Born in Netherlands in 1956, became Canadian citizen in 1963, lived mostly in Niagara area. I am self taught, and modelled my art after my father’s, Anton Akkerman. Graduated Niagara College in 1996(Creative and Visual Arts Program), took numerous desktop publishing courses.
Bronze Award Winner in 1996 from 3D arts competition from world wide student and professional entries, runner up in Q107 radio station’s album cover design contest, best picture in show of Niagara Regional Exhibition, 200+ portraits in Niagara and Canada,
Prefer working in watercolour, but also work in acrylic, oil, pencil. Murals and artworks for local businesses