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Ryan Ashley

Ryan Ashley is known for her intricate ornamental jewelry body art but before she was an Ink Master and legend in the tattoo world she studied fashion at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City. She then worked in the fashion industry where she designed beadwork, lace details, embroidery, and appliqués for garments. 

Ryan has also created many paintings throughout her career including a collab with Dave Koenig. Her paintings often focus on surreal subjects with spiritual inspiration incorporated into her signature highly rendered metallic jewelry.

Live Art for Charity

Illustration by Ryan Ashley of a woman with glowing red eyes and red hands, holding a golden key and wearing golden jewelry.
Illustration by Ryan Ashley of a woman with glowing red eyes and red hands, holding a golden key and wearing golden jewelry.
Illustration by Ryan Ashley depicting a red-eyed female figure with glowing blue and red figures, with jeweled framing, and glowing light.
Illustration by Ryan Ashley depicting a red-eyed female figure with glowing blue and red figures, with jeweled framing, and glowing light.
Collab with Ryan Ashley and Dave Koenig, of a woman's side profile with grey hair, glowing jewelry, and small dripping gold cherubs.
Collab with Ryan Ashley and Dave Koenig, of a woman's side profile with grey hair, glowing jewelry, and small dripping gold cherubs.
Illustration by Ryan Ashley depicting a red-eyed female figure with glowing blue and red figures, with jeweled framing, and glowing light.
Illustration by Ryan Ashley depicting a red-eyed female figure with glowing blue and red figures, with jeweled framing, and glowing light.
Collab with Ryan Ashley and Dave Koenig, of a woman's side profile with grey hair, glowing jewelry, and small dripping gold cherubs.
Collab with Ryan Ashley and Dave Koenig, of a woman's side profile with grey hair, glowing jewelry, and small dripping gold cherubs.

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