Ashley Thayer (born in Austin, TX, 1979 lives in Los Angeles) studied at the Rhode Island School of Design (BFA Painting 2000) and her work has been shown throughout the US and in France. She studied dyeing at Penland School of Crafts and she has led dyeing workshops for kids and adults. Her photographs have been printed by Foam Magazine and RVCA, and she has created artwork for Keep Company and Consolidated Skateboards.