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I just wanted to do the portrait. I wanted the challenge. I am sure it’s going to turn ugly every where else this is why I am not putting it on my Facebook or instagram. Sometimes I just wanna draw someone.

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I am so stoked that I was asked by a gearhead in Texas to draw her Supra. This brings to me a warm feeling because when I was little I used to draw cars with and for my dad. I told him when I was 7 that I wanted to draw cars for Hot Rod Magazine- I wasn’t sure how that was going to work out but this seems like a moment.

This seems like the time to say it. Yes you know this fine woman if you know cars at all. This is Faye Hadley of All Girls Garage and her YouTube channel “pistons and pixie dust”. I watched her videos when they were on MotorTrend. This is exciting to me because MT…. Yes it’s the parent company of Hot Rod. Now Faye isn’t the only person I have done art for, but it makes me giddy still to see their posts online.

Art can save the world. Even if it’s your own world. It makes the world beautiful. Some people do it with a crayon, pencil, stylus, some people do it with a wrench, a saw a tig welder. Art is a medium for a thought its another word for passion. So when I see other people doing their art that is the awesomest thing to me. That is what makes the world great.

Go do your art today. Make the world beautiful.

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So minor geek spiral is gonna happen so warning first**

Firefly the show came out when I was in high school which I am sure dates me. I am sad that the show got cancelled partway through the season but HELL YES to all those fans out there who made their voices heard. I was watching a couple episodes the other day with my sister- I know it by heart (minus the Chinese) but even now there is a joy this show still brings.

I was a daddy’s girl, grew up around cars so Kailee was so relatable to me. The way she talked I got it. The jokes in shindig were so funny- when she’s joking with the guys at the party about the engines and badging. It still makes me laugh. Seeing the good side of bad people and bad side of good people is what I liked about the show. It made the show more rounded. Even the deal with Jayne and the apples- it seems so … well you know.

If you like or know this show you know this feeling. Even through its set in the future and on a spaceship there is something very relatable very familiar about their relationship with each other. Husbands and wives, veterans, blue collar workers, criminals, the mentally ill, doctors, pastors, even (well I don’t know what to call Inara) state official? 😘I feel like I tend to like shows where the characters learn from each other. This is one.

Now when we watched the show in high school did I know I was going to be into it like I was? No. I mean I have teeshirts, a hoodie, the board game, hard cover books, comic books, all kinds of stuff. I even do the art like these two pieces that I did. I am glad they all went on to other cool things. I wish many good and happy things for these actors and actress’ and their families. Are other Firefly/ Serenity fans like this? I have a ‘Night Sweetie’ Saffron pin on one of my jackets and someone asked me about it. Is it hard to explain without being long winded? 🤣🤣 Do you get side eye from your relatives? Can we start a podcast?? 😂

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Happy New Year!

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I went to a LGBTQ friendly thanksgiving, a Friendsgiving which I don’t think I’ve ever had before because it was so cool. I did meet a woman, (I met a lot of people that night) and this lady was a fellow #browncoat which made me actually really giddy. I can’t tell you how often there is a random #fireflyshow strewn into my conversations or artwork. I even used to try to find a way to fit a #serenity project into every semester. It was fun to talk to another person about the geek spiral that happens. The collections… glad I am not the only one.

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This is going to get dicey so sorry in advance.

Even before I came out I have always loved the rainbow. Not rain, not thunderstorms just the rainbows that happened after. I made so much rainbow art as a kid-I like all the colors. Now that I am in the community the rainbow means much more than just the refraction of light it means equality. It means inclusion.

I remember when I went to my first Twin Cities Pride and I remember how much it finally felt to feel like I belonged to a community. After being chased, beat up, mocked and harassed it was almost overwhelming to feel this kind of love. To be hugged by strangers. I had missed it when I moved out of state. The flag in my window was given to me by my ex at the last pride we went to and in Wisconsin my house was vandalized.

Now I thought I’m back in Minnesota where I can fly my flag. Be proud. People are niceish here. I got a call today that is probably familiar to most people in the LGBTQ community. The people who own the neighborhood said the neighbors are offended by my flag and they want me to take it down. It’s too bright. That if I leave it up they are likely to get BLM posters that’s why they don’t even allow American flags. I am saddened by this because I just want to be me, I want to be the person I feel like I am supposed to be and it’s starting to feel really dangerous. I feel like the person I was meant to be is the person they are trying to outlaw/ ban/ banish. How are you supposed to deal with that? It starts with a flag but pretty soon it will be so much more.

I think that if I can’t have my flag up then why not 1000 rainbow butterflies taped to the windows? If the guy can use American flags to line his yard why can’t I use rainbow flags? If they want to use their big boy voice to spew hate and slurs why can’t we use ours to spread love and equality. It is time for the hate to end. Love has to be the loudest voice. A voice for change and for hope. No one should be oppressed because of what color their skin is, who they love what gender they are or identify as. Be kind to yourself and your neighbors.

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You have something you want me to draw? Drop me a line:)

I love doing portraiture the best!

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Just did some #ashvsevildead art tonight because October 🤣🤣yay!!

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I am blowing kisses to my sis @candij85 (the other half of my heart) who’s halfway around the world with her husband and his rugby team @eastsidebansheesrugby those guys are so badass! Check them out! ❤️💕 safe travels while you guys are in Ireland! And bring me some pics to draw!! 😘 https://www.instagram.com/p/CqY5lNyLAbm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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This photo makes me smile so much #artislife #fasterwithfinnegan #motortrend https://www.instagram.com/p/CqEp-1Irrvy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Thank you @gu3rixx for making me up for the KWSB concert- gosh it was a fun night and my sis and I ran into an old buddy from the old days so it was extra awesome!! Also you know you can take these silly pictures when your lifelong friend is around! You are truly an artist Ash ❤️💕 https://www.instagram.com/p/CqA8V_crL3P/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I’m so excited to see @kennywayneshepherd this weekend with @michaelschmitz55 it’s going to be so fun 😁😁😁😁 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp79K_Tr28C/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Can’t wait to see @kennywayneshepherd at Mystic! Going to be awesome!! Late night art is the best kind! #artislife https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp152rmOsyb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I am sending you guys cosmic Bandit cuddles because nothing feels better then a Bandit hug. Hope something incredible brings you a smile today😊😊#htmlcopilot #nofilter #chisagocitymn https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp1vgkCgodj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I brought the cutest copilot home to the new place today 🥰I just love when he rides with me 💕🐾#htmlcopilot #nofilter #minneapolismn https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp1R_CwN5mb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The move has been so crazy- and this crazy boy has been staying with a family member. It’s is good to see my #htmlcopilot and you know what I just realized? I leave diecast cars where ever I go- the pink Lambo behind me is mine too. Guess I never stopped playing with toys 🤣🤣 I better pack those up too for the new house❤️💕#nofilter https://www.instagram.com/p/CpydBwsLEqz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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How many times can a girl change her hair color? About as many times as a guy can flip the channel. Think on that a minute and why the heck not? This world has a full gamut of color- why not have a hair color for every mood of the day🤣🤣 #nofilter https://www.instagram.com/p/Cponm8YtuRX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=