This is my comic book character, Akemi. I never finished the comic, I drew 2 issues, but only published one. Someday, I plan to rework the story and paint a graphic novel. You can see the comic book influence in my work and the forced perspective and lack of atmosphere in the backround. I'm also trying to get away from this airbrushy look. I like this piece, but my husband pointed out that the heroine isn't in control of the situation and appears to be more of a victim. I'm an advocate of females in a dominant and heroic position, (hence my study of the martial arts).