Artwork by Ashley Dietrich.

Ashley Dietrich

Ashley enjoys painting but hopes to return to drawing soon.

Her paint of choice is acrylic because she says it allows her to incorporate "watercolor and oil techniques by experimenting with various acrylic mediums." Also, the dry time gives her an advantage when working in layers.

As for her influences, Ashley, says her earliest interest came from the ancient world, largely the Egyptians. She also says:

"Also, I have always particularly enjoyed the delicate details of Mucha, the moodiness of Modigliani, as well as Lichtenstein's clean lines and bold colors."

When looking at her art it's easy to find those small details that follow her influences, a bold line there and a delicate curl.

I think I'll call her sassy momma! No... how about sassy Ashley. No... well you all are no fun at all.

Although, Ashley, has received 2 BFAs (which shows, because unlike myself she has a grasp of the art world, history and jargon) she still holds to the title of "self-taught". For her those that are "born with it", display something extra to their work. As for herself she has been painting since the age of 15 and engaged in something art oriented sense the beginning of her memories. She originally went to college to study genetics/pre-med, she ended up using her scholarship for art. Lately, she's become "enamored" with the textures of abstract but can't let go of her figurative work and always has, at least, one in the works. She has this to say about her figurative works:

"My figurative style has always been naturally linear, and was labeled "illustrative" in school - but has evolved away from that largely due to the influence of my abstract work. My depictions of women are typically pensive and withdrawn, but often bold ( this admittedly mirrors my own personality). They represent strength and fragility, coexisting within the same person, and my figures ( particularly the nudes) are often represented as archetypal images rather than individuals."

Ashley happily shared the news that hubby and her bought their first home, enabling her to her own studio work space. She has turned her passion into her career and hopefully a very successful one. She does offer commission work, you can get more information on that and her other work here.