Ron Ashtiani
@ashtianiron.bsky.social
Dad x3, Art Director, Author, Oil Painter. Board Director @SteamforgedLtd, Ambassador @Specialeffect, Serial company founder of @atomhawk & @bigthursday_uk Currently working on THE THING Remastered and painting stuff!
https://www.ronashtiani.com/
https://www.ronashtiani.com/
A bit of a throwback digital illustration to brighten up a Wednesday morning.
I painted this back in 2018. I don’t do much digital painting these days as AI changed how I felt about it. The effort seems worthless. However that's what led me to oil painting, the most real medium there is.
I painted this back in 2018. I don’t do much digital painting these days as AI changed how I felt about it. The effort seems worthless. However that's what led me to oil painting, the most real medium there is.
October 29, 2025 at 9:10 AM
A bit of a throwback digital illustration to brighten up a Wednesday morning.
I painted this back in 2018. I don’t do much digital painting these days as AI changed how I felt about it. The effort seems worthless. However that's what led me to oil painting, the most real medium there is.
I painted this back in 2018. I don’t do much digital painting these days as AI changed how I felt about it. The effort seems worthless. However that's what led me to oil painting, the most real medium there is.
I am exhibiting at @McrArtFair on 21-23 November at Manchester Central. Book your tickets and see me at the fair, for the collector, the curator and the simply curious! hashtag#MAF25
I also have 25 guest tickets to the preview on Friday 21st if you message me quick!
I also have 25 guest tickets to the preview on Friday 21st if you message me quick!
October 28, 2025 at 2:21 PM
I am exhibiting at @McrArtFair on 21-23 November at Manchester Central. Book your tickets and see me at the fair, for the collector, the curator and the simply curious! hashtag#MAF25
I also have 25 guest tickets to the preview on Friday 21st if you message me quick!
I also have 25 guest tickets to the preview on Friday 21st if you message me quick!
The games industry is a place where people with ADHD and Autism are managed by Psychopaths in companies owned by Narcissist billionaires 😬
August 27, 2025 at 8:42 AM
The games industry is a place where people with ADHD and Autism are managed by Psychopaths in companies owned by Narcissist billionaires 😬
Took a gamble on these today and it paid off…..totally fine
August 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Took a gamble on these today and it paid off…..totally fine
A painting of Savage River, Denali National park, Alaska. Painted this over the past few weeks from a video I took from the lookout point. 100cm by 50cm
I probably could have broken the scene up into 3 smaller paintings but I wanted to show the massive expanse and beauty of it.
I probably could have broken the scene up into 3 smaller paintings but I wanted to show the massive expanse and beauty of it.
July 28, 2025 at 6:46 PM
A painting of Savage River, Denali National park, Alaska. Painted this over the past few weeks from a video I took from the lookout point. 100cm by 50cm
I probably could have broken the scene up into 3 smaller paintings but I wanted to show the massive expanse and beauty of it.
I probably could have broken the scene up into 3 smaller paintings but I wanted to show the massive expanse and beauty of it.
All set for my second Alnmouth arts festival! Come say hello if you are in the area
June 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM
All set for my second Alnmouth arts festival! Come say hello if you are in the area
Hi folks, if you are in the North East UK and looking for something to do this weekend, come over to the Alnmouth Arts festival and say hello! I’ll be exhibiting there all weekend along with many other artists.
June 12, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Hi folks, if you are in the North East UK and looking for something to do this weekend, come over to the Alnmouth Arts festival and say hello! I’ll be exhibiting there all weekend along with many other artists.
“Hounded” the game has gone live on Kickstarter. I’ve been helping the guys at IMPRNT make this project happen. Great bunch of folks and they had me at “You play as an English sheepdog” ❤️
www.kickstarter.com/projects/hou...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/hou...
Hounded
A Dog-Adventure Game where you will follow your nose to find your master.
www.kickstarter.com
June 3, 2025 at 7:43 AM
“Hounded” the game has gone live on Kickstarter. I’ve been helping the guys at IMPRNT make this project happen. Great bunch of folks and they had me at “You play as an English sheepdog” ❤️
www.kickstarter.com/projects/hou...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/hou...
"Harvest Sky" one that I painted back in March and is now finally dry and framed.
A psychedelic take on the world and the complexity of clouds, colours and the ever changing weather.
A2 size on wood panel, including frame.
Available to purchase.
A psychedelic take on the world and the complexity of clouds, colours and the ever changing weather.
A2 size on wood panel, including frame.
Available to purchase.
May 29, 2025 at 11:12 AM
"Harvest Sky" one that I painted back in March and is now finally dry and framed.
A psychedelic take on the world and the complexity of clouds, colours and the ever changing weather.
A2 size on wood panel, including frame.
Available to purchase.
A psychedelic take on the world and the complexity of clouds, colours and the ever changing weather.
A2 size on wood panel, including frame.
Available to purchase.
Tough day at the office but the horses gave me some good crits
May 23, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Tough day at the office but the horses gave me some good crits
All set for the Ponteland art fair today!
May 11, 2025 at 10:40 AM
All set for the Ponteland art fair today!
My first proper Plein air painting, it's a lot harder than I ever thought it would be but also very rewarding because of all the environmental challenges that are going on around you. Todays issue was not weather but a horde of bugs landing on the paint. @leecraigmile has been an awesome teacher!
April 29, 2025 at 10:07 PM
My first proper Plein air painting, it's a lot harder than I ever thought it would be but also very rewarding because of all the environmental challenges that are going on around you. Todays issue was not weather but a horde of bugs landing on the paint. @leecraigmile has been an awesome teacher!
I’ll be doing my “Art Of Direction” talk live today at the DVRS conference in Manchester.
It will also be live-streamed here if you can’t make it.
youtube.com/live/YtD8T7r...
It will also be live-streamed here if you can’t make it.
youtube.com/live/YtD8T7r...
DVRS Games Festival 2025 Day 01
YouTube video by School of Digital Arts
youtube.com
April 10, 2025 at 9:05 AM
I’ll be doing my “Art Of Direction” talk live today at the DVRS conference in Manchester.
It will also be live-streamed here if you can’t make it.
youtube.com/live/YtD8T7r...
It will also be live-streamed here if you can’t make it.
youtube.com/live/YtD8T7r...
I’ll be speaking at DVRS this Thursday afternoon. The line up looks great, come say hi if you are joining us!
www.schoolofdigitalarts.mmu.ac.uk/events/dvrs-...
www.schoolofdigitalarts.mmu.ac.uk/events/dvrs-...
DVRS Games Festival 2025 - School of Digital Arts (SODA) – Manchester Metropolitan University
SODA and POC in Play invite you to attend the first international diverse games festival in person in Manchester Metropolitan’s School of Digital Arts.
www.schoolofdigitalarts.mmu.ac.uk
April 8, 2025 at 7:55 AM
I’ll be speaking at DVRS this Thursday afternoon. The line up looks great, come say hi if you are joining us!
www.schoolofdigitalarts.mmu.ac.uk/events/dvrs-...
www.schoolofdigitalarts.mmu.ac.uk/events/dvrs-...
This week's oil painting, from photos of a trip to Melrose in Scotland last Autumn.
I'm still not sure if I like this painting, I put a lot of vibrant colour into as I was trying to capture that golden time at the end of the day when the sun is low. It maybe feels like there is too much going on?
I'm still not sure if I like this painting, I put a lot of vibrant colour into as I was trying to capture that golden time at the end of the day when the sun is low. It maybe feels like there is too much going on?
April 2, 2025 at 4:23 PM
This week's oil painting, from photos of a trip to Melrose in Scotland last Autumn.
I'm still not sure if I like this painting, I put a lot of vibrant colour into as I was trying to capture that golden time at the end of the day when the sun is low. It maybe feels like there is too much going on?
I'm still not sure if I like this painting, I put a lot of vibrant colour into as I was trying to capture that golden time at the end of the day when the sun is low. It maybe feels like there is too much going on?
A little preview of my work in the Biscuit Factory Newcastle upon Tyne. I will also be speaking at the Unstoppable Gaming event there on March 16th, come along and say hello
March 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
A little preview of my work in the Biscuit Factory Newcastle upon Tyne. I will also be speaking at the Unstoppable Gaming event there on March 16th, come along and say hello
Just dropped 9 paintings off at the Biscuit Factory gallery in Newcastle. I’m thrilled and slightly bemused that my work is going to feature in their Spring collection March 7th to May 10th. If you are ever in the area, go check it out.
February 27, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Just dropped 9 paintings off at the Biscuit Factory gallery in Newcastle. I’m thrilled and slightly bemused that my work is going to feature in their Spring collection March 7th to May 10th. If you are ever in the area, go check it out.
Reposted by Ron Ashtiani
Today is the last day to respond to the consultation. It's a bit of a battle to get through, but it's got to be worth it if you care about the arts and democracy at all www.gov.uk/government/c...
Copyright and Artificial Intelligence
This consultation seeks views on how the government can ensure the UK’s legal framework for AI and copyright supports the UK creative industries and AI sector together.
www.gov.uk
February 25, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Today is the last day to respond to the consultation. It's a bit of a battle to get through, but it's got to be worth it if you care about the arts and democracy at all www.gov.uk/government/c...
All framed and ready to go to the Biscuit Factory gallery for their Spring collection.
February 21, 2025 at 10:54 AM
All framed and ready to go to the Biscuit Factory gallery for their Spring collection.
I have some big news! Eight of my paintings to be exhibited at the Biscuit factory in Newcastle from March 7th to May 10th as part of their Spring collection. I'm pinching my self right now! Opening night is free entry on March 7th, Pls come!
thebiscuitfactorynewcastle.eventcube.io/events/71378...
thebiscuitfactorynewcastle.eventcube.io/events/71378...
The Spring Preview
Celebrate the new season with The Spring Preview at The Biscuit Factory. A free open evening where a brand new exhibition of original still life and wildlife paintings by artist Fiona Sturrock will be...
thebiscuitfactorynewcastle.eventcube.io
February 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I have some big news! Eight of my paintings to be exhibited at the Biscuit factory in Newcastle from March 7th to May 10th as part of their Spring collection. I'm pinching my self right now! Opening night is free entry on March 7th, Pls come!
thebiscuitfactorynewcastle.eventcube.io/events/71378...
thebiscuitfactorynewcastle.eventcube.io/events/71378...
I love varnish time! When oil paints dry, they do so via a process of oxidisation and so the colours go dull. The varnish process brings back the colour and harmonises the painting.
February 18, 2025 at 7:41 PM
I love varnish time! When oil paints dry, they do so via a process of oxidisation and so the colours go dull. The varnish process brings back the colour and harmonises the painting.
Striding edge in February, what an inspiring place! A bit f*cking scary though in the ice!
February 15, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Striding edge in February, what an inspiring place! A bit f*cking scary though in the ice!
Made it Pocket Gamer in London after some epic queues! If you are here, come say hi.
January 21, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Made it Pocket Gamer in London after some epic queues! If you are here, come say hi.
One that I painted last year but didn’t like it so I reworked. It is of Stanage edge in Derbyshire, I spent man a summer (and winter) roaming as a teenager
January 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM
One that I painted last year but didn’t like it so I reworked. It is of Stanage edge in Derbyshire, I spent man a summer (and winter) roaming as a teenager