Meet Abby Akins | Freelance Litigation Paralegal and Artist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Abby Akins and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Abby, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
I’ve always known from a young age I wanted to be an artist. In fact, I went to art school at Georgia Southern University (GATA). After going through breast cancer from 2021-2022 and now a recovering addict, I knew time was of the essence so I launched my art business finally after 14 years,

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.

After beating breast cancer in 2022 and now a recovering addict, I knew time was of the essence so I finally took my Art History degree I earned in 2009 and put it into motion. I create art, specifically pottery, in a refreshing, simple and modern light. Each piece is carefully hand-crafted with love in its own space in time and no piece is identical.

Minimal/abstract pottery – they are delicate and simple pieces that speak volumes in a room. Less is more.

As I continue to grow and expand on my craft, I hope you will follow along 

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
East Atlanta, Grant Park, Reynoldstown, West Midtown, Edgewood, Little 5 Points, Inman Park, Midtown, Cabbagetown, Glenwood Park

First of all – I FUCKING LOVE OUR CITY, FILA. I am so proud of it. Born and raised from Norcross, GA, Atlanta is my forever city/home.

EAV
Our old stomping grounds
Midway
Graveyard (if it were still around)
The Earl for great music
Flat Iron
The Eastern

Grant Park
A walk around the park – I used to live in Boho (Boulevard Heights) in a decrepit triplex by myself and cat after I graduated college
Dakota Blue
Grant Central Pizza
Grocery on Home for music

Edgewood/Auburn Ave
Sister Louisa’s Church
Noni’s
Our old corner apartment in Auburn Glenn
Soundtable – if it were still around
God is Dope Store
Sweet Auburn BBQ

Reynoldstown
ParkGrounds
Homegrown

Glenwood Park
Vickery’s
Drip

Cabbagetown
Carroll Street Cafe
Agave

Inman Park
Fritti
Beetlecat
Cacao – if it were still there
Sotto Sotto
Fox Brother’s BBQ

Little 5 Points
The Porter
Variety Playhouse
Junkman’s Daughter
Corner Tavern
The Vortex
Starbar
Arden’s Gardens

Midtown/West Midtown
Park Tavern – I bartended and waited tables there and met my husband there back in April 2011 – now married with one daughter
Smith’s Old Bar
Piedmont Park
The Nook
Blake’s
Willys Cheesesteak
Northside Tavern – the best blues and where my husband and I had our first date

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My art teachers/professors from both high school and college and of course my family. They are my biggest champions.

Website: https://www.abbysartllc.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbysartga/?hl=en

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abby-akins-40336b49/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090673819741

Image Credits
Bretagne Isler with Tags Photography