Ashley Cassaday
“Video games and cartoons were a large staple in my life growing up,” says freelance artist and art teacher Ashley. “I love mixing different concepts together to make something unique.”
1 Court of Bl ood
“Originally, this character was based on a dragon theme, but with elements like the wings on her chest armour and the colour palette, she reads more like a vampire now.”
2 Winter’s Light
“This started as a value study. It was winter, so this theme seemed fitting. I wanted to push myself with light sources, and also create something sweet and slightly ethereal.”
3 Forest Guardian
“I wanted to try my hand at some creature work. The monster had to be intimidating, yet approachable once you understood it.”
4 Clockwork Fairy
“While painting this I was listening to a song that incorporated a lot of clockwork sound effects. The idea of a fairy that lives inside a clock tower became the narrative.”