Heathland Artworks
This week, I went along to Farnham Heath; an RSPB nature reserve where a selection of artwork is currently on display – including the work of a few of my peers from uni! The artwork trail has been… Read More
This week, I went along to Farnham Heath; an RSPB nature reserve where a selection of artwork is currently on display – including the work of a few of my peers from uni! The artwork trail has been… Read More
Posted on June 23, 2017 by rosiewesley
I just wanted to share with you some images of the finished silver works that I have made for my final degree collection. I have titled these pieces ‘Ashurst In Silver I’ and ‘Ashurst in Silver II’. The… Read More
Posted on May 20, 2017 by rosiewesley
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Progress! This week I jumped in at the deep end and started to assemble some final pieces! I wanted to share with you a few of my working progress images from the workshop, so I hope you enjoy…. Read More
Posted on April 1, 2017 by rosiewesley
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Just recently, our course tutor organised a cross-course induction at University for us to learn how to use the photography studios. The induction was led by the photography technician Beytan Erkmen and we were shown how to use… Read More
Posted on March 11, 2017 by rosiewesley
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This week I finally finished the big bronze piece that I’ve been working on! I am so pleased, as I desperately wanted this piece to be shown in the rising stars exhibition in March. It’s taken a long… Read More
Posted on February 18, 2017 by rosiewesley
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This week I took a trip down to The Sculpture Park in Churt, Farnham. This is a very local sculpture park, but one that I had not previously visited! It is home to over 800 sculptures, by a huge range of… Read More
Posted on January 14, 2017 by rosiewesley
A close friend of mine let me loose on her iPad yesterday – so that I could try out an app called Adobe Sketch. It was so much fun! The app is compatible with a Wacom pen and… Read More
Posted on December 14, 2016 by rosiewesley
I returned back to University this week! I feel quite nervous about progressing into my final year, but I’m also very excited to start taking my practical work to the next level. To kick-start my creative juices, I… Read More
Posted on September 14, 2016 by rosiewesley
Before I head back to University, I thought it would be a good idea to spend a day collecting up lots of bark from different locations in the New Forest to bring back with me to the workshops…. Read More
Posted on August 28, 2016 by rosiewesley
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Lately, I have been considering the importance of the context of my work and how it can change the meanings, perception and aesthetics of my pieces. I have been torn between the benefits of both a gallery or… Read More
Posted on July 2, 2016 by rosiewesley
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This week, I spent a few days with family, camping out in Beaulieu. This is one of my favourite places in the New Forest and it’s full of fantastic walks! Whilst staying in Beaulieu, I decided to gather some… Read More
Posted on June 29, 2016 by rosiewesley
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So, I have officially finished my final term of second year at University! It’s gone past so quickly and it feels so surreal to think that I will be starting the final year of my degree in only 3… Read More
Posted on June 11, 2016 by rosiewesley