About Ashley

Ashley is an illustrator and designer based in Brooklyn, NY and graduated from the New York City College of Technology in Communication Design.

She has worked as a freelance artist for six years, creating merchandise like art prints, stationary, and apparel that she sells at conventions and festivals like MoCCA and Flamecon.

Ashley has also worked on print, logo design, and book covers with clients such as The Center of LGBTQ Studies, 826 Valencia, and the Highlights Foundation.

Her illustration work is centered on fantasy and the empowerment of women of color while also inspired by the beauty and mystery of outer space. Ashley enjoys creating using watercolor and digital mediums like Procreate and Clip Studio Paint. She spends her downtime in watercolor classes, fiber arts like crochet and knitting, and playing Dungeons & Dragons.

Feel free to reach out to me with any questions at mail@ashleyvalera.com.