I have always had an affinity towards art. At a very young age, I spent many hours drawing, painting and singing. As I grew up and life began to introduce new interests and priorities, my love and time dedicated to expressing myself through art became minimal. It wasn’t until I moved away from my family and the familiar that I rediscovered this passion. As a lonely, isolated resident of a new place, I began to look for ways to make friends and learn new things.

Who knew that one pottery class series would forever change my life afterwards?

One class led to another, and those classes turned into countless hours in open studio, slowly refining my craft. When creating, I feel connected to my paternal grandmother, Beatrice, and great-grandmother, Ruby (both of whom are represented in our name, ru·bea studio). Grandma Bea (pictured in the blue shirt) is my forever hero, inspiration and example of what it means to be bold, self-assured and serve others humbly. Grandma Ruby (pictured in the purple) also shared a love for ceramics and serves as my creative inspiration. Ru·bea studio was created as a way to honor them both.

Each and every piece created is made from a place of love and with the intention to be perfectly unique. It is my hope that my art makes you smile, feel loved and inspired to share that love with others.

With love, from ru·bea stu 🤍

(Ashley)