Meet Akaimi Davis | Art Therapy Practitioner & Fine Artist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Akaimi Davis and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Akaimi, what habits do you feel play an important role in your life?
Consistency. Having a routine that keeps me focused and on track is tantamount to my success. I have chemo brain and a rather high degree of ADHD. Without a consistent schedule, my life becomes too chaotic to manage.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I’m a formally trained Graphic Designer and Art Director, with a background in Cosmetology.

I was diagnosed in 2013 with a rare form of leukemia. During the years I was undergoing chemotherapy, I turned to my hobby of drawing and painting as a form of meditation and art therapy.

I attribute the success of my journey to my own fortitude and relentlessness. I simply refuse to give up and succumb to circumstance. I soon discovered that painting helped take my mind off the sickness and pain; I used it as a tool for my own healing- both mentally and physically.

I’ve learned quite a bit through this journey, about the connection between creativity and restoring the mind and body. This experience led me to become a Certified Art Therapy Practitioner.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I’m still learning Houston. There seems to be something to do at every corner.

My favorite thing to do so far is:

Visiting the Museum District. I love grabbing brunch at Cafe Leonelli before taking in current exhibitions at the Houston Museum of Fine Art. There’s so much to see, it’s an all-day experience.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My artist community! Without my community of supporters, both near and far, I wouldn’t be anywhere near the Artist, and human being, that I am today.

Website: https://www.Akaimi.art

Instagram: https://instagram.com/akaimi.the.artist

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akaimi?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

Other: https://linktr.ee/akaimi

Image Credits
Jasmyne Williams