Ashley's journey is a compelling exploration across mediums, rooted in a foundational passion for painting and drawing that earned her a BA in Studio Art from UC Santa Barbara (2012) and multiple early awards. This period was followed by two years of international artistic immersion, encompassing the organization of group exhibitions across Asia and intensive plein air painting in Europe, which ultimately fueled her independent artistic vision. Her trajectory shifted when she became deeply committed to ceramics, earning an AA from Ventura College (2016) alongside multiple awards from the Ojai Studio Artists and Ventura Potters Guild for her exceptional clay work. Developing a signature style that incorporated oceanic themes with undulating waves and glazes that mimic the deep Pacific waters—inspired by her passion for surfing—Ashley ran a successful international pottery business before focusing on her role as a Faculty Art Instructor at Oxnard High School (2021-2025). After building an international following for her pottery, Ashley shifted her focus from vessel-making to a broader, more conceptual practice, which she expanded upon by pursuing an MFA in Sculpture at the Academy of Art University (expected 2025), integrating her love for material exploration and the sea into new sculptural forms.

Photo c. 2016