More Than Child’s Play:
Photography by SpookyCutes
The Makings of a Designer Art Toy Business A Q&A with Ashley Boyer, artist and creator of SpookyCutes Ashley Boyer completed the Cultural Alliance’s Artists U Intensive, a program where artists develop strategies and goals to living a sustainable life as a working artist. Two years ago, she was working a full-time job and creating art on the side. After the intensive, she gained the perspective and confidence she needed to quit her job and now works full time creating designer art toys and selling art online. Her work has now been featured in gallery shows across the country and her pieces are highly sought out by collectors worldwide. She’s done an amazing job finding her audience and growing a thriving business from what she loves. 14 YoCo CONNECT | JULY/AUGUST 2019 | YCEAPA.ORG
