A t a very young age, Ashley knew that she loved being creative. One of the most beautiful parts of her artistic journey was the early support from her mother. “She fostered my love for art and did everything she could to keep my joy of creating going.” Deciding to study art in college was a difficult choice for her. She was torn between her intense curiosity about biology and her deep-rooted passion for art. Ultimately, she followed her heart and chose a path she knew she would never regret. “With my Bachelor’s in Fine Art studies and Master’s degree, I’ve been able to hone in on my art style and grow my artist’s voice.”
“Art is life and life is Art. So I can’t say one person or a specific thing has inspired me. Life itself is my biggest inspiration. I draw from painful moments, joyful memories, awe-striking experiences, and raw emotions.” Ashley feels that the best thing about being creative is that anything and everything can be a source for an idea. “I don’t like limiting myself because that stifles my concepts and the execution of my work.” Her favorite color is lilac purple. “It’s such a serene hue to look at and be surrounded by. It pairs well with bright colors like coral or yellow.” The colors in her work are informed by her skin tone. She developed her signature “Hues of Me” color palette in 2017 for her master’s thesis. It
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