Visual

Storytelling

Every piece begins as a feeling before it becomes a design. Through art, content creation, and products, and more, Visual Storytelling captures identity, emotion, and reflection, turning creative expression into a visual language of self.

What you might find here:

  • Collected narratives of change makers in creative inclusion

  • My adventures in adding to the diversity of the modeling industry

  • Collections inspired by testimony

  • And more.

A woman with a veil over her face sitting on a wooden chair by a large window with natural light, in a minimalistic room.
ShotsbyAshley
Abstract minimalist art of a woman with an updo hairstyle, drawn with simple shapes and muted colors, framed on a white wall.

Envisioned

Take a look at the art work that started it all and shop whats left of the Envisioned collection of original merch and logo while supplies last.

Shop Envisioned

Envisioned Explored

Ready to Learn and Unlearn

This is where you will find all of the blog and written styled archives. Here I share my observations and curiosities, I share changemakers making spaces, concepts, and products with intention and humility, and in general all of the ways we can do the work (of DEI) without calling it so.

Progress…. is progressing

In 2022, I began modeling with SMG Model Management based in Seattle, Washington. So far it’s been a blast and I cannot wait to see what this avenue has in store for me, as this body and time change. I am always looking for photographers, companies, small businesses and more to collaborate with, feel free to reach out to my agency for my availability and other info. My current availability is flexible and I am able to travel anywhere. Check out some of the work that I have done below.

SMG Model Management
A person in a gray dress standing near a large window, draped in sheer white fabric that resembles a veil, in a minimalistic, industrial-style room with bare concrete floor and white walls.
ShotsbyAshley

“Too fat, too thin, too loud, too quiet - I was never going to fit the standards others created for me. Instead of complying, I protested.”

- Ashley Graham

Stepping into Modeling

When I was a little girl, I was absolutely in love with fashion. My passion for fashion (Bratz reference) grew when I found my grandmother’s older-styled sewing machine(well older to me) that would convert into a nightstand. And because I never had the opportunity to meet her I was able to channel her spirit with my mom through sewing and other activities that she loved. As my love for sewing grew I quickly became attached to Project Runway and begged my parents to buy me the toy sets, so that I could be just like the fashion designers that I grew up with.

Read More By the time I got to high school, others had convinced me to think of “stronger” career goals because people like me (a combination of plus size, big-footed, and “problematic skin”) are rarely considered for modeling and fashion designing. My parents still supported me in my desires by taking me to FIMD(Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising) and L.A.’s Fashion District, from time to time. But I never was fully committed because of the fear of rejection.

Now we live in a pivotal time of change-making and inclusive representation. We are seeing new ways of showing up for ourselves and channeling the diverse and unique characteristics that make…..us. So in 2021, before life got too crazy, I decided to start working towards sparking that passion by wearing the things that make ME feel beautiful and slowly posting more on my Instagram so that I can show young plus-size women that we are beautiful in every stage of our bodies despite what “mainstream media standards” tell us.

Check out some of my favorite shoots, collaborations and pieces of content!

Darcylovs | My Personal Instagram

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View fullsize You know the sang “so and so wears her heart on her sleeve”… Well I wear my mental and physical battles on my skin! I was telling someone the other day how you could tell how I’m feeling, how my life is going, sometimes by
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View fullsize Fashionably late 😘 I may have a safety pin in an inconspicuous place but I made it here in one piece with this labor of love I’ve been working on…. Tell me what you think!!!! 💭 #bellevuefashionweek #fashionweek #bellevue @bellev
A woman with curly hair standing in an empty room with white walls, wearing a dark gray dress and black sandals, holding a white coat over her shoulder, and touching her head with her other hand.
A woman wearing a dark gray dress and a sheer, white veil sitting on a wooden stool against a light-colored wall
A person stands barefoot by a large window, draped in a sheer veil that covers their face and body.
A woman sitting on a wooden chair by a large window with sunlight streaming in, wearing a sheer veil over her head and face, in a minimalistic room with a concrete floor and white walls.
Black and white portrait of a woman with a veil covering her head and face, looking directly at the camera with a plain light background.
A woman standing in an empty room with white walls, wearing a dark gray dress, black sandals, and a white coat draped over her shoulders, posing with her hand on her head and gazing at the camera.
A smiling woman with curly hair wearing a gray dress and white coat standing by a window in a minimalistic room.
A smiling woman with curly hair standing against a light blue wall, wearing a dark gray long-sleeve shirt, with her right hand resting on her stomach.

Educational Institutions

People sitting and standing on wooden tiered seating in a modern indoor space with large windows and colorful walls, some using laptops and others on their phones.
Two women sitting and standing in a modern lounge area with green armchairs, a large window with trees outside, and colorful wall art. Both women are wearing face masks, one holding notebooks and the other with a water bottle on the table.
A woman wearing a black face mask, seated against a yellow wall with the words 'Otter Cross Cultural Center' in blue text.
A woman wearing glasses and a face mask working on a laptop at a table in a modern coworking space, with two other people wearing face masks working in the background.
Two women smiling and posing by a marina with sailboats in the background.
A person wearing blue gloves and a smartwatch, holding a pipette and a small vial, indicating a scientific experiment or healthcare procedure. The background shows a webpage header for California State University Monterey Bay with links for Apply, Co
Two women wearing face masks in a modern waiting or lobby area with green chairs and a large window showing trees outside.
People sitting and standing on wooden tiered seating in a modern indoor space with large windows and blue wall accents.
Three diverse students sitting on benches outdoors at California State University Monterey Bay, engaging in conversation and smiling on a sunny day.
A woman with dark, curly hair smiling, wearing a black sleeveless top against a plain white background.
A woman with curly black hair smiling poses in front of a blue backdrop in a photography studio, wearing a white blouse and beige high-waisted pants with black heels.
Smiling woman with curly hair walking through a field of pink and purple flowers, wearing a white long-sleeve shirt and skirt, backlit by the setting sun.
A smiling woman in a yellow dress standing amidst tall yellow flowers and green foliage with her arm raised.
Smiling woman with curly black hair wearing a white button-up shirt outdoors.
A woman in a yellow dress standing in a grassy field during sunset, smiling with hands in her pockets.
Portrait of a smiling woman with curly black hair wearing a black spaghetti strap top, set against a plain white background.
A woman with curly hair wearing a yellow dress sitting in a field of tall grass during sunset or sunrise.
A woman with curly black hair wearing a black sleeveless top, standing with her hands behind her back and tilting her head slightly, smiling softly at the camera against a plain white background.
A smiling woman with curly black hair wearing a white top and beige pants, lying on her side on a blue background, resting her upper body on a wooden crate.
A woman in a rust-colored dress walking outdoors, smiling, with large black letters spelling 'T W' behind her and greenery around.
A woman in a peach dress sitting on a ledge in front of a large black 'W' sculpture with 'BOTHEL' written underneath, outdoors in an urban area with buildings and greenery in the background.
A smiling woman in a graduation gown and cap standing outdoors in front of large black letter sculpture that spells 'W' and a sign that says 'Bothell'. She is wearing high heel shoes and holding a diploma.
A woman in a brown dress with a graduation cap and gown is smiling outdoors.
A young woman in a graduation cap and gown standing on outdoor steps, smiling amid greenery.
A smiling woman with curly hair at a gathering, with a blue speech bubble that says, 'This year, we are grateful for you,' and text at the bottom indicating the National Eczema Association.
Group of six diverse people smiling outdoors with water and sky in the background, holding a sign that says 'NEA wishes you a happy, healthy 2023'.
Two women smiling outdoors, one wearing a floral shirt and the other wearing a beige top, next to a sign offering eczema news subscription with bold blue text and an email form.
Group photo of diverse people on escalator at an event promoting eczema awareness, with text encouraging becoming an NEA ambassador and supporting eczema community.