In the Studio With Ashley Medowski
Ashley Medowski in her studio built in 1869.
Ashley Medowski in her studio built in 1869.
Ms. Medowski works a drill and a paint brush.
Ms. Medowski works a drill and a paint brush.
She cites traditions and old architecture as inspiration.
She cites traditions and old architecture as inspiration.
The artist appreciates Island places and Island characters.
The artist appreciates Island places and Island characters.
Morning Glory sunflowers herald the dog days of summer.
Morning Glory sunflowers herald the dog days of summer.
Tools of the mixed media trade.
Tools of the mixed media trade.
Her process brings her back to a simpler time, Ms. Medowski says.
Her process brings her back to a simpler time, Ms. Medowski says.
Studio is in refurbished barn her great-grandfater Norman Benson used as fishing shack.
Studio is in refurbished barn her great-grandfater Norman Benson used as fishing shack.
The light-filled studio is filled with artifacts from her great-grandfather's life.
The light-filled studio is filled with artifacts from her great-grandfather's life.
Three-dimensional touches bring the works to life.
Three-dimensional touches bring the works to life.
The theme for her next series will be Menemsha scenes.
The theme for her next series will be Menemsha scenes.
Her studio assistant helps with the details.
Her studio assistant helps with the details.
Sunlight streamed through the large windows of Ashley Medowki’s studio Monday morning in West Tisbury. Ms. Medowski sat by her easel, brows furrowed over a painting, contemplating her next move. The scene depicted is a familiar one to Island residents: the pumpkin festival at Morning Glory Farm held each fall.