My name is Hailey Akkerman (she/her), a graphic designer, illustrator, and self-proclaimed coffee addict. While completing most of my education in Idaho, I spent a semester abroad at Dongseo University in Busan, South Korea. Afterwards, finishing with my BA in Graphic Design from Northwest Nazarene University in 2020. I have been working at Scentsy as a graphic designer since 2020.
When I'm not working you can find me illustrating fanart, trying out a new restaurant (my favorite food is Korean or Mexican), or playing a Pokemon game. (I'm currently playing through Pokemon Scarlet!)
I currently reside in Boise, Idaho with my partner.
What is your favorite color?:
Pantone 2728 C!
Pantone 2728 C!
What do you sing at Karaoke night?:
I am a karaoke fan through-and-through, my two go-to songs are "TikTok" by Ke$ha and "Holding Out for a Hero" (The Shrek 2 version, that is) (And yes, that is the only correct answer!)
I am a karaoke fan through-and-through, my two go-to songs are "TikTok" by Ke$ha and "Holding Out for a Hero" (The Shrek 2 version, that is) (And yes, that is the only correct answer!)
What motivates you to work hard?:
I simply love creating! I always want to work hard to create spectacular artwork that inspires others just as much as it inspires me! I love getting knee-deep into creative projects and getting to create something new and fun! :-)
I simply love creating! I always want to work hard to create spectacular artwork that inspires others just as much as it inspires me! I love getting knee-deep into creative projects and getting to create something new and fun! :-)
What tradition did your family have when you were growing up?
Me and my twin sister were born in Kentucky and, despite only being 1 when we lived there, my parents make us watch the Kentucky Derby every year and sing "My Old Kentucky Home". I still haven't memorized all the words!
Me and my twin sister were born in Kentucky and, despite only being 1 when we lived there, my parents make us watch the Kentucky Derby every year and sing "My Old Kentucky Home". I still haven't memorized all the words!
Which artists inspire you and your work?:
I am inspired by artists such as Arina Tanemura, Mia Ikumi (I even got a tattoo from one of her mangas!) as well as Rinko Ueda with her manga "Tail of the Moon". I admire artists who put lots of expression in their characters and details in their projects.
I am inspired by artists such as Arina Tanemura, Mia Ikumi (I even got a tattoo from one of her mangas!) as well as Rinko Ueda with her manga "Tail of the Moon". I admire artists who put lots of expression in their characters and details in their projects.
What GIF best describes you as a person?
