Sent this custom order to Cali a few weeks ago. A smaller version of my larger rainbows, loved how gooey it turned out. Thanks for choosing to work with me @thiserikalife and visiting my space when you were in town! 😘#ashleymaryart
For whatever reason my brain has a much easier time collaging first when planning a piece vs sketching my ideas. My hands need those scissors!Made this little collage for a big project coming this winter and I can't wait to show you the final result. Any painters out there have a specific method for planning out a piece (if u plan at all?) #ashleymaryart
Want to learn how to use a digital tablet to illustrate?! I love mine and it's how I create many of my illustrations these days. My class with @britandco launches in a WEEK on the 26th and I will teach you lotsa trix for how to create some illustrations digitally (using a tablet and digital pen) to use for your own social media. This class is for ALL stages and I share 3 very different ways to illustrate. I'll also be showing how to bring your hand-lettering into a digital space. Anyone who pre-registers (link in my bio) will get a 25% off promo code to use once the class launches. You'll get an email with the code once the class is ready. #bcclass #britstagram #ashleymaryillo
Got a few fun messages from friends this weekend spotting this beauty hanging at @joshuajhanson beautiful home as part of the MN Architecture tour! Made me miss it a little so I had to find this pic and stare at it. One of my favorite pieces made this summer! 😍#ashleymaryart #ashleymarystudio
With the release of the new #iPhone I have all my old phones on the brain. Love me a curly cord. True confession: I still have my "Clueless edition" phone with a button that says "As if!" And "whatever!". Anyone have old phones sitting around?! #ashleymaryillo #thewholekitandcaboodleam #phone
Scrolling through pics from the Saturday Marché de Saint Tropez I strolled through this summer and smiled at this moment when i managed to find the french pom poms! One of my fav mornings, a lifelong sucker for any flea market and this french one left me completely inspired by all the colors and texture (the florals, soaps, and spices stole my ❤️ ). Many artist toss their easels out on the shoreline too by the boats, was hard not to want to steal their brushes and play with a canvas myself. 😂#traveljournal #sttropez #frenchstyle
I shipped 10 new mixed-media collages to @goldenruleexcelsior this week! Each 6x8 with gold leaf detail . They'll be hanging pretty in some frames soon so head over there to see 👀Thanks to those of you who inquired about them from my videos! #ashleymaryart
🌸🌼I painted this pattern last spring with the intentions of making it into a little zipper purse. My product fairy godmother @brimhughes swooped in to help bring them to life, swipe to see the result. These cuties are now on my website and Etsy for sale (5x7). #etsyshop #ashleymaryart
Sometimes the pieces that start out easiest become my most challenging. But the most important step is to start. A rough beginning is better than not starting at all. This one took me weeks longer than I anticipated but it was better than a blank canvas. #ashleymaryart #ashleymarystudio
One of my newer paintings now for sale at @goldenagedesign through October. 30"X40" framed. ✔️it. #ashleymaryart #goldenagedesign
#throwback when the St.Tropez coastline inspired my mood, paint brush and patterns.〰 #ashleymaryart #sainttropez #frenchriviera #traveljournal
My girl @ekategoldenrule of @goldenruleexcelsior was featured in a recent article in @lonnymag about the Twin Cities creative scene and some of my goofy paintings made the front page (middle and right). As well as sweetie @missymonsonart middle/left side of the ole gallery wall in the shop. Loved this show from awhile back and loved seeing this write up on all the creative rustlings in my town. Super proud and inspired of the people who make up this space. 📷@bethcath
Tomorrow is First Thursday at @northrupkingbuilding and I'll be in my studio from 5-8/830, studio 211. I have lots of art picked up recently from other shows/shops including this 18"x18" framed and hanging around. Fingers cross it's my last first Thursday in my studio before I move down the hall with @minnyandpaul ! (My little corner is bursting with junk, can't wait to start fresh) #ashleymaryart
Got to steal a minute in my studio today after a week away. An easy place to miss. It may be a complete pig pen but it's the place I know where everything is and there's every thing left to make. 📸@weshopamano #ashleymarystudio
Aaaand just like that summer is over. RIP to all my fav treats, mostly every bar's summer cocktail menu. Until I kiss you next summer... #ashleymaryillo #ashleymaryart
@goldenagedesign is giving 20% off their entire shop this weekend! Stop in and while you're at it, maybe peek at my art that's been freshly hanging there! #ashleymaryart #goldenagedesign
Wrapped up the best shoot with @britandco yesterday in San Fran, teaching a class on digital illustration for social mediA. Pre-registration link in my profile. (25% off promo code comes your way). And now I'm @dianalikewoah bound to squeeze my bestie and berate her for leaving MPLS! #bcclass #ashleymaryart
I'm so excited to be heading to the @britandco gang in San Fran tomorrow! We will be filming a class I'll be teaching on digital illustration for social media. It's a perfect class for anyone who wants to dust off their tablets and learn a few ways to illustrate within Photoshop, no fine-art skills required whatsoever. Pre-register with link in my profile to get first notice when the class is officially launched late September. Peek at my stories the next few days to watch the doodle-party. #bcclasses #ashleymaryart #abmlifeissweet