervew and Feature - June 2020 Link https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1586110702600-5V7QRGH662CKY2FWV9ZY/Screenshot+%288%29.png Press - The Metropolitan Museum of Art Instagram-April 5, 2020 My sketch of “The Bather” by Jean Antoine Houdon drawn at the Metropolitan Museum of Art was posted on their Instagram page. This was the second time my art was posted on the museum’s IG page. Link https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1586110435012-RKVP9QG72WVOK6LEF2M8/image-asset.png Press - The Metropolitan Museum of Art Instagram-August 11, 2019 My sketch of the “Medea” sculpture by Willliam Wetmore Story that I drew at the Metropolitan Museum of Art was posted on the museum’s Instagram page. Link https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1452619887948-X7GQWF525GYXNPMA5FSG/image-asset.jpeg Press - Brooklyn Based Blog- December 4, 2015 Link https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1452619967900-XM27534AK2SKKTIUCGUN/PRESS--AKI-PORTRAITS-DNA.jpg Press - DNA Info New York- November 17, 2015 Link https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/56953828a976afb4da747f13/613a15cbdcd5905e4465f51f/1756521656260/ Press https://www.akikano.com/landscapes daily 0.75 2023-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1679764774700-BZ52UXSTOJ6GPUWJCKMZ/Getting+My+Feet+Wet.JPG Landscapes - Getting My Feet Wet Watercolor, 13x19 inches, 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1679764774700-BZ52UXSTOJ6GPUWJCKMZ/Getting+My+Feet+Wet.JPG Landscapes - Getting My Feet Wet Watercolor, 13x19 inches, 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1654088643391-MWP46ECFPY17BD7FJK4D/image-asset.jpeg Landscapes - NYBG Perennial Garden Artwork created at the New York Botanical Garden’s 5th Annual Plein Air Invitational. I was one of 21 artists invited to paint the beautiful garden in the Bronx, NY. https://www.nybg.org/event/colorsofspring/ Watercolor, 14x10 inches, 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1642630467671-9Z94ZNE1CVFCW0540MUV/image-asset.jpeg Landscapes - Caramoor Watercolor, 10x14 inches, 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1688326707134-A1UUT038PJUKGB2GF3JF/image-asset.jpeg Landscapes - Playa Girón Watercolor, 9x12 inches, 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1595014585916-VD5X7W8BG3YF1HKISD6J/image-asset.jpeg Landscapes - Isla de la Plata, Ecuador Watercolor, 9x12 inches, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1544556539535-AN4I7WYH0BGZULOTH4GL/artwork-1.jpg Landscapes - Brooklyn House Watercolor, 9x12 inches, 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1512765493208-BNX9JVO0W4A4H5BULWTF/IMG_9100.JPG Landscapes - Grand Army Plaza Watercolor, 7x10", 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1582307792989-4G7QT0Z5O9VLU74S1MF6/IMG_8825.jpg Landscapes - President St. Stoop Watercolor, 7x10 inches, 2017 Contact Aki to purchase https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1512765790049-3RJ6AV8TMT1WT6XDA18V/Central+Park+Tree.JPG Landscapes - Central Park Tree Watercolor, 9x12 inches, 2017 https://www.akikano.com/drawings daily 0.75 2024-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1548619530136-2K0W5ZFSDEIPW3VJTKP2/IMG-3328.jpg Drawings - Peony I Graphite and White Caran d’Ache on Toned Paper, 12x9 inches, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1548619530136-2K0W5ZFSDEIPW3VJTKP2/IMG-3328.jpg Drawings - Peony I Graphite and White Caran d’Ache on Toned Paper, 12x9 inches, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1568407202468-ZJIYMW5WF2LEEDRKQDZO/IMG-3339.jpg Drawings - Peony II Graphite and White Caran d’Ache on Toned Paper, 11x9 inches, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1568407110053-F1FSQOTQCYJXUWCQLTRK/tea+leaf+drawing.jpg Drawings - Tea Leaf Graphite drawing on paper, 12x9 inches, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1564426592263-37FVKUDCKTJQTOB4YT1D/Model+in+Profile.JPG Drawings - Model in Profile Graphite drawing on paper, 17x14 inches, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1568669400609-UX07S808MR6M86CJWQTE/Medea.JPG Drawings - Medea Graphite Drawing of the Sculpture “Medea” by William Wetmore Story, 1868, Metropolitan Museum of Art; 12x9 inches, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1548871922803-ABZBTUKMRM24QVVXX00W/bridget+drawing.jpg Drawings - Bridget Graphite drawing on paper, 9x12 inches, 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1579216662854-T620139JPEZ6YOJGF7PX/image-asset.jpeg Drawings - Bella Graphite drawing on paper, 14x10 inches, 2014 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1706843598772-TL24HKPUK8S3S513YJ2E/image-asset.jpeg Drawings - Face Study II Conte crayon drawing on paper, 17x13, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1706843715944-RP2CZWMKB6WXJT0K94I0/Face+Study+3.jpg Drawings - Face Study III Conte crayon drawing on toned paper, 14x11 inches, 2018 https://www.akikano.com/theprocess daily 0.75 2020-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1551813444090-IIT1G0W1NIC4EW09GRBX/1.jpg Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1551813444090-IIT1G0W1NIC4EW09GRBX/1.jpg Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1551813507438-78HY75XL6S036LOLVCNV/2.jpg Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1551813537759-N2TCP90RJTVX74H1ZZRJ/3.jpg Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1551813576334-J3S0VQGHMSH91Y50SGTQ/4.jpg Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1551813817757-JJHHXN0GIM5T5S7KJJUW/IMG-3407.jpg Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1551813994436-MUM8YVBA0BIQK7BJF0VB/IMG-3417.JPG Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1551814086293-RF9BKBJJ6E5M6UE2T7DL/Aki+and+Henry.JPG Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1564609819721-Z7W9SC12R6QEI0VLJ5OF/plain-white-background.jpg Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1579215661896-FR0BOMY5DZIAJ4C6ANJC/image-asset.jpeg Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1564608527962-7X35NQYIWUZ3AEKYJNRN/1-Dawn.JPG Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1564608538703-4J8D4VWGR77GJVMKO0K7/2-Dawn.JPG Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1564608547886-509SMOQKI8GNS37AMX6R/3-Dawn.JPG Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1564608556279-91K3NDJQ6EDDWZJIVULE/4-Dawn.JPG Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1564608579368-1AMKCMZ575NVRQA0VOI6/5-Dawn.JPG Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1564608632655-UNW6ZD3SZ66Q8QX10L6D/6-Dawn.JPG Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1564608653210-Y2EPBRJAD04AHJW534GY/7-Dawn.JPG Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1564608664992-53KZV0004YK83O1I44SN/8-Dawn.JPG Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1564608686286-NGG2TLJ652VGXD3WZ6JJ/9-Dawn.JPG Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1579215342256-PLZQD0T1QOFFAO4W3UKX/image-asset.jpeg Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1579215362211-EOI5HTKUUR3LLEUPI7UB/image-asset.jpeg Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1579215378992-0HRLT3LTSMCCCT862PUG/image-asset.jpeg Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1579215402111-ZIM2WAYHFO5SAZ8DV76C/image-asset.jpeg Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1579215420451-FB3PZJYUNSYS4OYN8X2C/image-asset.jpeg Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1579215434367-2Y0R3XZG2MGZO712UEBP/image-asset.jpeg Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1579215466967-SNW7VHBKG1WU0W0JS087/image-asset.jpeg Process https://www.akikano.com/pathfinder-series daily 0.75 2022-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1596660855405-KH5XM112FD83JGL6K1LX/RBG.jpg Pathfinders✨ - RBG Watercolor, 12x12 inches, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1596660855405-KH5XM112FD83JGL6K1LX/RBG.jpg Pathfinders✨ - RBG Watercolor, 12x12 inches, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1587918809379-3FNILY8GB3HKPV2TTZSL/georgiao%27keeffe2.jpg Pathfinders✨ - Georgia O'Keeffe Watercolor, 12x12 inches, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1587918526704-8MP92FT3878TWF35IUQ1/Eleanor+Roosevelt.jpg Pathfinders✨ - Eleanor Roosevelt Watercolor, 12x12 inches, 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1586883118625-K4PUOP96S6F6724V8DTK/12x12Obama-3936x4017-4920x5021.jpg Pathfinders✨ - Barack Obama Watercolor, 12x12 inches, 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1586883025767-XE727XC498E1LUIXWKYK/michelleobama.jpg Pathfinders✨ - Michelle Obama Watercolor, 12x12 inches, 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1477348165065-E59DBF6JRKJYX3963EXT/HillaryClinton.jpg Pathfinders✨ - Hillary Clinton Watercolor, 12x12 inches, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1525961669953-CIRAE15RQMG641BCSLZL/12x12Jackie.jpg Pathfinders✨ - Jackie Onassis Kennedy Watercolor, 12x12 inches, 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1485300193108-EHYVLBO9SS9Z2TTR5TXK/virginiawoolf.jpg Pathfinders✨ - Virginia Woolf Watercolor, 12x12 inches, 2016 https://www.akikano.com/portraits daily 0.75 2026-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1776018264092-UZGP609AUW1C1LPB9AWD/image-asset.jpg Portraits and Figurative Work - Self Portrait, Patio de los Gatos Watercolor on paper, 30×24 inches, 2026 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1776018264092-UZGP609AUW1C1LPB9AWD/image-asset.jpg Portraits and Figurative Work - Self Portrait, Patio de los Gatos Watercolor on paper, 30×24 inches, 2026 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1759525005639-T0SNPIVHH77YUBWAG690/Cuban+Solitude.jpg Portraits and Figurative Work - Cuban Solitude Watercolor on Aquabord cradled board, 24×36 inches, 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1723845749388-EYCWW7629CNIK4II57NG/Illumination.JPG Portraits and Figurative Work - Illumination Watercolor on paper, 24x18 inches, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1711484421983-QC8V3FUPA803I09VZG1E/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Portrait of the Artist Shopping Watercolor on Aquabord cradled board, 36x24 inches, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1691434233008-PZBM35Y1E5KTEI00NI7D/Special+Occasion.JPG Portraits and Figurative Work - Special Occasion Watercolor, 21x18 inches, 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1629132828804-IA5I1DJ3L2U9670VE6UR/Aki+Kano%2C+Winter+Watercolor%2C+Watercolor%2C+18x13+inches%2C+2021.JPG Portraits and Figurative Work - Winter Watercolor Winter Watercolor, 18x13 inches, 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1651855753773-J3TCVHIEJS2B0E7API43/Aki%2BKano-Museum%2Bof%2BIce%2BCream%2B%252C%2BWatercolor%252C%2B18x15%2Binches%252C%2B2022.jpg Portraits and Figurative Work - The Museum of Ice Cream Watercolor, 18x15 inches, 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1649009292895-LUW5COCIWIR207PKP8YV/Kano_Aki_T%C3%AAte-%C3%A0-T%C3%AAte.JPG Portraits and Figurative Work - Tête-à-Tête Watercolor, 13x19 inches, 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1632853323064-WS7REXL38KS8FDL72JIU/Matisse+and+Me+%282%29.JPG Portraits and Figurative Work - Matisse and Me Watercolor, 17x13 inches, 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1631062609722-BGJOYVSTMB43FSND29ZI/Aki+and+Henry.JPG Portraits and Figurative Work - Aki and Henry Watercolor, 14x10 inches, 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1607910925893-XILXUVMI1GZT7Q6SZXLU/Self+Portrait.JPG Portraits and Figurative Work - Autumn Self Portrait Watercolor, 12x12 inches, 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1582761819055-98TR3J2SZAMS5XF5ZY0R/Aki.JPG Portraits and Figurative Work - Selfie Watercolor, 12x12 inches, 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1551814086293-RF9BKBJJ6E5M6UE2T7DL/Aki+and+Henry.JPG Portraits and Figurative Work - Henry and Aki Watercolor, 12x12 inches, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1767709621697-XOPNH7MCD26XXJBQWYWP/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Ikigai Watercolor on cradled board, 18×24 inches, 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1752447549172-5YEQUSGDU20NFZ44ATRP/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Portrait of Liz II Watercolor on paper, 12×9 inches, 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1753790114345-X5LFHOYXM533I2IB30XL/image-asset.jpg Portraits and Figurative Work - A Portrait of Ryan Watercolor on cradled board, 24×36 inches, 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1735583058843-QQ47II5G8K6W5GWZXNFR/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Miho Watercolor on paper, 19×13 inches, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1728581016045-KXPPYDOUSL79W94V5FMG/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Parisian Chef Watercolor on cradled board, 24x18 inches, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1719542093295-F78H0UPL6FA5ARCIH9N7/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - The Violin Maker Watercolor on paper, 24x18 inches, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1708555831121-524MVQUE1FNK58P6SS6M/image-asset.jpg Portraits and Figurative Work - Dinner With Mom Watercolor on Aquabord cradled board, 24x36 inches, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1742502028990-XBK0IYFLD48VD4VV3DGC/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Illuminated Watercolor on paper, 16×12 inches, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1740073681679-TEGGVW5BDFGXTE6LVPBA/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Model with a Red Scarf Watercolor on paper, 16×12 inches, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1706845524034-K6E9HU9EC72C2S7QWD3U/image-asset.jpg Portraits and Figurative Work - The Shop Keeper Watercolor on Aquaboard cradled board, 36x24 inches, 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1676404484728-9GPFD2VKJGGRE4ZVQ79V/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Maia Watercolor, 18x14 inches, 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1673295729322-NDSZ50QSIGN76XHMMO1K/Gigi%2Band%2BBaba.jpg Portraits and Figurative Work - Gigi and Baba Watercolor, 11.5 x 21 inches, 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1649009367169-XYVY85SJUN40NQ7XYJKD/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Maki Watercolor, 12x9 inches, 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1652741356321-XI59P96I32P03KRRW21X/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Sylvan Dream Watercolor, 12x12 inches, 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1649009292895-LUW5COCIWIR207PKP8YV/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Tête-à-Tête Watercolor, 13x19 inches, 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1632853323064-WS7REXL38KS8FDL72JIU/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Matisse and Me Watercolor, 17x13 inches, 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1632853419478-WUAUMVMDMPJ4DSFTN02S/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Ryan Watercolor, 12x12 inches, 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1637965995078-4Z204MZYFIZYIV9ZAB40/IMG_4498.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Baba and Gigi Watercolor, 14x14 inches, 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1618258605544-KFE8HFGO8CIZGH60H379/image.jpg Portraits and Figurative Work - Linda Watercolor, 12x12 inches, 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1629132828804-IA5I1DJ3L2U9670VE6UR/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Winter Watercolor Watercolor, 18x13 inches, 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1631062609722-BGJOYVSTMB43FSND29ZI/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Aki and Henry Watercolor, 14x10 inches, 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1607910925893-XILXUVMI1GZT7Q6SZXLU/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Autumn Self Portrait Watercolor, 12x12 inches, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1608834186589-KSOY596JHEQ6C3Q50764/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Yoshio Watercolor, 12x12 inches, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1603934022768-ZU30V1RV2ZS0J213Y490/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Fumiko Watercolor, 12x12 inches, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1612495264662-N3Z5S6URV3HDZRFN9SG1/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Hana Watercolor, 20x16 inches, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1545080008291-QONTAYCSJI5YU8WMXTXL/IMG_1902.JPG Portraits and Figurative Work - Happiness Watercolor, 16x16 inches, 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1573765892520-25WA0XXGLEBTO7GRZBAR/Kano_Aki.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Sandrine Watercolor, 16x12 inches, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1578694812934-3MZKZS3OFH1K3KNTQF3H/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Betsy at the Salmagundi Club Watercolor, 12x12 inches, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1621874621779-VV56COJMI8ROWRUBKRQN/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Maki and Abner Watercolor, 12x17 inches, 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1553870352982-AWRY7ILSQ45KXGFB2HSM/Aki.JPG Portraits and Figurative Work - Self Portrait Watercolor, 12x12 inches, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1603933727710-WKQP4FQWC62QQ9LKYKLW/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Ayesha Watercolor, 10x8 inches, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1556418100285-E59DZNCSTYBTOWIR8762/Sarah+II.jpg Portraits and Figurative Work - Sarah II Watercolor, 9x12 inches, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1588612780124-NR48B2RGGA87FSKF0XSY/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Toby Watercolor, 12x9 inches, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1586283832094-7SEW0TKJOGCZ73L2M7UT/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Caroline Watercolor, 16x12 inches, 2020 Contact Aki to purchase https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1557943220799-LG1NSXSXM8SY8J5TETOV/Liz+Borkin.JPG Portraits and Figurative Work - Liz Watercolor, 9x12 inches, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1579200754529-8WE1E2QOV8X4A47AOGI7/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Portrait of Liz Watercolor, 15x11 inches, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1520733040554-2ID3UH4C56PNDQDWW9WZ/A+Beach+Day.jpg Portraits and Figurative Work - A Beach Day Watercolor, 10x14", 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1572450554618-28Q965WD11DHQVXOJT92/Leila+II.JPG Portraits and Figurative Work - Leila II Watercolor, 13.5x10 inches, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1559959700019-5HGG64SWRNWQ8V8K2R9S/Leila+2-1749x2420.jpg Portraits and Figurative Work - Leila Watercolor, 12x9 inches, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1548871636270-YZMH3NC71QEHJN5U7QGI/Aki+and+Henry.JPG Portraits and Figurative Work - Aki and Henry Watercolor, 12x12 inches, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1561569917765-LNS8OVLFLWS27JMM5RDC/Sandra.JPG Portraits and Figurative Work - Sandra Watercolor, 16x12”, 2019 Contact Aki to purchase https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1621874691968-0KQ9NDLNAY73XF8WIUF8/Aki_Kano_Grandpa+Denis+and+Henry_Watercolor_16x12_2021.jpg Portraits and Figurative Work - Grandpa Denis and Henry Watercolor, 16x12 inches, 2021 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/65c412ce1f1d927c98980310/60abd80cad88884e8e9539ec/1778292560179/ Portraits and Figurative Work https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/65c412ce1f1d927c98980310/63ebe569af85c53550a43d2c/1778292560175/ Portraits and Figurative Work https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/65c412ce1f1d927c98980310/63ebe63878fc88028293380a/1778292560189/ Portraits and Figurative Work https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/65c412ce1f1d927c98980310/67080d86585bcd37887c6474/1778292560186/ Portraits and Figurative Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1634150029609-5TB2XDYZL06B6QEMEZE9/Kano-Aki_Opening-Act.jpg Portraits and Figurative Work - Opening Act Watercolor, 10x7 inches, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1603934172299-L9XCQQJT79XYQQA23BJL/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Anticipation Watercolor, 18.5x12.5 inches, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1594075307048-3WYP4Q5JAW0G5IKU8B6J/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Face Study Watercolor, 16x12 inches, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1592157784752-W4OKV50HPIVZRR6HD4Z1/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Clarity Watercolor, 16x12 inches, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1588881658151-TTLHYDKMUUL1AAXLSD31/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - The Purple Earring Watercolor, 12x12 inches, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1570495618374-VASBCJS65EKNR664NPYX/Reflection%2C+by+Aki+Kano%2C+Watercolor+on+paper%2C+9x12%2C+2019%2C+%241100.jpg Portraits and Figurative Work - Reflection Watercolor, 9x12 inches, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1570495678746-UM2Y5TW77JHYB2YX8N7G/Aurora%2C+by+Aki+Kano%2C+Watercolor+on+paper%2C+15x11%2C+%241800.jpg Portraits and Figurative Work - Aurora Watercolor, 15x11 inches, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1569865066351-20SSUS0OK3T8LPGFTRR9/Adrian%2C+by+Aki+Kano%2C+Watercolor+on+paper%2C+16x12%2C+2019%2C+%241800.jpg Portraits and Figurative Work - Adrian Watercolor, 16x12 inches, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1550006695748-IEE8KH4NCFHFN5BGKCYX/IMG_3668.jpg Portraits and Figurative Work - Ingrid Watercolor, 17x13 inches, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1563371372008-8C62U12G4WNW378GM51Q/Luce.JPG Portraits and Figurative Work - Luce Watercolor, 18x13 inches, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1563745876758-6ZYSLBBIIHNDTZ5D8HDQ/IMG_4764.JPG Portraits and Figurative Work - Cherished Watercolor, 10x14 inches, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1540576812314-2X2GIZ0O6JAAU0IWBCAM/Zoe.JPG Portraits and Figurative Work - Zoe Watercolor, 12x9 inches, 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1549657369936-7I2HDD09VYDX95Q77IYJ/Models+Backstage+I+by+Aki+Kano.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Backstage I Watercolor, 12x16 inches, 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1564605509323-FOD8GYPDHQIJUMINACGJ/Fashionable%2BLegs%2Bby%2BAki%2BKano.jpg Portraits and Figurative Work - Fashionable Legs Watercolor, 14x20 inches, 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1538079396846-Y75E0ABJ2ZCZGL8HUAGL/Sarah.JPG Portraits and Figurative Work - Sarah Watercolor, 12x12 inches, 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1539280260249-GFI0DMY3BVUM8I1AF1OL/Grace+%282%29.JPG Portraits and Figurative Work - Grace Watercolor, 9x12 inches, 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1539280405492-KZP3V5OMHNCNS4DV56OX/Anna+2.JPG Portraits and Figurative Work - Anna Watercolor, 12x9 inches, 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1539280275060-2CL2KFEPZMYP6OU79JX1/Sophie.JPG Portraits and Figurative Work - Sophie Watercolor, 9x12 inches, 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1539279866419-NHS0OVV0MR9ND24IZSGP/Models+Backstage.JPG Portraits and Figurative Work - Backstage II Watercolor, 12x16 inches, 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1574034622035-RG3JLS6BECCSUG49H0E9/Henry+portrait.jpg Portraits and Figurative Work - Narragansett Summer Watercolor, 12x12 inches, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1576878541424-OSV5SA8XQ63L7KNW44QZ/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Oona Watercolor, 12x9 inches, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1520732911093-17JRSO6IRLZDLXULXKMZ/Princess+in+the+Park.jpg Portraits and Figurative Work - Princess in the Park Watercolor, 12x9 inches, 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1500682453019-E0JKNK6CFX46U2GTO0MP/girl+w+pink+dress.jpg Portraits and Figurative Work - Girl with Pink Dress Watercolor, 12x9 inches, 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1507600214210-EWF5YBOH7EY5JW83100S/4-Oliver.jpg Portraits and Figurative Work - Oliver Watercolor, 9x12", 2017 Contact Aki to purchase https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1507233749753-RHSJCXSRG6GDFC1NHN49/2-Scarlet.JPG Portraits and Figurative Work - Ella Watercolor, 12x9 inches, 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1477348375853-WJFBQZBKS8L64WN7QKHA/sisters.jpg Portraits and Figurative Work - Sisters Watercolor, 12x12 inches, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1457536641555-9ZWZ2ADIDNFMXX34OUH8/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Baby Henry II Watercolor, 10x8 inches, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1451140759543-UD8H3GJ3IZ26KBKIO57G/Nicolasgirl.JPG Portraits and Figurative Work - Girl in Red Shirt Watercolor, 10x8 inches, 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1451140821366-18QXZF986VSM84SMC3RA/Nicolasson.JPG Portraits and Figurative Work - Boy in Purple Shirt Watercolor, 10x8 inches, 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1451141475376-JOGS9SY4SZ6ZOCNWYG42/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Brothers Watercolor, 12x16 inches, 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1451144540255-AK9FNG12QK3P3O3SBE4U/Jonahfinal.JPG Portraits and Figurative Work - Jonah Watercolor, 14x10 inches, 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1729018614091-A9VMUH97V75N012FT0H2/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Baltimore Oriole Watercolor, 6×8, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1720809379092-1GFNWA5Y7ZMO9XX37K57/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Sweet Blue Jay II Watercolor on paper, 7x5 inches, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1720809505753-A4AO3GLWKYJ0W9TBSFME/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Mini Cardinalis Cardinalis Watercolor on paper, 5x7 inches, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1706198819443-PJO45IHP8VVBV76MQMOD/IMG_5168.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - White Throated Magpie Jay Watercolor, 13x10 inches, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1706198678652-GZT9S104GC6GH2LNDD5I/IMG_5183.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - White-Throated Sparrow Watercolor, 12x12 inches, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1672852917390-0T0FMJEQG1Y51RE39THP/image.jpg Portraits and Figurative Work - Dreaming of Birds Watercolor, 21x21 inches, 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1655585356174-XTHCZWG8GDWOU97RSHCD/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Prothonotary Warbler Watercolor, 12x12 inches, 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1632615475514-PXBOOUVIQ5SX6SMCSZT7/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Palm Warbler Watercolor, 6x6 inches, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1632615554145-QVKIA4XUOGKEYZH5PWJM/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Sweet Blue Jay Watercolor, 6x6 inches, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1590446371607-LBY4UHI765Q25ATCABEA/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Starling Watercolor, 9x12 inches, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1596660036384-WCW8IOUDXGXDPV8ZI0IA/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Chickadee Watercolor, 9x12 inches, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1589741978029-S4AFWWZ3XPZXWYL8Q49V/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Mourning Dove Watercolor, 9x12 inches, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1588613050630-SGRSRBM1GTISXZC56H94/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Rufous Tailed Hummingbird Watercolor, 9x11 inches, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1586822635767-8RMO1PZ72XY4W4XDELNG/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Eastern Bluebird Watercolor, 9x12 inches, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1586822284704-2GDQPC76DFW7QD55BWMJ/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Painted Bunting Watercolor, 9x12 inches, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1585581103598-K9OYRWU645KA28I3D38X/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Yellow Breasted Brush Finch Watercolor, 9x12 inches, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1583181879615-LZ4DH7LD72UDD7OCUR9K/Blue+Footed+Booby.JPG Portraits and Figurative Work - The Blue Footed Booby Watercolor, 12x9 inches, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/021cb4e5-b10e-48d9-81d2-31a83eba0334/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Moroccan Muse Watercolor on paper, 19×12 inches, 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1686343404927-R1PT4BGU8QEU3IF528IE/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Birdwatching Watercolor, 9x12 inches, 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1661711149099-RW47NPVYMXJQ8KYJ0L24/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - A Studio Visitor Watercolor, 12x16 inches, 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1646698697808-AFW20QO19CSDCH3JCX2A/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Guardian Angel Watercolor, 12x9 inches, 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1646698746710-FQLSRDNY06A023AJY7J8/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Nala Watercolor, 12x9 inches, 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1632615665896-XR3D7PYKQB7QCPSEPYRE/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Sweet Angel Watercolor, 6x6 inches, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1517528125588-N9F6K7U23JS77C9P7YPH/IMG_9300.JPG Portraits and Figurative Work - Nala and Angel Watercolor, 10x14 inches, 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1630529566704-AXV30R6HO8DI2IJKZBCH/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Portrait of Nala Watercolor, 12x9 inches, 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1480712741899-VSOQOQT9SA8NR7CN4PBP/cat-2.jpg Portraits and Figurative Work - Angel Cat Watercolor, 10x7 inches, 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1451146462115-MZLD6LFX8GGBQZ8W6VXX/loungingcat.JPG Portraits and Figurative Work - Lounging Cat Watercolor, 8.5 x 10 inches, 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1760927525183-TMKYTWAP89HG3X1N26RA/image-asset.jpeg Portraits and Figurative Work - Abner Watercolor on paper, 13×19 inches, 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1544556476232-5KW9703Q2L6T9NHCY7FB/two+dogs.jpg Portraits and Figurative Work - Millie and James Watercolor, 12x12 inches, 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1528928797853-GXSW6P4C6GXBUILWBSWW/Shih+Tzu+%281%29.jpg Portraits and Figurative Work - Shih Tzu Watercolor, 9x12 inches, 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1520733884939-AFVE7UYPQY58PFQPEPD5/An+Adorable+Terrier.jpg Portraits and Figurative Work - An Adorable Terrier Watercolor, 10x14 inches, 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1513456877359-SETAAN2FQI6KFX41I8Y7/Izzy.png Portraits and Figurative Work - Izzy Watercolor, 9x12 inches, 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1482550222812-75Z10QXJUSW3MB50DN33/dog-3.jpg Portraits and Figurative Work - Smiling Dog Watercolor, 9x12 inches, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1481902917723-MP0FW7DL037LZJ2PC4V5/dog-2.jpg Portraits and Figurative Work - Portrait of a Weimaraner Watercolor, 9x12", 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1481902951524-9T56XCZACZT0VRLCIT5I/dog-1.jpg Portraits and Figurative Work - A Sweet Dog Watercolor, 9x12 inches, 2016 https://www.akikano.com/flowers daily 0.75 2026-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1773442517297-BNGKJLJEE4XBCDAGS3EW/image-asset.jpeg Flowers - Baba's Flowers Watercolor on paper, 8×10 inches, 2026 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1773442517297-BNGKJLJEE4XBCDAGS3EW/image-asset.jpeg Flowers - Baba's Flowers Watercolor on paper, 8×10 inches, 2026 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1770330337836-KY7ND1XJZ2LNKY8HG1PN/image-asset.jpeg Flowers - Peach Ranunculuses Watercolor on paper, 12×9 inches, 2026 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1748044475271-D6DTNIXW60SU8ZIWQ6ZG/image-asset.jpeg Flowers - Dogwood Flowers (painted in my sketchbook) Watercolor on paper, 8.25×8.25 inches, 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1740333202410-6B1BYRU0BZ48Z99P47L8/image-asset.jpeg Flowers - Evening Glow Watercolor on paper, 13×10 inches, 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1740328084926-1CET2LQM892GLRW72L1L/Bearded+Iris.jpg Flowers - Bearded Iris Watercolor on paper, 13×10 inches, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1740328919184-LBIMHZJ0UDKXJ2JSZXJM/Hydrandeas+in+Sketchbook.jpg Flowers - Blue Hydrangeas (painted in my sketchbook) Watercolor on paper, 8.25×8.25 inches, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1740328173518-Z5XUV1WLYJO7GPSZJA7Z/Peonies+and+Bees+by+Aki+Kano.JPG Flowers - Peonies and Bees Watercolor on paper, 12×9 inches, 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1740327900878-13QHH3NYKXACTBBWJZ0J/image-asset.jpeg Flowers - Peony I Graphite with white colored pencil drawing on toned paper, 14×11 inches, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1740327985858-44Y3T6TJ1ID92D1E7IET/Peony+2.jpg Flowers - Peony II Graphite with white colored pencil drawing on toned paper, 14×11 inches, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1740332182748-W13TOXUTDZNO3HANVPYO/IMG_6901.JPG Flowers - Peony III Graphite and colored white pencil drawing on toned paper, 14×11 inches, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1740328309262-7ZYA3WRB8NEYD5G61J79/Sunflower+Study.JPG Flowers - Sunflowers Study Watercolor on paper, 6×4 inches, 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1740328286202-MCF0J9EOS0RQXY3NIXY5/sunflowers+1highres.jpg Flowers - 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Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1774143819113-LDPHZYYPUNA3DF0PS7I1/image-asset.jpg Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.akikano.com/custom-portraits daily 0.75 2020-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1580853603910-1CTIEHT5EE90QCUMBKH4/Happiness.JPG Portrait Commissions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/1580853537469-SAHPEYMUV63Y8GDZ1FOQ/two+dogs.jpg Portrait Commissions https://www.akikano.com/stay-in-touch daily 0.75 2022-03-22 https://www.akikano.com/pagecv daily 0.75 2026-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/551ae32ae4b04456a1a0a9b0/5925eab3-bd7b-4d64-9911-c704fa6a4499/af476601-72a0-409e-99ae-6bf782abb15f.jpg CV + Exhibitions - Make it stand out Aki with her self-portrait Tête-à-Tête at the Ruth Borchard Collection Self Portrait Prize Exhibition in the Russell Cotes Museum in Bournemouth, England