Ashley Walters
Designer & Illustrator
Need an artist or designer? Don’t rely on AI that can’t be copyrighted. Hire a human being and protect your IP. I’m a professional illustrator, designer, and web developer with 15+ years of experience in bringing bold ideas to life. My clients include Paizo Publishing, Petroglyph Games, Advanced Photoshop Magazine, Ballistic Publishing, and more. View my portfolio or get a quote for your project today.
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Recent News
Recent Art: Ashes
Time has carved him quiet. Not bitter, not broken— just shaped. This piece was inspired by Cedric Peyravernay—whose work I recently spotlighted. I’ve always been struck by how much grit and emotion he packs into his portraits. His characters feel raw and real. For this
Why I Never Bought Into the NFT Hype
A few years ago, it felt like NFTs were everywhere. I couldn’t scroll Instagram, check my email, or open a bag of chips without hearing about someone selling their latest digital cat doodle. Friends, acquaintances, even total strangers kept telling me, “You’ve GOT to get
Artist Spotlight: Jordan Grimmer
All hail Jordan Grimmer, the wizard of light, and color. If you’ve ever looked at a piece of concept art and thought, Wow, I wish I could step into that world, there’s a good chance Jordan Grimmer had something to do with it. This guy
Perfectionism: The Illustrator’s Double-Edged Sword
Ah, perfectionism. My old frenemy. The little art goblin that sits on my shoulder, whispering, “This could be better,” every time I dare to think a piece is finished. And honestly? Sometimes, it’s right. Perfectionism pushes me to refine my skills, to make each illustration
Artist Spotlight: Cedric Peyravernay
This month’s artist spotlight features someone I’ve admired for years—Cedric Peyravernay, the master of moody, expressive character design. If you’ve played Dishonored or Prey, you’ve already seen his work in action. This French concept artist has been shaping the look of video games for over
Latest Work: Golden as a King (God of Under Book 1)
I’ve been pretty lax lately on posting my latest work, so here is a recent publication I created for a new book series by Kendra Moreno, Gods of Under. In this horror romance, EMT Tempi grapples with the loss of her family and the challenges