Kirsten Ashley

  • DFAD 2019: Library of Stories

    During the month of February I participated in Delaware Fun-a-Day 2019, a local draw-a-day challenge. This year, my theme was Library of Stories. Each piece was inspired by a book that I have a personal connection with. I used text from the books in each piece. It was part of the group show in early

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  • Moons and Junes and Ferris Wheels…

    The dizzy dancing way you feel.  I’ve always been a little obsessed with moon faces. Perhaps its the dreamy vintage illustrations I have always adored. Perhaps its the art from The Smashing Pumpkins Melon Collie and the Infinite Sadness from my early teen years. Well, I got a new watercolor pan set over the holidays,

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  • Wynken, Blynken, and Nod

    This winter there was a new addition to the family in the form of a brand new nephew. I wanted to gift something he could enjoy through the years, so I painted this for his nursery. It’s based off the children’s poem Wynken, Blynken, and Nod.  And Nod. Wynken, Blynken, and Nod one night Sailed off

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  • Secret Santa Portrait Reveal

    Finally! Today is the day! I can post this lovely portrait I did for the Sktchy app’s Secret Santa art exchange. I sent the piece off 2 weeks ago, but couldn’t post it until today to keep the surprise. We were provided a small piece of cardstock for the project.  I treated the cardstock they

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  • Secret Santa Art Exchange!

    As I’m sure I’ve mentioned in recent posts, I joined the SKTCHY app, and I’m digging it. It’s a great way to connect with other visual artists. I joined their Secret Santa art exchange this year. I just finished my piece, and I’m dropping it in the mail today. I really like how it turned

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  • Quick Live Drawing Session

    It’s getting to be snuggle in your pj’s under a mound of blankets weather here on the east coast. I bundled up in a ridiculous Hello Kitty onesie tonight and drew a quick rendition of myself as Death the Endless. More drawing videos are on my Twitch channel- TWITCH.TV/UGLYSTEPSISTER

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  • New Live Sketching on Twitch + New Painting

    I have another live video creating a portrait sketch from the Sktchy app on my Twitch channel. Go to TWITCH.TV/UGLYSTEPSISTER to view it. Please watch and follow me there! My streaming art channel is just a fledgling now, but I have big plans in store! And here is an alcohol ink painting I started to

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  • Thursday Night Portrait Session

    Who worked an 11 hour shift at work, came home and did a live drawing session? THIS LADY. I’ve been getting a lot of inspiration from a new drawing app. Tonight I drew something based on an “inspiration” photo. Below is the finished product, along with a short  in process video. The full streaming video

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  • Live Drawing on Twitch!

    As I briefly mentioned in the last post, I started a Twitch channel. I added my first live drawing on Twitch. Below is the finished piece, “Flower Boy.” CLICK HERE to visit my Twitch channel.   I plan to develop my channel to include painting tutorials, giveaways, and live auctions. If you have a Twitch

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  • Boo Who?

    The countdown to my favorite holiday is T minus 5 days: HALLOWEEN. I’ve been having a witchy period. That’s why this week’s Illustration Friday theme was perfect for me. CLICK HERE to see my submission and give it a Facebook “like.” And a few updates. First of all, I have a new domain name for this

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