Ashley Bennett-Stoddard is an accomplished artist based in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. She began her artistic journey apprenticing with her father, the renowned sculptor Bob Bennett, specializing in bronze sculptures. Ashley further honed her skills at The Academy of Art in San Francisco, where she developed a passion for painting. Her work has been showcased in galleries nationwide, and she has contributed to 38 nonprofits. Notably, she co-owned Bennett Sculpture Carmel, which received the “Business of the Year” award from the Carmel Chamber of Commerce and was recognized as “The Best Sculpture Gallery” for five consecutive years. Ashley made “Grace”, a mixed-media sculpture installed in the BCAC sculpture park.
