ABOUT THE WORK
I strive to bring the best of the classical masters, by capturing the powerful technique known as the “light effect” in my drawings and paintings.
MEET THE ARTIST
Ashlyn Marina Monroe (b. 2000) is a Latin American female artist from Bradenton, Florida.
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In 2023, Ashlyn graduated from the prestigious Miano Academy of Fine Art, in Bradenton, Florida, where she studied under ARC living master, Charles Miano.
Her works have been featured in top fine art galleries, such as "Palm Avenue Fine Art Gallery" in Sarasota, recognized in publications, like the October 2023 issue of "Fine Art Connoisseur" magazine, and international awards, such as 3rd place in the world-wide 2022 prestigious ARC Art Competition.
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Today, Ashlyn owns "Studio 2301", located in Sarasota, FL. Her primary focus is capturing nature's essence in classical portraiture, for which she creates dozens of pieces for either public display or commission.
INSPIRATION
BEHIND THE ARTWORK
Having a passion for creating art from such a young age, Ashlyn Monroe quickly fell in love with the old masters and classical art styles. In her youth, she focused on making master copies and sought to take art seriously as a full time career. While in school, she specifically studied these master’s use of light, and it was there that she fell in love with the works of Rembrant, Dou, Bouguereau, and so many more. As Ashlyn explains, “This art was lost to the modern world. So, it is my sincere desire to reproduce work representative of the style of these masters, as it is the highest quality art that one can possess.”
MAGAZINES
FINE ART CONNOISSEUR
SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2023
GALLERIES
Palm Avenue Fine Art Gallery
In this 2023 photo, Ashlyn can be seen doing a live demonstration in the window of the “Palm Avenue Fine Art Gallery” located in downtown Sarasota, FL.
The event was called: "In Search of Light"
The painting is titled: "Love Lost In Communication"
