Ashanté J. Ford

I specialize in auric/intuitive poetry alongside illustration to create grounded, personal narratives. My process begins with a brief conversation. I ask a few guiding questions, notice body language, tone, and key words, then translate that into a poem written in real-time with pen and paper. I work at a small table setup with printed menus of offerings, sample poems, ink pens, and textured paper, often adding simple line illustrations to accompany each piece. At events, I create a steady and welcoming flow where people can sit, share, and leave with something tangible in their hands. My poetry centers reflection, affirmation, and clarity—offering language people can return to.