Ashley Haagensen
 Ashley was born in Saskatoon Saskatchewan in 1986. She joined the ArtWorks Program in January 2008. Ashley says, ”Though I have been in ArtWorks only about 2 years I continually learn new techniques which I put to use when I do my art. I feel a certain peacefulness when I make my art, like yoga for the mind, like oxygen to breathe. Art for me is a feeling of freedom. Some techniques I am in the process of learning are shading, the use of colour for shadows, proportions and blending. I am participating in my very first portrait exhibition with two other artists in June 2010.”
Ashley’s advice to other artists is to “Believe in yourself and keep at it. Never give up, keep trying, ignore those inner thoughts that are negative. One other ingredient needed is patience and determination. I love being an artist, art is another language and I absolutely love it!”
| SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS | | 2010 | ArtWorks Group Exhibition, Saanich Municipal Hall | | | Saanich Celebration of the Arts, Open Studio, ArtWorks Jennie Butchart Studio | | | Portraits (three person exhibition), Karin Koerner Gallery | | | | | 2009 | ArtWorks Christmas Exhibition, Victoria Community Arts Council | | | ArtWorks Group Show, Carole James Constituency Office | | | 4th Annual Artist Trading Card Exhinition, Richmond Art Gallery | | | Luminara Festival | | | Moss Street Paint-In | | | "The Pink Show", Karin Koerner Gallery | | | ArtWorks Group Show, Cedar Hill Café Gallery | | | Saanich Celebration of the Arts, Karin Koerner Gallery | | | | | 2008 | ArtWorks Group Exhibition, Saanaich Municipal Hall Exhibition | | | Moss Street Paint-In | | | ArtWorks Group Show, Carole James Constituency Office | | | ArtWorks Christmas Exhibition, Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria | | | |
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