Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Ashleigh Sharmaine. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Ashleigh, appreciate you joining us today. When did you first know you wanted to pursue a creative/artistic path professionally?
I immediately wanted to pursue my artistic career when I saw all the support and inquiries I received from posting my artwork on social media. Social media has played a big part in my success, so I wanted to do this professionally.
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
Ashleigh Sharmaine has been creating mesmerizing masterpieces for several years as a visual artist, illustrator, and painter. Her work is heavily influenced by her childhood and pop culture. You would consider her style clever and unique. Ashleigh’s portfolio consists of multiple viral, intricate pieces that would fall into the category of concept art. She has worked for clients like Ya Local White Boy, Montrezl Harrell, and The Shaderoom. Ashleigh Sharmaine’s first art showcase was at music duo DVSN’s virtual album release party for their third album, Muse. She has been blessed with great opportunities and much success in her career. She has done several interviews and has even been approached by the likes of MTV and BET. She currently has some of her best works in T.I.’s Trap Music Museum. Ashleigh Sharmaine continues to extend her creativity into making custom, one-of-a-kind wood cutouts, coloring books, apparel, and animations, taking her brand to the next level.
Any insights you can share with us about how you built up your social media presence?
My marketing strategy to build an audience for my social media was to use my talent by drawing popular influencers or celebrities and making my presence known to them. I also valued the algorithm of social media and capitalized on it on different platforms. Using these methods causes traction to my platform creating a fan base for my brand. My best advice for those trying to build a social media presence is to use these methods as well as make your art relevant and relatable.
What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?
The most rewarding thing about being creative is being blessed to do what you love every day and making a living off of it.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://ashleighsharmaine.com/
- Instagram: Official Ashleigh Sharmaine
- Facebook: Ashleigh Sharmaine
- Twitter: Yo Ash Is Dope
- Youtube: Ashleigh Sharmaine