Karin Ashley Fine Art
Happiness by Chance
Karin's version of horse hair raku combines the traditional Navajo technique with heavy Japanese influence and elements of nature. Each piece is thrown by hand. There is not slip casting or mass production, which ensures that each piece is unique, not just in finish, but also in body style.
Equine Inspired
Works done in charcoal, oil and watercolor
Inspiration Around Us
Works done in charcoal, oil, watercolor and pyrography.
the artist
Media
porcelain
oil
charcoal
watercolor
ink
pyrography
tattoo
entomology
About the artist
As an artist, Karin Ashley is inspired by the natural world and the life within it. Karin studied ceramic arts under the supervision of Richard White at Saddleback College before transferring to the Laguna College of Art + Design. In 2014, Karin graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Fine Arts. Karin’s work is predominately equestrian based and being that she is a horse owner and dressage rider, she brings a unique understanding to the subject. Currently, Karin’s work is collected across the nation with works also being held in Japan, Canada, Thailand, England, and Australia.
Fine Art Prints
Some images can be purchased as fine art prints. They are of extremely high quality and are available in various sizes.
Commissions
Karin is highly skilled in multiple media, including but not limited to: oil, charcoal, watercolor, low & high fire ceramics, and various other traditional media. Karin prides herself on being not only a fine artist, but a "maker of things" and is always open for the challenge of a unique project. Email Karin to make your ideas a reality!
Personalized & Memorial Pottery
If you would like to have your favorite equine immortalized in a beautiful piece of art, or have a special tribute piece created in their memory, Karin would be honored to help! The horse hair raku she creates can easily be customized with your horse's hair and the process uses a relatively small amount of hair. Customized works are in the form of a vase, urn or pendant.