There are many things that keep me focused
when I enter the realm of a new project.
Walking in nature, especially among
deciduous trees or near a river, is the best
creative therapy for me.
To be able to create a cinematic-like
experience from a simple sound, object,
color, emotion or scenery takes patience and
confidence. Awareness and resourcefulness
over time flows naturally from conscientious
effort, humbleness, sensitivity and
gratefulness for all living beings.
I discover every technique by observing
humans, live animals and natural tones of
landscapes. I then duplicate them over and
over again until they match what I want to
represent, sometimes taking months to see the
result.
Real experiences, visions, and dreams are
my starting point, but it’s my duty to interpret
those ideas, mold them and then detail them.
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MJ: Where do you think this sense of “duty” comes from?
Akiane: I’m not certain but I’ve felt, since the age of six and a half, a need to
interpret the world around me and inspire others.