About

Hello, my name is Aaron Ashley and I'm a freelance illustrator specializing in technical, product, and instructional illustration. I create highly detailed digital illustrations to visually communicate complex information for clients in advertising, publishing, science and engineering. My passion includes realistic vector illustration, 2D & 3D illustration, line art, instructional and informational illustration.

Prior to my freelance career, I worked in-house as an illustrator where I developed my skills and passion for realistic vector illustration. During this time, I produced a wide variety of automotive, technical and product illustrations for use in advertising, brochures, manuals, and product packaging.

After studying graphic design at Iowa State University, I continued my education at Northern Illinois University, where I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in illustration.

When I'm not busy illustrating, I love spending time with my amazing wife and kids, working out, being outdoors, playing golf and watching sports.

For samples of my work, visit my portfolio page. For more information or to discuss availability and pricing for your project, visit my contact page or call me at (847) 289-9505.

Select Clients (Past and Present):

Argonne National Laboratory, BAG Corp, CamelBak, Consumer Reports, Copco, Culligan International, DIY Network, Golf Magazine, Heat and Control, Hemispheres, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, International Truck, Labotix, Maxim Magazine, McGraw-Hill, Medline Industries, Mitsubishi, Muscle & Fitness, My Ford, National Geographic Adventure, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pearson Education, Starbucks, SKI Magazine, This Old House, Time Inc., Tufts Magazine, University of Virginia, Washington State University, 5280 Magazine