ARTIST FEATURE: ASHLEY BOILEAU

Ashley Boileau is a San Francisco based artist who explores color and form through painting, drawing, and mixed media. I love how she stitches directly into the canvas!

Ashley says, “I started painting during the first lockdown as a way of finding calm when everything turned upside down. My style has evolved, but I’ve consistently been drawn to the soak-staining technique of painting on the floor with diluted paint. I’m fascinated by the forms watery paint makes when poured. After they dry its like I’m discovering my own paintings for the first time. I grew up in a family of sewers, but it never seemed to interest me. I think that influenced is popping up now as I incorporate embroidery in my paintings. Its a way to add interest and texture that feels natural to me.” Check out more of her work at @ashley_boileau ​​​​​​​​

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