My name is Ashley Royer. Born and raised in Louisiana. I am passionate about nurturing our local art community. I am a full time artist that specializes in Hand Burned Pyrography. I have experience working with children and adults. I am happily married to my best friend, Jeremy Royer. We have two wonderfully creative children together. Education:Sam Houston High School: 2003-2007McNeese State University: 2007-2010: B.A. Visual Arts 2010, Summa Cum LaudeWork Experience:Co-creator of AKA Cosplay and Art:Created with my business partner Kat Godsey in 2015. We are still operating presently. Freelance Artist: [16+ years] Pyrography, Oil Painting, Acrylic Painting, Illustration, and MuralsFreelance Graphic Designer: [12+ years]Curator: [4+ years] I’ve worked with CyPhaCon, the Henning Cultural Center, and the Imperial Calcasieu Museum Marketing: Social media marketing, advertising, and promotions. Art Teacher: [10+ years] I used to teach art classes at Volunteers of America in 2012. I continued with AKA Cosplay and Art to take on students over the years to tutor in the arts. Costuming: [16+ years] I create and design costumes. These are used primarily for charity work or special events. Skills include sewing, prop making, and foam construction. Docent: I am skilled with the Microsoft Suite and the Adobe Suite. I take pride in my customer service communication and interactions. Event Coordinator: [4+ years]Accolades:Mayor’s Art Awards: Artists of the Year 2021: Accepted with my business partner, Kat GodseyCostuming: Judge’s Choice, Beaumont Comic Con, Sally RagdollCostuming: Silver Needle, CyPhaCon 2018: Olaf’s Frozen Adventure Elsa and AnnaCostuming: Best in Show, CyPhaCon 2016: Princess BelleCostuming: Judge’s Choice, Dallas Fan Expo: Princess BelleStudent Silver ADDY: “The Wonderful ADDYs of OZ”, Illustration, 2009Second Place, “25th Annual Congressional High School Arts Competition”, Acrylic Painting, 2006