Ashley Rader

Ashley Rader (Ash) is an artist from Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in realistic wildlife paintings. Her interest in wildlife and art began in childhood. She traveled a lot growing up and continued to travel into adulthood, which gave her work a unique and broad perspective. Her paintings contain complex layers that were painted one stroke of fur at a time. The dark and simple composition brings light to the plot and allows viewers to appreciate the beauty of the animals. She strives to evoke a close connection with each painting and through this tries to develop a deep appreciation for wildlife in detail. Her works convey a sense of vitality and create a level of realism that can be appreciated not only from a distance, but also from close up.