Origin Story: Chiaki Akada
May 27, 2026
Scratching beyond the surface, Akada uses a self-made technique to create truly unique images.
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A few years ago, I discovered that I loved drawing with ink. And that I loved drawing hair flowing. With this drawing, I just went free and drew as many strands of hair as I could. She remained black and white for years.
Now, when I decided to show it to you all this year, I decided to give her color. It’s like my mentality during this year is finding its way to my art. Me from 2018 wanted to add color, but didn’t feel confident. This time, 8 years later, I grabbed that baton and went for it!
“Love Yourself” is a piece that celebrates things that make me happy. Drawing hair, peonies and metallic accents. It’s a little nod to the moments we choose ourselves and what makes us happy.
(Even if those decisions come years later!)
Important: Colors might show differently in your screen. I do my best to get it look close to what I see, but it might look a bit different in your devices.
Paper size: 8.5in x 11in approx.
Matted to 11in x 14in. (Window is 8in x 10in).
Materials: Pens, graphite, watercolors and artisanal metallic watercolors on mixed media paper.
You can see small glimpses of adding the shiny paint on my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DbRnqDWu8Kr/
Not framed.
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| Paper Size | 8.5in x 11in |
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| Mat size | 11in x 14in |
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Scratching beyond the surface, Akada uses a self-made technique to create truly unique images.
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