This project began during a period when I was socially withdrawn due to illness.
It was a very quiet time in my life — a "gray" time.
I wanted to paint my life with color when it felt too gray, and to add a little joy, if possible.
That simple wish became the starting point of this project.

It began with painting on paper, then evolved into a process of “washing,”
drawing over the painted textures, and finally blending them with digital animation.

(Short animated versions are available on my Instagram @_akanetti)