The Educator: As an educator my goal is to ignite my students interest in art by combining their current passions, whatever they may be, with the university standards for building an artists foundation. I find this allows my students to progress in a much more natural and in a far less stressful manner. I believe a student that has a more personally meaningful and positive experience while learning will bloom much faster and expand much farther in their learning. My style of teaching is purposely flexible as to fit the uniqueness of each of my students learning styles.
Great artists are made when the practice or learning of art is paired with an environment to develop ones own passion for art.
Educating Experience: I’ve taught fine art on a profession level since 2008. I’ve worked independently, as a leading instructor, and as the director for multiple local art academies, and schools. I have develop and approved numerous art programs and created structured, rotating, curriculum for notable art academies. Within the LWDS i’ve created many after school programs and yearlong intra-curricular art programs with a vast range of art practices, many that are in still in use today. I’ve hired and trained over a dozen fellow art instructors. Over the years I’ve hosted many art events such as birthday parties, adult painting parties, intern activities, team building events and more. What I love most is helping a client who comes to me with a creative dream, and then I get to use my art powers to create something special and/or a unique learning experience.
About
The Artist: I studied at Western Washington University in both the Fine Arts and Design Departments. I obtained my BFA in Fine art with a focus in mixed media and a concentration in Printmaking. I am classically trained in drawing, painting (oil, watercolor, acrylic), printmaking (lithography, relief, intaglio, mono print), fiber arts, book binding, design, ceramics, sculpture, mixed media, color theory, art history and installation. My art can be mixed media in nature, pairing together nature, texture, and strong line work, but I also enjoy focusing on one media at a time, pushing my work and skills further with each new creation. I (currently) tend to work in oil paint, relief print, watercolor, and/or ink, but who knows where I’ll be in a year or so. I always try to leave room to explore unusual supplies and experimental approaches when creating. I LOVE building extra large art pieces but also enjoy the intricate detail involved with smaller prints and illustrations. Visit (and follow;) my personal Instagram @ashleyhaleart to see my work, the work of my students and get a glimpse into my life, I have a very cute dog, and husband ;).
Notable art experiences/ resume:
Permanently displayed 4’x8’ acrylic painting at Western Washington University in the Outdoor Center, “River Rafting” . 2008
Visiting artist with The Makers and Creatives group in Cheyenne, WY. Participated in 36”x36” steam roller street printmaking event. 2021
Practicing artist at Inscape arts center 2022-present
Practicing artist at Pratt Fine arts 2022- present
Artist at Summerly Market in Boise ID. 2022, 2023
Artist at Snoqualmie Days 2022, 2023
Artist at North Bend Farmers Market 2022, 2023
Artist at Mt Si festival 2022, 2023
Artist at Snoqualmie Ridge Block Party 2022
Gallery showing at The Black Dog September 2022
Artist at the Fremont Sunday Market 2022-present
Artist at Alki Makers Market 2022
Artist at Si View Holiday Bazaar 2022
Artist at Fremont Bridge Winter Market season 2022
Artist at Kirklands Frostival winter market 2022
Artist at Bellevues New Years Eve night market 2022
Participating Artist with Seattle Print Arts 2023 Formal Print Exchange.
Participating Artist with Print Austin 2023 Formal Print Exchange.
Artist at Seattle’s Lunar New Year Night Market 2023
Artist at Tacoma Night Market 2023
Artist at Bellingham Makers Market 2023
Artist at The Best of the North West Spring 2023
Member and artist at The Art Gallery of Sno Valley 4/2023 to present
Participating artist in Pratt Fine Arts Center’s Silent Art Auction 2023
Artist at the San de Juan de Fuca Festival 2023
Artist at the South lake Union Market 2023
Artist at the Alki Art Fest 2023
Artist at the Anacortes Arts Festival 2023
Artist at the South lake Union Night Market 2023
Artist at Boise Art in the Park 2023
Artist at Salmon Days 2023
Featured Artist at The Art Gallery of Sno Valley 7/15-8/15/2023
Exhibiting Artist in The Society of American Graphic Artists (SAGA) Mini Gems show. New York, NY 2023
Member of the Mt Si Artist Guild, April 2023 to present.