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I'm a watercolor and mixed media painter focusing on landscapes, architecture and gardens from around the world.

​My work aims to be an avenue for nostalgia and encourage wanderlust. Each piece is a connection to the smell of the water, the sound of busy markets, the taste of tea, the vastness of land, or a gentle breeze.

Watercolors and graphite are my primary media. I use layers of visceral brushstrokes or washes to create a fluid base, then layer additional washes overtop creating depth, definition, and texture. This meditative application of one overtop another is where new colors emerge and lines inform the landscape. A portion of my work is detailed and figurative, while the other portion uses lucid palettes and is on the brink of ethereal.

​My work can be found in private collections in the USA, UK, and Europe. I completed my undergraduate work at Ohio University, Athens, OH USA where I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and reveled in nearly every studio art and art history class offered. I am an award-winning graphic designer with a 13-year career and use this experience throughout my career as an artist.

The fun facts

Hiking in Kazbegi, Georgia

Sydney Opera House, New South Wales

• Nickname: Stu/Stuie
• Favorite ice cream flavor: Ben & Jerry's Cookies on Cookie Dough vegan ice cream
• I love to travel:
  - First childhood trip abroad: Caribbean islands and Mexico
  - First adult trip abroad: Australian east coast with a three-day sail through Whitsunday Islands.
  - First solo trip abroad: Italy, Switzerland, and France, with an impromptu trip to the Republic of Georgia to meet up with my boyfriend (now husband) where I proposed at a French café in the shadow of an ancient Georgian fortress.
  - First trip with children: Prague, Czech Republic where my four-month old cried for the duration of the flight due to a broken AC unit with everyone on the plane trying to fan her while I stripped her down to her nappy
• I wish the Goodreads social icon appeared more social media options.​
• Additional loves: Coffee; trail running; yoga; reading; birdsong, forest walking; sudoku; gardening; the sound and smell of water; and passing time with my people, preferably outdoors and with good food.

Ashley is the best! I’m so happy I ordered prints from her. She was super responsive, and worked with me to deliver exactly what I was looking for. I can’t wait to display more of Ashley’s pieces in my home.

– Brian Moenter, Collector

I would recommend Ashley's work in a heartbeat: her level of professionalism as an artist is unfounded, and she thinks of every single detail in every aspect of the process to ensure you receive a high-quality product to enjoy for years to come. She's also just a wonderful human and fun to work with.

– Eric Rosecrants, Commission Client

I love the artwork I purchased by Ashley. We receive so many compliments when I show it off. Quality is top-notch and working with Ashley was a breeze. The order came quickly and was nicely packed to minimize damage from flying all the way from across the big pond.

– Sara Badr, Collector

now booking commissions for 2021

I currently have 0/5 commissions remaining for 2020.

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