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Gratitude for PRIMED: a Painterly Exhibition at Red Door No. 5 Gallery
PRIMED: an art exhibition that explores the endless possibilities of paint featuring three Florida Artists

Ashley Cassens
Nov 14, 20172 min read


Why I let strangers into my bedroom (and I'm doing it again).
Does it bother me to present my private exchanges in a public space? No. Was I hesitant? Sure.

Ashley Cassens
Oct 31, 20172 min read


Show: PRIMED at Red Door No. 5 Gallery in Tampa, FL
Red Door No. 5 presents PRIMED Featuring work by Caitlin Albritton, Ashley Cassens, and Michele Francoeur OPENING RECEPTION Friday, Nov 3...

Ashley Cassens
Oct 23, 20171 min read


How to: Painting What You See (Not what you know)
Hi friends! I'm back with a crash course video on how to paint what you SEE and not what you KNOW. Is an apple really red? Is the sky...

Ashley Cassens
Oct 10, 20171 min read


October already?!
I know it seems absurd to mention the C-word (Christmas) and consequently the H-word (Holidays) but I'm going in! Start thinking about...

Ashley Cassens
Oct 3, 20172 min read


Hello, September!
STORM UPDATE: While September has thus far been a roller coaster, thanks to Hurricane Ir... you know. I'm not even go to finish that...

Ashley Cassens
Sep 13, 20173 min read


What absence taught me about paint.
"What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail?" In 2014 I quit my comfy corporate job and moved 250 miles away from my fiance to...

Ashley Cassens
Aug 29, 20171 min read


August in the Studio
Welcome to my studio! A lot has changed since May! I am quasi-moved into my new home studio space. It's a loft space which provides...

Ashley Cassens
Aug 14, 20172 min read


5 Things I learned from Steven Assael's Workshop
In the spring I had the pleasure of meeting and learning from esteemed artist, Steven Assael, at the Armory Art Center. Coming into the...

Ashley Cassens
Jul 24, 20175 min read


SHOW: Projections @ The Bunker
tre amici at The Bunker presents the highly chromatic oil paintings of visual artist Ashley Cassens from Sun. August 13th 4pm through Sun...

Ashley Cassens
Jul 19, 20171 min read


How To: How to Make Your Own Viewfinder
Drawing and painting can be rough. Simplifying your composition is the first step in making a great drawing and painting. In this...

Ashley Cassens
Jun 9, 20171 min read


Farewell, May
Byeeeeee As school's are closing, bbq's are firing and summer vacations are launching, I wanted to send a quick thank you for so many new...

Ashley Cassens
May 29, 20171 min read


How to: Gold Leaf
Happy Friday, y'all! Gather around the proverbial fire as I drop a little art hack for the weekend. I'm using gold leaf imitation (not...

Ashley Cassens
May 26, 20171 min read


How To: Create a Value Scale
Happy Friday! Today's art hack debunks creating value scales on your palette. Check out how to quickly make one of your own, using oil or...

Ashley Cassens
May 26, 20171 min read


DIY: Drawing Tutorial Art Hack
DIY Drawing Tutorial

Ashley Cassens
May 13, 20171 min read


New Painting: Wrap
Wrap oil on canvas 12" x 16" 2017 detail of Wrap, 2017 This is part of a series that will be shown on April 13th, 2017 at the Schmidt...

Ashley Cassens
Mar 2, 20171 min read


Show: BLOOM
BLOOM Opening Friday, March 3rd 5-8pm Carrollwood Cultural Center (Main Theatre) 4537 Lowell Rd Tampa, FL 33618 Come see Rhinoplasty in...

Ashley Cassens
Feb 27, 20171 min read


Art Show: TEN
Come see me at the opening of TEN! opening: February 14th 5:30-8:00pm <3 exhibition: Feb.14-March 17, 2017 The Art Gallery at Eissey...

Ashley Cassens
Feb 6, 20171 min read


New painting: Arm Crook
Arm Crook 54 1/2" x 34" oil on canvas detail of Arm Crook 54 1/2" x 34" oil on canvas #art #painting #oilpainting #figurative...

Ashley Cassens
Feb 2, 20171 min read


New Painting: Us
Hey friends, (Mostly) finished with this painting! It continues an exploration of of intimacy, touch and connection with my husband...

Ashley Cassens
Jan 26, 20171 min read
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