AKAi's Art Studio began as a very small online shop offering hand-made items and has quickly grown since it was established in 2017. It started off with simple but cute designs and motifs inspired by gaming and anime culture, focusing primarily on iconic characters, and has greatly evolved in style along with the artist that runs it. The shop is now host to the soft, sparkly and aesthetic-inspired creations by AKAi.
It is run out of Naperville, IL and is also supported by friends and family members. All proceeds go directly to supporting the artist and funding new products, projects and other endeavors. You can follow the artist's accounts for new art and product updates: Twitter - Instagram - Ko-fi
Hello, hello! I'm Krystal, also known as AKAi. I began drawing as soon as I was old enough to pick up a pencil and I haven't stopped since! In recent years I have found a passion for all things cute and aesthetically pleasing from illustrations to logos with lots of charm. My dream is to incorporate these warm, sparkly feelings of nostalgia into my art in a way that everyone can enjoy.
I'm a freelance artist, so I work from home and rely solely on my art to earn a living. When I started my career, I began attending Artist Alleys at local conventions in hopes of gaining traction. From there, I discovered a passion for design and product creation, so I then decided I wanted to make my own unique line of merchandise.
I started out as a small print and sticker shop, having my designs manufactured from different companies. I ran it for a couple years until I had earned enough money to invest in buying my own equipment to produce my own merchandise. I then learned the basics to running my own business, including product research and design, branding, customer service, and so on. Difficult but very rewarding!
For almost 10 years, my art showcases my love for all things bright and colorful. I want people of all ages to feel happy when they see my work and what's better when you can hang it, stick it, or wear it! I hope to continue making artwork that spreads joy & happiness. Please wait and see what I have in store ~
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