Ashley is a Minnesota native, who splits her time between Minneapolis and Des Moines, IA. Ashley is a multi-disciplinary artist, muralist, and designer whose work is defined by a signature, highly recognizable shape language. Whether she is composing an intimate collage or a large-scale environmental mural, her work maintains a consistent visual through-line that celebrates color, organic form, and the "beautiful accident."

This distinct aesthetic has allowed Ashley to move fluidly between her studio and the commercial world. Her distinct visual language has translated into self-branded collections for major national retailers, as well as collaborative projects across brands nationwide. By translating tactile studio "scraps" into sophisticated brand stories, Ashley transforms public and private spaces into immersive, joyful experiences.

Her studio in Minneapolis is at the Northrup King Building and in Des Moines, you can find her at Mainframe Studios. Sign up for her newsletter to get more updates on her studio and commercial work happenings.

My studio is my playground—a place where colors and shapes are my favorite tools, and the only precious thing is the time spent enjoying them. I prioritize imperfections, looking for ways to interact with my materials that invite the unexpected. I believe in curiosity; I believe in the experiment.

My practice is where I "unstuck" myself from my own head to engage with instinct. It allows me to work from intuition, unloading what is in my heart to make room for mystery. I am deeply inspired by the sentimentalism of memories and the spontaneous, textured expression of childhood. For me, the best parts of a painting are the unplanned surprises—the moments that only happen when I hold loosely and control less.

In this way, my art becomes a visual mantra for the kind of life I hope to practice. It is a privilege to tend to my spirit through this work, and it’s my sincere hope that these colors and forms offer a space for others to lead with their own feelings, curiosity, and play.

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Come in, the door is open, and we are already dancing.