Hello, my name is Ashlinn Tuning and I am an artist born and raised in Alaska. As a lover of art in all forms, I am also a dancer and hope to pursue dance professionally one day. In the meantime, I plan to sell my art to support that dream.
It would be a lie to say I am entirely self-taught. At as young as six, my older brother Miles tried to teach me everything he knew about art. I remember staying up past my bedtime, waiting for the whole house to be quiet, knowing Miles was still awake. Then, with my tiny sketchbook and pencil in hand, I knocked on his door begging him to teach me how to draw. I am pretty sure that is where my terrible sleep schedule began.
I owe a lot of my success as an artist to Miles.
Growing up, I was bouncing between different hobbies constantly. One week I wanted to be a fashion designer and then a boxer the next. If there was something new to try, I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. Eventually, sports became my priority and art slid into the background as a hobby. I did gymnastics for just under 5 years and was training level 9 before I transitioned to dance. I didn't have a lot of time to focus on my art between practices and school, but whenever I had a spare 30 minutes I would sneak in a portrait.
During this time, I was bouncing between all sorts of styles. I dabbled with impressionism and abstraction, styles that still influence my art today. For a while, I took a sharp U-turn toward line art and cartoons. Eventually, I settled back into portraits.
2019 - 14 years old
2019 - 14 years old
2019 - 14 years old
Up until recently, I only did art as a pastime. A small escape from my other responsibilities in life. However, my life has slowed down, allowing me to take my art more seriously. I hope one day my art can be profitable, but everyone has to start from somewhere. Thank you for being a part of my humble beginning.