About

Akidere Co. is an indie art studio based in O.C. California founded by me, Autumn Dertadian, a self-taught digital artist. Inspired by the art of anime and cozy games, I embrace the beauty of simplicity, creativity, and comfort. I believe that life is a work of art, and that every moment is an opportunity to create something beautiful.

Akidere (あきデレ) is a name that combines the Japanese words Aki "autumn" (あき) and Dere, which comes from the term "Deredere" meaning "lovestruck" (デレデレ). In anime "Dere" is a Japanese suffix often combined with other words to describe a character's personality type. I created Akidere to describe a cozy and loving personality, a lover of the simple things in life.

My mission as an artist is to inspire you to embrace your own creativity, find joy in the everyday, and cultivate a sense of warmth and comfort in all that you do.