Flying Fish

Big things are happening!! Very soon, I will be announcing the latest Moon Guy news! I am more than excited to finally be able to share my big news! Here's a sneak pic of Flying Fish.

xo,

Ashley

Winding River

Winding River

Acrylic on canvas

48x48

Yay! My latest landscape painting is finally finished! Stay tuned for the unveiling of my new website where Winding River and many other Moon Guy Paintings will be available as limited edition gilcees. Also coming soon is Moon Guy and Friends complete children's collection featuring wall decor and puzzles!

xo,

Ashley

Coming Soon!

Bravery

Acrylic on Linen

30x30

Big things are happening with the latest Moon Guy Collection! I am excited to begin the process of creating a modern, affordable children's line that inspires and delights children and adults alike. Moon Guy and friends will bring modern sophistication along with playful fun into any contemporary home. This painting and many others will be printed directly on sustainably harvested solid birch wood and come ready to hang. Stay tuned for a complete children's collection featuring wall decor, puzzles and children's books about Moon Guy and friends!

xo,

Ashley

Art Fun Friday

Happy Art fun Friday everyone! Wow, can you tell how much I love fall and all the fun Halloween festivities? This weekend, my boys had a ball picking out silly and scary faces with Martha Stewart's pumpkin transfer DIY. Since, we like to wait and carve our pumpkins on Halloween weekend, this pumpkin DIY is perfect because it applies simply with water just like a temporary tattoo and extends the life of your pumpkin throughout the holiday season. Hope you have a festive weekend.

xo,

Ashley

Pollack Style

Happy Fun Friday everyone! I am excited to share this week's fun art feature, a look at my favorite paintings created by my son, Easton. His Jackson Pollack inspired technique and bright colors is not your average 3 year old refrigerator art. Like his mommy, Easton has developed a love with painting and visual design. Thanks for following and enjoy this beautiful weekend!

xo,

Ashley

Art Fun Friday

  Happy Art Fun Friday everyone! Today, One Wish Two Sparkle is featuring a children's DIY watercolor card, a unique art activity that inspires imagination on even the hottest summer days. This DIY can be a fun weekly activity that encourages motor skills, sensory exploration, and color mixing. As an artist and former art teacher, I believe that every child has a yearn to ceate through visual expression. Kids of all ages from toddler to teenager will enjoy this artistic DIY. Mommies can join the fun or simply take this opportunity to sip your coffee and relax. Kudos to Starbucks for my daily survival.These days, some of my treasured moments are spent sitting and painting with my three year old son.

Materials can be gathered at your local craft store:

Watercolor set and paintbrush

Watercolor or creative blank cards

Stencils

Crystals

Newsprint 

When beginning your child's watercolor DIY, it's best to lay out all materials on top of either newsprint or some type of protective paper. Next, you will lightly demonstrate how to add water to paintbrush and mix colors. Show your child how fun it is to make new colors. Then, demostrate how to loosely brush the card with organic lines and shapes. Now they are ready to paint and create! Usually my son will request a stencil heart but lately he begins his blank card with just his trusty paintbrush. A good reminder when children are painting is the importance of negative space. Not all of the card needs to be saturated with watercolor. I always encourage Easton to stop painting when he feels finished. After the painting is done the next step is to lay out the card to dry. After dry if you like, you can add extra details with star, circle, or heart crystals.

Collecting cards is somewhat of a hobby of mine, even my craft table has an organized card drawer. I always prefer handmade cards to give and to receive and, without a doubt, your child's personal artwork DIY will make it's way to the heart and mantle of your favorite people. This summer, many loved ones received Easton's loosely brushed watercolor cards on birthdays and thank you occasions.

xo, 

Ashley

Bliss

Bliss

Acrylic on Linen

30x30

Presenting Bliss, the latest modern portrait series featured in the Moon Guy Collection. Since I am a true colorist, I love Bliss's bright colors, modern lines, and graphic hearts. This painting captures Moon Guy throughout the first blissful moments when one truly falls in love, which also happen to be one of my favorite moments. Stay tuned for all the latest show details and current collection pieces. Thank you for your continued support.

xo,

Ashley

Beach House

Beach House

Acrylic on Linen

36x36

One of the most common art questions I get asked is, "What is your favorite Moon Guy painting." Truth be told, my favorite is always the one I am currently painting and my latest Beach House, was indeed a labor of love. The finished piece combines my love for landscapes with the unforgettable Moon Guy.

xo,

Ashley