Signed Ashley Longshore Appraisal

Ashley Longshore Original 'Save a Horse Ride a Cowboy' (Johnnie Walker/Country Music Theme)

This is a 24x24 inch original mixed media painting by contemporary American artist Ashley Longshore. Characterized by her signature 'pop art' style, the composition features a central figure holding an acoustic guitar, seemingly depicting a country music artist. Superimposed atop the background is a flask-style bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label and a crystal glass filled with amber liquid and ice. The background consists of a vibrant royal blue field decorated with large, pale yellow or cream-colored floral motifs, reminiscent of vintage wallpaper patterns. At the upper left, the provocative phrase 'SAVE A HORSE RIDE A COWBOY' is rendered in stylized pink bubble lettering with white dots, imitating the look of marquee lights or rhinestones. Longshore’s work is noted for its thick, lustrous epoxy resin finish which creates a high-gloss, glass-like surface over the canvas. The materials likely include acrylic paint, possible collaged photographic elements (typical of her portrait work), and heavy resin. The condition appears to be excellent based on the visual evidence, with no visible crazing, yellowing of the resin, or impact damage to the corners. The craftsmanship is professional, utilizing high-quality pigments and a sophisticated layering technique that creates depth between the figurative elements and the decorative backdrop. This piece embodies the artist's focus on consumerism, pop culture icons, and Southern charm with a satirical edge, likely dating from the 2010s to present.