Artist Statement

I’m exploring painting the seemingly mundane urban landscape found within my neighbourhood. Through thoughtful composition and dramatic lighting, I want to show the viewer the beauty of my everyday surroundings.

Bio

Ashley Thimot is a Canadian artist currently residing in Edmonton, Alberta. Born in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Ashley was artistic at a very early age by drawing in books and on the baseboards in her mother’s house.

Ashley decided to further her passion by studying fine arts at Mount Allison University in 2003. After a year of study, she decided to work for an undergraduate degree in design, which she received from NSCAD University in 2007.

Ashley then moved across the country to the West, where she worked in the design field until the spring of 2021. In 2012, she made Edmonton her home and currently lives with her husband, Rob, and daughters, Rose and Daphne, along with their dog and cat.