North Carolina native trades traditional studio art for high-energy live speed painting

Audrey BieskN.C. —

Laura Ashley is taking her passion of live art painting and performing in front of audiences across the southeast.

She is from Asheboro, North Carolina and is a former high school art teacher and also ran a paint and sip studio.

Ashley started painting at weddings and special events like graduation ceremonies, birthdays, baby showers, corporate events, athletic games, and more.

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Ashley has also raised thousands of dollars for non-profits close to her heart through her artwork.

She came by the WXII 12 News studio to paint live for Audrey Biesk and unveiled a special surprise.

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