Sketch of Christ #3 Pin Silk-screened by hand in Sky

Silk-screened by hand in Sky Blue ink onto a Cobalt Blue

The goal in allowing this space for interpretation is to promote the use of and patience for one’s personal sense of wonder in a world where information is immediately accessible - unlike the artist's childhood where people were often left to imagine the possibilities of their curiosities long before their questions might be answered

to create a body of work that is both nostalgic and contemporary

showing with a selection of 30 artists from around the world

My first painting attempts were mostly scenic views of sunsets

Sketch of Christ #3 Pin Silk-screened by hand in SkyDetails About Oil on canvas 16 x 20 in. 2018 Akira Beard is an artist living and working in Northern CA. Like the art itself, his professional practice stems from his ideas, beliefs and values. Akira's paintings are like tomes for the great spiritual teachers of the past, and also cleverly link contemporary culture with beautiful skills in portraiture. His work is relevant, moving, and powerful truly spiritual, not upholding any outrageous or inhuman