Asher C. Freeman Foundation

He then decided economics had too little math and decided to pursue pure mathematics. But after a summer working for the Census Bureau with a lot of down-time spent sketching his co-workers, Asher realized that his passion was the visual arts. He spent the following year intensely working on his drawing technique, studying painting and researching schools that would help him reach his goal of becoming an illustrator. When he discovered the Watts Atelier of the Arts (www.wattsatelier.com), he knew he had found the right place for him and moved to Encinitas, California, to study there. He progressed rapidly in his art technique and creativity. On August 7, 2013, his life was taken from him while he was at his easel working on his latest project. The Asher C. Freeman Foundation was created to carry forth his spirit and commitment to the visual arts.  Samples of his work are below.

About Asher

Asher C. Freeman was born in San Francisco, California, on September 26, 1989. Asher was an avid reader, video gamer and Japanese anime fan. When he was in fifth grade, he won second place in a national contest sponsored by Nintendo to write a Pokeman story line. During that time, he also sketched out a comic strip of the life of a short, nerdy middle school student named Zod, who was Asher's alter ego. After graduating from high school in Fairfax, Virginia, Asher attended community college.  He first focused on computer science, but was intrigued with economics.

Mission Statement

The Asher C. Freeman Foundation (ACFF), established in memory of Asher C. Freeman, provides grants and subsidies to young and emerging artists. It is the belief of the ACFF that the visual arts are an invaluable part of our cultural heritage and the artists who create them are an essential resource.