"Happiness," with its themes of love, peace, blue sky, hopes and dreams, is representative of Tom Akamine's fanciful illustrations. Fascinated by European life from childhood, Akamine recreates a room with white walls and a welcoming fireplace. It's Christmas Eve, and snow is falling. A red sock awaits gifts from Santa, and a white table is decorated with vivid red and orange flowers. In the shadow of the curtain, a small green piano awaits a nimble-fingered player.
"Happiness," with its themes of love, peace, blue sky, hopes and dreams, is representative of Tom Akamine's fanciful illustrations. Fascinated by European life from childhood, Akamine recreates a room with white walls and a welcoming fireplace. It's Christmas Eve, and snow is falling. A red sock awaits gifts from Santa, and a white table is decorated with vivid red and orange flowers. In the shadow of the curtain, a small green piano awaits a nimble-fingered player.