Artist Bio

Ashley Marie Richiez is a self-taught artist originally from New England, who grew up surrounded by the breathtaking landscapes of New England. Since 2016 however, she has called Austin, Texas, her home for both her life and creative work.

Ashley's artistic journey began at a young age, but it was the pandemic of 2020 that prompted her to take a significant leap in her artistic career. During this period of reflection, she came to realize that creating art was where her true passion and joy lay. Since then, Ashley has had the opportunity to showcase her work in various group exhibitions, both locally in Austin and in several online galleries. 

Artist Statement

As a self-taught artist with an unwavering passion for the great outdoors, I find nature to be so fiercely beautiful. So much so, that it is a constant source of inspiration for my artwork. With the use of acrylic, pastels, pigment, and charcoal on canvas, I aim to capture the profound emotions evoked by nature's embrace.

The outdoors and my explorations of new places serve as powerful catalysts, enabling me to create fresh narratives with my paint, bringing forth something beautiful and organic that hadn’t existed before. I aspire to translate the very essence of my surroundings onto canvas, capturing their rhythm, movement, and core in an abstract and expressive form.

In doing so, my paintings become visual expressions of those fleeting moments in time, offering a unique and interpretive perspective on each encounter with nature. With every stroke, I aim to transcend the constraints of time and unveil a new moment—a fresh story in an ever-evolving narrative.