Ashley R. Smith is an Indianapolis-based painter, illustrator, and designer. Focusing on portraiture and botanical works, Ashley brings a refined mastery to acrylic and digital illustration. As a lifelong creative, Ashley's art is a captivating display of the human experience, with each piece telling a unique and compelling story.
A few of my portrait paintings and digital illustrations exploring identity, emotion, and color theory.
My practice exists at the intersection of fine art, digital design, and community building. Each discipline informs and enriches the others, creating a holistic approach to creativity.
Creating portraiture paintings and digital illustrations that explore themes of identity, culture, and human connection.
Crafting intuitive digital experiences by day, bringing design thinking and user-centered principles to every project.
Founder of Young Black Artists, a platform dedicated to showcasing and uplifting Black creative talent worldwide.
Proud to have created commissioned work for these industry leaders in the art world.
A digital platform and community dedicated to discovering, celebrating, and amplifying the voices of Black artists around the world.
Young Black Artists serves as a digital gallery, resource hub, and networking space where emerging and established artists can share their work and support each other's growth.
I am always looking for new opportunities to share and showcase my artwork, so feel free to reach out about working together and/or just chatting about creativity. Thanks! 😊 -Ashley
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