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"I am the quintessential professional artiste'. I live "outside the box." I paint things, draw things, sketch things, cast things, sculpt things, mold things, build things, create things, and imagine things. I take pictures of things, and even write things too. And yes, I make a good living doing these things. People actually buy my stuff! In fact, I have clients all over the world who pay top dollar for my stuff! i love creating things and stuff! It provides me the money to buy my son more things and take him to do more stuff!"
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... Jen Ashton is a world renown artist and true renaissance woman. As a painter, sculptor, writer and model, she has worked with the likes of famed faces and bodies spanning the globe. After a decade-long stint as a professional painter on the gallery circuit, Ashton went private. Now coined as the “Artist to the Poker Stars” she earns her living painting portraits for the most well known international players in the industry, as well as many other popular celebrities and fine art collectors. Ashton is solely a commissioned-based painter at this stage in her career, creating artistry from abstract paintings to realistic portraiture for her clients and popular designers. As a sculptor, Ashton casts, paints, and bronzes the physiques of both men and women. It’s never a dull day at the studio when you see beautiful models, famed athletes, and adult stars lining up to be immortalized. Through the awesome art of life sculpting, she is also able to work with women to help build confidence and renew their body image. After working closely with women in the studio and in the modeling industry, Jen was inspired to create a literary empire based on personal empowerment. Recently landing a publishing deal for her ten books with writing partner Renee Ricci, Ms. Ashton is a natural born leader for women worldwide…and she does it all by utilizing her creative talents to lend her gift to the world.
In spring 2008, Ashton took her love of fashion to the streets by launching her own line of Custom Hand-Painted Hats. With a successful debut fulfilling orders from New York to Japan, retailing in stores, and topping the heads of celebs from star-studded Sunset Boulevard to the hard-hitting battles of the UFC octagon, JenCaps continue to make a statement with collectors seeking one-of-a-kind fashion accessories.
In business, Ashton has built quite a stellar reputation over the years as a multi-faceted entrepreneur, earning the attention of CEO's. She has been credited in lending her services as a business consultant, as well as her expertise in chief operations management to such companies as Hart & Huntington, and Huntington Ink Tattoo Lounge inside the Palms Resort Casino. Moreso, Ashton has contributed her public relations and creative marketing talents to Peter Lik Fine Art and LIK USA.
In July, 2010, Ashton and Ricci launched their first two books on Amazon.com with great success. Goddess On The Go & Adonis On The Go are currently available in downloadable versions for Kindle, with plans for hard copies to retail in Fall 2010. Brio Press of Minneapolis, MN has committed to the publishing of Goddess On The Go & Adonis On The Go, Guides to Becoming Irresistible and the future book series. The books have also been selected by a well known book distributor, Ingram & Taylor who distributes to Barnes & Noble, Borders, B. Dalton, BooksAMillion, Book Star and a host of independent book stores nationwide, and by Baker, who distributes to major independent bookstores and college outlets.
Jen and Renee have plans for a series of ten self-help and etiquette guidebooks, and are currently in talks for a new television show based on the Goddess and Adonis books.
-"Eclectic, Innovative, avant garde," says Reperata Mazzola, writer for Poker Pro Magazine. "What is presently evident is that Jen Ashton has merely scratched the surface of her artistic genius. Collectors and galleries all over the world can look forward to more provocative, inspiring and exhilarating work from one of America's unparalleled creative talents. Jen Ashton is a multifaceted artist whose time has definitely come. "
-"...vivid colors jump from the canvas, while their stories of self-discovery and passion are left for the viewer to reveal." Jill Sieracki, Playgirl Magazine.
-"...a bitchin' painter, " writes Allison Mamana-Sabo, Hollywood publicist. "...going back to brush, she's the next big thing to hit the art world!"
-"...is fast emerging as one of the commercial gallery world's star artists." S.L. Berry, Indianapolis Star.
-"I have taught over 8,000 students and, as a principal, have administered well over 2,000 more. (Ashton) will always be my all-time favorite." Dr. Robert Brower writes, referring to her as having "...talent and wonder that is nonpareil," and "...a giftedness that most people can only envy." He finishes by saying, "...(she) was destined for greatness!"
-"I have always been amazed by her ability to just do whatever she puts her mind to," Nick Don Vito, Rear Window Productions. -"(Ashton) deserves her growing success, and I'm certain that there are many wonderful things coming for her," David Ellis, Ellis Productions, Inc. |