Ashley Danielek is an artist and illustrator born and raised on the west coast. 

Her career, initially rooted in illustration, organically evolved into a path of creative direction and design within the tech industry. Ashley's art is a celebration of nature's delicate balance and highlights an exquisite fondness for the animate world, especially its feathered and furry inhabitants. 

As the founder of Making, she pioneered a platform that started as a podcast in 2014, narrating the stories of creatives. This endeavor blossomed into a print magazine that rejoiced in art and craft for the modern maker until 2022, and then transformed into a social marketplace dedicated to artists, makers, and handmade enthusiasts. 

In 2022, Ashley embraced a profound artistic resurgence, which has developed into "Transformation," a collection emblematic of her journey through change and growth. Her primary mediums are oil pastels and paints, often blended to craft pieces that are both vibrant and expressive. 

Finding joy on the west coast, Ashley spends a good deal of time cooking for and convincing her three boys that art is the spice of life.