About
Engineer to Animator to Oil Painter
About me
I have been drawing and painting since I was 3 and have never stopped. I went to school for undergrad Engineering in India and moved to Canada in 2017 to study 2D Animation and worked as an Animator for kids shows but It did not satisfy my need for creating with my hands. With more and more animation tools added to wring out the creativity out of me, I decided to pursue my long term goal of being a painter.
I live on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, with my husband, our wild Toddler, goofy dog, and rescue cat. It’s a busy, chaotic, happy home. My love for animals, nature, vintage and painting is what has now become “Oils by Akshaya”. I’d be thrilled to capture the spirit of your beloved pet in a regal style they deserve!
If you'd like to learn more about me, I ramble on a weekly basis about my life and art journey on Instagram @oils_akshaya. Thanks for reading!
A custom portrait is a one of a kind artwork made just for you! Each piece is hand-painted with care to capture their unique personality and charm.
Portraits typically take 3 weeks to complete, depending on current order volume. If you need it by a specific date, feel free to reach out – I’ll do my best to accommodate!
Just clear images of your pet — ideally in good lighting and showing their face and expression well. The more detail, the better the final result! You can send me multiple images by email.
Once I receive your photo and details, I’ll reach out to you by email. I’ll keep you updated as I paint, and once it’s finished, I’ll send a preview before shipping or delivering.