Discover the Art of Ashley VanSickle
Sawyer (2022)
Inkjet Print of 16×20” Acrylic Painting (print) |
Pet portrait commissioned by a client in memory of a beloved companion, a tom named Sawyer. Original remains in the client’s possession.
Abi (2021)
Inkjet Print of 16×20” Acrylic Painting (print) |
Memorial portrait, a gift to the Johnson family to remember their furry Matriarch. Original remains in the family’s possession.
Maxi (2016)
Charcoal on Linocut Prints |
Memorial portrait of the artist’s beloved cat Maxi, fat and happy before she passed at the age of 9.
Maiden (2016)
Copic inks and watercolor |
A study of Japanese woodblock prints(ukiyo-e), using on-hand materials, such as watercolor and ink. An experimental piece that blends traditional woodblock-print palettes, with ink painting techniques (suibokuga).
A/C (2016)
Acrylic |
Using mundane objects, such as an Air Conditioner unit, the artist looked for beauty in unlikely scenery. Both a study in form, as well as concept.
More than Black & White (2016)
Scratchboard |
Multiple points of view depicting a still life, segmented together. Experimentation with perspective and medium creates stark contrast in a monochromatic palette.
Bushkill Falls (2017)
Ballpoint Pen |
The essence of a hike through Bushkill Falls, Pennsylvania. An experiment with value and linework using mundane tools like a ballpoint pen–capturing the details of rushing water and rustling leaves.
2002 (2017)
Graphite & Colored Pencil |
Cont.
Featuring the artist and her family on a trip to Disney World.
2001 (2017)
Graphite & Colored Pencil |
Cont.
Featuring the artist’s family, and her first introduction to horses–a future artistic focus.
1999 (2017)
Ballpoint Pen and Watercolor |
A series of chronological drawings, observing the relationship between the artist’s life and technology, from birth up to adulthood. The artist focused heavily on light sources throughout the series.
Featuring the artist’s parents, and her earliest introduction to technology.
Commission the Artist
Interested in a custom pet portrait like this one?
Reach out to the artist with what pet(s) you’d like to have painted, a timeframe, the desired size of the painting, and she can give a quote.
Ex. a 16×20″ of one pet cat with the timeframe of 2 months is a minimum of $3,000 USD excluding shipping