Astrid Akkerman
Astrid Akkerman was born in the Netherlands in 1956, became Canadian citizen in 1963, lived mostly in the Niagara area. Mostly self taught. Graduated Niagara College in 1996(Creative and Visual Arts Program), took numerous desktop publishing courses.
Bronze Award Winner in 1996 from 3-Dimensional Designers arts competition in New York, N.Y. U.S.A. with worldwide student and professional entries, runner up in Q107 Toronto radio station’s album cover design contest, best picture in show of Niagara Regional Exhibition, exhibited in galleries in Canada, including ‘Passion for Life’ exhibition in Toronto, Canada and ‘Water for life’ exhibition Cancun, Mexico, 200 + portraits in Niagara and worldwide, murals and artworks for local businesses.
Prefer working in watercolour, but also work in acrylic, oil, pencil. Realism in landscapes and portraits, focusing on the beauty and vibrancy of life.