Ashley was born in Half Moon Bay, CA and went to Half Moon Bay High. After graduation she went to San Mateo College, focusing on dance classes, with her favorite being modern dance. Ashley has been practicing art since the 6th grade, and in high school fell in love with the medium of acrylic painting. Ashley is a trained artist who has taken many art classes in middle school and high school before coming to ArtReach. She enjoys working on portraits from Daniel Craig to Lady Gaga.