Akamai is owned and operated by Johanna Wiseman and Shirley
Spencer.
Shirley and Johanna owned art supply stores in Hawaii before moving to
Port Townsend and bring their extensive art supply knowledge,
as well as the Aloha spirit to the Pacific Northwest. They
are both Certified Art Materials Professionals. This
certification is
granted by the International Art Materials Trade Association and
requires passing a comprehensive exam covering the use of art materials
and product knowledge.
Sara
is studying for her business degree as well as her Art Materials
Certification Exam. She works in watercolor and oils.
paints
in oil, encaustic,
and pastel. She has managed art
supply stores in Colorado as well as
owning her own business. Dawn is a Certified art Materials
Professional. She shows her works in the