“LQAF awarded me with a scholarship in 2015 which helped me pay the tuition for my freshman year at California State University Long Beach. It also provided a new confidence within me, and sparked motivation for further growth.”–Kaho Akiya
LQAF Scholar Kaho Akiya (2015-2016) is currently an Illustration Major and Psychology Minor at California State University Long Beach. She excelled as a student at Palm Desert High School, earning multiple awards in her studies, and taking up leadership roles as Art Guild President and Varsity Color Guard Captain.
Kaho Akiya
“Success, to me, as an illustrator would be able to produce works that evoke an emotional response from the audience, both negative and positive.” Kaho shares. In addition to developing her skills in art, she’s very interested in teaching the younger generation in the creative field.
Art by Kaho Akiya
