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10 King's Bench Walk Brand Refresh

28/4/2021

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10 King's Bench Walk touched base with me regarding a brand refresh. A well-known law firm in London, some nod to tradition must be kept however the client wanted a more modern approach to the type as well as showing an integration of their core areas. I wanted the logo to convey an easy-to-approach, professional team that can easily adapt to any media placed. The palette was created to give a sub-brand to each core area.
10KBW Logo colors and gradients
Logo Colors and Gradients
Website Adaptation of New Logo
Website Adaptation of New Logo
Sketches
Sketches
Extended color palette
Extended Color Palette
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Art in the Home

22/4/2021

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Pictures from Collectors are an absolute delight. Each piece is thoughtfully placed where it can be enjoyed throughout the day. The Norwegian cottage now lives in a lovely home in Austin, TX. 

​If you have any pictures you'd like to send, please email hello@ashley-stuart.com. Ensure there are no personal items in the photos as these may be shared on my social media and website. Thank you!
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Color Theory in the Painting Process

7/4/2021

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My style of painting in 2020 evolved from using pre-mixed palette to using a more printer-like effect of layering primary colors (red, yellow, blue hues). I start with a blue for the shades and shape definition, adding then the lightest highlights with a yellow hue, and then finish with the mid-tone of (most-likely a watery) red.

I'm often torn at the beginning of each color application as I am drawn to monochrome paintings and the levels of tones and shades that can be achieved. I find monochrome calming and thoughtful.

​But then taking the same painting and adding a red and yellow hue overtop, look at the depth and excitement that happen! This has more energy and thought rapidity.

Do you have a preference?
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Blue monochrome painting of an English landscape.
First step in color application.
Original watercolor painting of an English landscape by Ashley Stuart
Finished painting with the red and yellow hues overlaid on the English landscape.
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ErkWork Logo and Color Palette

6/4/2021

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erkwork Concept 1
Concept 1
erkwork Concept 2
Concept 2
erkwork Concept 3
Concept 3
A start-up in Chicago wrote me regarding a new logo, typography, and color palette for their consultancy business. Working with a strong type for the mark was key, especially with the simplicity of sans serif and slab serif lines. The three logos above were the initial concepts; the chosen concept is below.
erkwork logo
erkwork logo
Color palette guide
Color palette guide
erkwork instagram profile image
Insta profile image
Website guide
Website guide on how to integrate parts of the brand
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Thank You Note

5/4/2021

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Red-roofed Norwegian cottage sitting on a backdrop of turquoise water and mountains, with a field of hay in the front.
"Norwegian Cottage" original watercolor by Ashley Stuart
Coming up on a year of running my online art shop and I'm still in awe when someone buys my work. The surprise and excitement hits me like a ton of bricks every single time. Every piece has a story behind it, so when someone else appreciates the piece as well, oh gosh, it makes my day.

The piece pictured is the latest to sell. It was made before the sun rose. Hot coffee in front of me, tempting my paint brush to rinse itself as usual. I have an affinity for cottages and love the Scandinavian color palette (bright and muted in just the right places). Birdsong was playing from my iTunes and only two small lamps lit. Inspired by some photos as we traveled Norway in... well, it seems like another lifetime now. During the creation, my block-out ripped the paper. Although gutted, I tried fixing the piece with a 3-dimensional effect making the cottage removable. The result is wonderful. More to come!

This piece will continue its story in a new space and my heart is full.
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