Ashley Marie - Artist

In Loving Memory of Dillan Thomas Sackett

11/12/1993-7/7/2017

Acrylic on 16x20 canvas

This is one of my favorite pictures ever taken of Dillan. It took me about 7 weeks to sketch and paint it, because every detail had to be PERFECT in his honor. I am so proud of how it turned out!! It will always be my favorite one! Photo credits to his sister, Katie Sackett

Mr. Banks' Sunset

Acrylic on 11x14 canvas

The inspiration to pick up my paint brush for the first time in 16 years... a breathtaking Iowa sunset. We were driving through the countryside when I made my friend stop the car and back up so I could take several pictures. We were headed to the wake of my friends' baby boy and I named this painting after him.

Celebrate Our Spirit: Independence

Acrylic on 4x4 canvas

This piece was created for a contest held by the Independence Library. The contest was based on the book Stars Over Clear Lake. The book was about a town that adopted a new slogan, and inspired the library to host a contest for all age groups. I didn't win, but I enjoyed participating.

Farm at Dusk

Acrylic on 11x14 panel canvas

I had no idea what this picture would be when I started with a sunset. I have thousands of pictures of Iowa scenery and many adventures to draw inspiration from.

Musician's Sunset

Acrylic on 8x10 panel canvas

I looked on pinterest for guitar pictures because I wanted to paint something for my boyfriend at the time. I found a nighttime shot of a skyline in the shape of a guitar similar to this, but I wanted to paint it colorful. I never tire of painting sunsets!

guitar shaped skyline night sky over water

Musician's Moon

Acrylic on 8x10 panel canvas

After I finished the Musician's Sunset, I liked it so much I painted this one to give him a set. I hope he loves them and has them hanging somewhere special.

Iowa Sunset

Acrylic on 8x10 panel canvas

Another beautiful sunset and random details added. Iowa is such a beautiful place to live!

Sailing at Sunset

Acrylic on 11x14 panel canvas

I asked my son what he wanted me to paint for him, and he picked out a picture of a sailboat! Someday we will have a boat of our own and we will spend every minute we can on the water!

Study of The Dream

Acrylic on 11x14 panel canvas

I found this picture online and loved it so much I painted it for myself. I finished this painting in one day! It reminds me anything is possible if you believe and work hard for it.*original author unknown

Twilight Row

Acrylic on 11x14 panel canvas

This is another one of my favorite paintings. I am so proud of how the sky and reflections with the clouds turned out and I think of someone very special to me every time I look at it.

Musician's sunset

2nd edition

Acrylic on 14x18 canvas

I loved the set I painted for my ex-boyfriend so much I painted another set for myself! I like it so much I might have to paint them again!

Musician's Moon

2nd edition

Acrylic on 14x18 canvas

I used glow in the dark paint over the moon, stars, and lights in the buildings. This set is another of my favorites!

mother and daughter sitting on dock looking at moon

Momma Daughter Time

Acrylic on 11x14 canvas

This painting is inspired by and created for my daughter. It is a real place that is very special to us! For several years, I lived in Guttenberg, Iowa and that is where her father is from. This spot is at the north marina looking out over the Mississippi River. I spent a great deal of my childhood in this river.

Reflections

Acrylic on 11x14 panel canvas

Another picture I found online that inspired me. I made little changes to make it my own and I love how it turned out! Original author and name unknown.

docked pontoon boat river houses camping

River Getaway

Acrylic on 11x14 panel canvas

Every chance I got this last summer, I ran away to my friend's camper to get away from the world and relax. I started sketching the view from their dock while my friend was fishing. It took me several weeks to finish it, but I kept coming back to it and adding a little at a time. Such a peaceful memory that I am forever grateful for.

Divine Inspiration

Acrylic on 11x14 panel canvas

After extensive study of the Chakras, I felt guided through a painstaking process that involved many redesigns until I felt satisfied with this final product. My view of the Goddess as she balances her own Chakra energy centers and meditates in hopes of receiving divine inspiration.

New Chapter

Acrylic on 8x10 panel canvas

This quote and image were sent to me during a very difficult time in my life, and helped me to pushed forward on my journey. When I finished, I donated it to the Waterloo Women's Center for Change, in hopes of inspiring other women to continue on the path to overcome their past!