I am a multidisciplinary artist and educator with a background in Fine Art, printmaking, digital media, sculpture, and illustration. I trained at Dundee's Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design and at the University of Falmouth, and I balance gallery work with teaching, workshops, and self-authored creative projects. My practice spans book illustration, mural work, greetings cards, and authorial illustration, with a focus on storytelling and visual communication. I enjoy collaborating and bringing ideas to life through words and images.…

Ashley Paul Jennings

I am a multidisciplinary artist and educator with a background in Fine Art, printmaking, digital media, sculpture, and illustration. I trained at Dundee's Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design and at the University of Falmouth, and I balance gallery work with teaching, workshops, and self-authored creative projects. My practice spans book illustration, mural work, greetings cards, and authorial illustration, with a focus on storytelling and visual communication. I enjoy collaborating and bringing ideas to life through words and images.…

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I am a multidisciplinary artist and educator with a background in Fine Art, printmaking, digital media, sculpture, and illustration. I trained at Dundee’s Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design and at the University of Falmouth, and I balance gallery work with teaching, workshops, and self-authored creative projects.

My practice spans book illustration, mural work, greetings cards, and authorial illustration, with a focus on storytelling and visual communication. I enjoy collaborating and bringing ideas to life through words and images.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Gallery Assistant at Tate St Ives
September 1, 2017 - Present
Worked as a Gallery Assistant supporting daily operations, assisting visitors, and participating in staff exhibitions. Contributed to the art community and supported visual awareness initiatives.
Workshop Leader at Truro Art Co.
December 31, 2019 - September 2, 2025
Led watercolor and painting workshops between 2017 and 2019, delivering tutorials and hands-on classes to learners of various levels.
Self-Employed Artist
April 1, 2024 - September 2, 2025
Engaged in diverse creative projects including teaching, tutorials, sign making, logo design, writing, public speaking, commission work for murals and dome ceilings, gallery exhibitions, online marketing, and authoring illustrated books.
Personal Assistant / Studio Assistant
December 31, 2016 - September 2, 2025
Provided assistance including driving and studio support from 2014 to 2016 for a disabled weaver.
Sales Person at Cotex Sales Cottage Shop, Chesterfield
January 1, 0001 - September 2, 2025
Handled sales duties and customer service in retail environment.
Workshop Leader and Tutor at Perth College
January 1, 0001 - September 2, 2025
Led leisure and adult classes focusing on art and watercolor techniques.
Workshop Leader at Truro Art Co.
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Teaching and running painting and drawing workshops.
Self-Employed Artist at Self-Employed
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2022
Teaching, sign making, graphic design, logo design, writing, public speaking, demonstrations, project work, greetings card and print design and large mural/commission work.
Personal Assistant / Author Assistant at I book
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Personal assistant to an author; studio support, driving, and related tasks.

Education

Masters at Falmouth university
September 10, 2018 - May 30, 2021
Authorial and illustration practice
BA Hons at Duncan of Jordanstone Dundee university
September 5, 2011 - June 24, 2014
Fine art digital media sculpture and printmaking
HND illustration at Perth College
September 11, 2000 - June 3, 2002
MA Authorial Illustration at Falmouth University
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022
BA (Hons) Fine Art at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, University of Dundee
January 1, 2011 - May 1, 2014
HND Illustration/Graphics at University of the Highlands and Islands
January 1, 0001 - January 1, 0001
Counseling Basics at Chesterfield Terssury College
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
BA (Hons) Fine Art at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, University of Dundee
January 1, 2011 - May 1, 2014
HND Illustration/Graphics at The University of the Highlands and Islands
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001
Counseling Basics at Chesterfield Terssury College
January 1, 1999 - March 18, 2026
MA Illustration and Authorial Practice (Part Time) at University of Falmouth
September 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Visual Awareness Training
January 1, 2019 - September 2, 2025
Health and Safety Certificate
January 1, 2019 - September 2, 2025
Data Protection Certificate
January 1, 2019 - September 2, 2025
Safeguarding Awareness
January 1, 2022 - September 2, 2025
Ten Minute Talk Workshop Training
January 1, 2019 - September 2, 2025
Business Marketing and IT Training Course
January 1, 2020 - September 2, 2025
Health and Safety
January 1, 2019 - March 18, 2026
Data Protection
January 1, 2022 - March 18, 2026
Safeguarding Awareness
January 1, 2019 - March 18, 2026
Ten Minute Talk Workshop Training
January 1, 2020 - March 18, 2026
Visual Awareness Training
January 1, 2019 - March 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Other, Professional Services, Retail
    paper Art work for Droskyn Memorial Shelter
    Art work for Droskyn Memorial Shelter

    The largest project ongoing of 2025 commission by the town council.
    The art work in watercolour will be used as a printed public art piece. Artwork now reproduced and two versions exist. One in the youth hub and the main one sited in the shelter overlooking Perranporth beach. Some links of me painting one of the triptic.

    paper Dome ceiling sun effect

    A dramatic Dome ceiling sun effect In a modern Scottish mansion 26 square meter. And standing room of 6 feet in the middle. 38 feet of the ground. Guilded with 23crt gold leaf and over painted in oil glazes. The over all job took two weeks.

    paper The old whale and the deep blue sea

    This is the story of a very old and wize sperm whale. Being chased by a great beast.
    My story formed part of my Master’s program ending with a dummy book.