My name is Jessica Ashley and I was born in Reno Nevada and grew up in Sin City Las Vegas, Tahoe, Carson City and, needless to say, my native location has been an inspiration. I am 33 years old and have painted since I was a freshman in high school. I always just thought of my painting as a hobby until one day, amongst coersion from friends and some family, decided to display and sell my works. I really never thought of my painting as marketable. It was my "at home escape." My life has been wrought with heartache, [
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My name is Jessica Ashley and I was born in Reno Nevada and grew up in Sin City Las Vegas, Tahoe, Carson City and, needless to say, my native location has been an inspiration. I am 33 years old and have painted since I was a freshman in high school. I always just thought of my painting as a hobby until one day, amongst coersion from friends and some family, decided to display and sell my works. I really never thought of my painting as marketable. It was my "at home escape." My life has been wrought with heartache, many mistakes, hard learned lessons and emotionally life altering events. As is everyone's. Along the travel of the roads I've taken, I have found positives and beauty in the lessons of life that have finally been actualized as necessary for the balance of the universe. Or more so, in my opinion, the balance of myself.
My works are representative of my life, the people in it, my feelings, and my spirit. While not all of them "make sense" to the eye, they may resonate with a feeling that makes sense to the heart. Or, they may not make sense at all!! That's the best part! ha. Painting and art in general are expressions. I would like to say to all of my fellow artists who have gone out on a limb to display their gifts, thank you. It's not easy to be out here alone......:)
I believe talents are given to each of us, and not meant to be hidden. I don't aim to be a millionaire displaying my works, I only aim to share a little bit of me by what I put on a canvass. A little piece of me that finds it's way to someone it appeals to. I think that's the best part and a most fascinating thing. I am also available for custom projects. Those are my favorites. Please see the information on this site as to how to contact me regarding custom works.
Thank you all
Love and Light
Jessica Ashley [
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