Hi! I'm Ashley
I'm a Studio Artist with a passion for realism. It is my desire to create elegant works of art that provide joy and meaning to the viewer, all while capturing their specific vision.
Growing up as a native Texan, I lived in the Dallas/Fort Worth area all my life, until recently getting married and moving to Oklahoma City. From a young age, I could be found creating various works of art with whatever art supplies I could get my hands on. As a child, I was very shy. It took many years for me to come out of my shell completely and grow into the person I am today. But in the process, I learned I could express myself through art—as it was a way to communicate without using words. I am experienced in any medium in the visual arts, whether it be pencil, charcoal, pastels, oil, acrylic, watercolor, and more.
I was homeschooled from the first grade all the way through high school. Throughout my life, I took many art classes, but did not discover my love for realism until I took a portrait drawing class at the age of 13. In 2024, I recently graduated with a BA in Studio Art and minor in Entrepreneurship at Dallas Baptist University (DBU). During my time there, I grew immensely in my God-given talents in the visual arts, as I refine them daily in the studio.
Since 2020, I have been doing freelance commission work for various clients. As stated above, my desire is that my art would provide meaning to my clients. I specialize in a classical style of art that is both realistic and elegant. It is my hope that this brings a little bit of the Lord’s light back into the world and benefits society one person at a time.
Over the past years, I have received many recognitions through DBU's Art & Design Honors Competition. Some of which include:
Fruit of the Gods: Charcoal, Honorable Mention, (Drawing 2021)
Home Away from Home: Charcoal, 2nd Place, (Drawing 2022).
Reflections of Childhood: Oil, 2nd Place, (Painting 2023).
Excelsior!: Graphite, 1st Place, (Illustration 2023).
Sugar: Oil, Honorable Mention, (Painting, 2024).
1958 Corvette: Acrylic, 3rd Place, (Illustration, 2024).
Victory Emmanuel II Monument in Rome, Italy: Watercolor, Best in Show, (2024)
Additionally, I belong to Kappa Pi, an International Art Honors Society that recognizes artists of all different styles from all over the world.
Want to hire me in bringing your unique vision to life? Let's create!