My art is a vibrant tapestry of acrylic and mixed media techniques, weaving a visual narrative inspired by the profound beauty of our oceans, the delicate balance of nature, the urgency of humanitarian issues, and the imperative of climate preservation.

I strive to capture the fluidity and energy of the ocean's waves, mirroring the ever-changing tides of our world, while my work echoes the sea's colors, textures, and rhythms, celebrating its magnificence and reminding us of our shared duty to protect it.

Within the undulating forms and swirling hues, I infuse the essence of humanitarian issues that weigh heavily on my heart. Through my art, I aim to ignite awareness, empathy, and action, illuminating the challenges faced by vulnerable communities and the interconnectedness of our global family.

Each canvas represents a chapter in my own evolution, contributing to the dialogue on climate preservation and urging all of us to become stewards of our environment. My work softly echoes the need to safeguard our planet's precious ecosystems for future generations.

I invite you to embark on this artistic journey with me, where the abstract becomes a language of connection, reflection, and transformation. Together, through art, we can inspire positive change and preserve the singular beauty of our world. Thank you for joining me on this transformative path.

~ With Gratitude, Ashley

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

  • Oct 2024 Pink at Gallery Citrine, Wilmington, NC

  • Sep-Dec 2024 Free Art Wilmington Exhibit at Rockefeller Capital Management, Wilmington, NC

  • Sep-Nov 2024 Art League of Leland presents Judy Lewis & Ashley Simon at Brunswick Beer & Cider, Leland, NC

  • Aug-Oct 2024 Wilmington Art Association presents Abstract at Soda Pop Gallery, Wilmington, NC

  • Jul-Aug 2024 Landfall Foundation Art Show & Sale, Country Club of Landfall, Wilmington, NC

  • Jun 2024 - Sep 2024 Sweet Nectar’s Florist & Gallery, Leland, NC

  • Jun 2024 - Sep 2024 Wilmington Art Association Summer Exhibit at Gallery Citrine, Wilmington, NC

  • May 2024 - Jun 2024 It’s ALL Art Juried Show & Sale, Leland Cultural Arts Center, Leland, NC

  • Mar 2024 - Apr 2024 Azalea Festival / Wilmington Art Association Spring Art Show & Sale, Hannah Block USO Community Center, Wilmington NC

  • Jan 2024 - Mar 2024 Wilmington Art Association Winter Exhibit at Gallery Citrine, Wilmington, NC

  • Dec 2023 – Jan 2024 Ultramarine, Leland Cultural Arts Center, Leland, NC

  • Nov 2023 Fizzy Jane’s Art Walk, Southport, NC

  • Sep 2023 Brunswick Arts Council Fall Exhibition & Sale, Free Spirit Conservancy, Sunset Beach, NC

  • Sep 2023 ARTfall, Hannah Block USO Community Center, Wilmington, NC

  • Jun 2023 – Jul 2023 When is it Cool to Be Square?, ACES Gallery, Wilmington, NC

  • Jun 2023 It’s ALL Art Juried Show & Sale, Leland Cultural Arts Center, Leland, NC

  • Apr 2023 Wilmington Art Association Spring Art Show & Sale, Hannah Block USO Community Center, Wilmington NC

  • Nov 2022 – Dec 2022 Small Works Show, Gallery Citrine, Wilmington NC

  • Nov 2022 – Dec 2022 Gutterbliss, Gallery Verrazzano at The ArtWorks, Wilmington NC

  • Nov 2022 Art in the Arboretum, NC Arboretum Extension, Wilmington NC

  • Sep 2022 ARTfall, Hannah Block USO Community Center, Wilmington, NC

  • Aug 2022 Landfall Foundation Art Show & Sale, Country Club of Landfall, Wilmington, NC

  • May 2022 It’s ALL Art Juried Show & Sale, Brunswick Forest Fitness & Wellness Center, Leland, NC

    - Honorable Mention for Bird of Paradise

ART FESTIVALS

  • Oct 2024 Art in the Garden, Wilmington, NC

  • May 2024 Orange Street ArtsFest, Wilmington, NC

  • Feb 2024 Brooklyn Arts Center Made in NC Festival, Wilmington, NC

  • Dec 2023 Groove Market at Bowstring, Wilmington, NC

  • Nov 2023 Holiday Cheer at The ArtWorks, Wilmington, NC

  • Nov 2023 Holiday Market at Waterline Brewing, Wilmington, NC

  • Oct 2023 Belville Fall Festival, Belville, NC

  • Oct 2023 Art in the Arboretum, Wilmington, NC

  • Jul 2023 Brooklyn Arts Center Summertime Market, Wilmington, NC

  • Jun 2023 Groove Market at Riverlights, Wilmington, NC

  • May 2023 Orange Street Artsfest, Wilmington, NC

  • Feb 2023 Brooklyn Arts Center Made in NC Festival, Wilmington, NC

  • May 2022 Orange Street Artsfest, Wilmington, NC

  • Mar 2022 Brooklyn Arts Center Made in NC Festival, Wilmington, NC

EDUCATION

University of North Carolina at Asheville, Asheville, NC

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with minor in Sociology, Dec 2002

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

  • Donations of original art to support:

    • Wilmington Fur Ball 2023

    • Techniques in Motion Dance Academy 2023

    • Masquerade for Midwives 2023

    • Art League of Leland Annual Fundraiser (2022, 2023)

  • Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences

    • Guest speaker to grades 4-8: art as a career and abstract painting techniques, May2023