Body Honoring Sculpture Art
The Art of LivingBARE was conceptualized from a journey back to self love. Self acceptance and communication. I have always been happiest when working with my hands and helping others.
I truly believe that art is therapy. For me it is creating it, for others it is collecting or just admiring it. My passion for helping others is pronounced in my work. Each piece is as unique as my client. They have told me that the process is therapeutic, loving, calming, and accepting.
I ask my clients to tell me the story of why they chose to do a piece and why that part of their body.
We have these conversations as we go through the process. We laugh, we cry and we sometimes just spend the majority of our time together in quiet. We listen to music and just enjoy the process. And at the end, without fail, every time I begin to remove the medium from their bodies, and they see themselves in the purest, rawest form I can physically see love and acceptance. This is one of my most favorite times….invoking Raw Emotion.
When I am working on your piece, a candle is lit and music is playing. The only thoughts that organically run through my head is your story; and our time together.
Every layer, every stroke of sanding is you, your story and why you chose to commission a piece. The finished product is 100% you. I am just the vessel in which you received it.
Thank you for taking the time to get to know a little about Living BARE!
This experience is more than creating a beautiful art piece for your home—it’s a journey into self-love and realization. Our connection doesn’t have to end when the session is over. Many clients feel inspired to explore the insights that emerged during our time together. Let’s work together to create a plan that supports and guides you on this deeper journey.
Every Piece Tells a Story—Here Are a Few:
“Not just a work of art, but a piece of my soul, frozen forever. This was the best birthday gift I could ever given my husband. He was overwhelmed!”
“I am going to share a piece of Diana’s story This vibrant, courageous, outspoken, larger than life woman, is one of the bravest I have ever met. A group of her friends came together one night to honor her. Diana has breast cancer. Two days after I was with her and her tribe, she underwent A double mastectomy. The entire night I felt like a fly on the wall, just watching the magic happen. The love she was surrounded by almost paralyzed me, in a beautiful way. I just wanted to observe. I pray that when she looks at this sculpture she remembers the love and light That surrounded her that hot summer night.”
“Ashlie’s work not only made me feel comfortable in my skin, But made me feel beautiful in my skin. From the moment I met her, I could tell that she was passionate about her work, and her Presence was inspirational. I am so happy with the final product, a memory my husband and I can Keep with us forever.”
“I wasn’t sure what to expect when I contacted Ashlie to do a custom piece. I was excited and nervous at the same time. I am so happy I went through With my decision. Ashlie and I spoke ahead of time to determine what type of piece would be best For me. She came to my home with all of her supplies, was clean, courteous and made me feel Very comfortable. I would highly recommend this experience whether you are looking for a piece of art For yourself or as a gift. I can’t explain the happiness that came over me after seeing my finished piece.”
