Ashley Marie Richiez is a self-taught artist originally from New England, who now embraces Austin, Texas, as her home for both her life and creative work. Her artistic journey began early on, but it was the pandemic of 2020 that prompted her to take a significant leap in her artistic career. Amidst the reflection and introspection brought on by the pandemic, Ashley unearthed her true passion for art, recognizing it as her ultimate source of joy and fulfillment. Deeply rooted in her love for the great outdoors, Ashley finds inspiration in nature's fierce beauty. Her work, characterized by the use of acrylic on canvas, seeks to capture the profound emotions evoked by nature's embrace and echo the reverence she holds for the natural world.