I have always been involved within the dog showing world (my parents bred Cairn Terriers and I began showing my own dogs at 10 years of age). My adult life has been spent fostering abandoned dogs (and cats) and rehoming them. I always wanted to become a vet but unfortunately did not follow that path. Instead I volunteered at RSPCA as a Vet Nurse Assistant for some time.
I started Wild Woolly Heads to help people who were grieving over their passed dogs. I was making dogs as a hobby and friends kept asking me if I could make a replica of a their passed dog or a friend’s passed dog. I ended up doing so many dogs that I had to start a business.
As an artist, my business is more than a just means to make an income, as it is the platform through which I can both personally express myself and create beautiful artwork for others to enjoy. In November 2018, I started my business, Ashley Bunting Studio.