ASHLEY "PICASSA" BROWN

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Ashley Brown is a native of Memphis, TN whose roots stretch from New York to Louisiana. Ashley began drawing around the age of 5 and won her first art competition at the age of 7.  Initially, her parents, had no idea that she was artistically inclined.  What began as friendly competition between a kindergarten classmate ignited her artistic capabilities.  Since then, her bodies of work, talents, and style have evolved.

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         While competing in the NAACP ACT-SO Competition, Ashley was introduced to her future mentor-to-be, the renowned artist, Phillip Dotson who would later introduce Ashley to the great LeMoyne-Owen College. During Ashley's tenure as an art major, she dedicated her services tirelessly to LeMoyne-Owen College, numerous charities and nonprofit organizations, and to arts education. Currently, Ashley resides in Washington, D.C. and works with the youth as an art teacher.

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“Painting is my key to a secret garden, my looking glass, and light at the end of any dark tunnel. A kindergarten journal sparked my interest for art, a loving high school art teacher prepped my gift, my college mentor would push me to the point of no return, and because of this, I found my creative niche. My artwork surpasses racial barriers so that all may enjoy an aesthetic experience running over with color and imagination”, Ashley Brown.