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Taking artistic inspiration from the late-Winter landscape and Hedgerows of Northern Ireland

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Taking artistic inspiration from the late-Winter landscape and Hedgerows of Northern Ireland

Regular walks throughout the Winter are my way of keeping connected to the landscape and the changing of the seasons.

Come January and February I eagerly await the smallest signs of spring that may appear- buds starting to form, green shoots appearing, snow drops, the slight lengthening of days, and, of course, the bright and vibrant yellow of the whin/gorse blossom providing a burst of hopeful colour even on the greyest days. 

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A Sense of Place Collection- The Story behind my new Giclée prints inspired by the Northern Irish Landscape

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A Sense of Place Collection- The Story behind my new Giclée prints inspired by the Northern Irish Landscape

Introducing my new Collection of Giclée prints inspired by the beauty, heritage and familiarity of the Northern Irish landscape.

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Original Artwork Commissions from Ruth Osborne Art

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Original Artwork Commissions from Ruth Osborne Art

If you have ever wanted to explore commissioning an original artwork- read on! I'll take you through the process of commissioning an original piece of textile art from me.

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Why Irish Linen?

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Why Irish Linen?

Why Irish Linen?

I create my work on Irish Linen for a number of reasons; from the aesthetic qualities of the fabric to it's heritage and history in Northern Ireland.

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A Long Hiatus

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A Long Hiatus

When I launched my website and online shop back in mid-May we were in the midst of lockdown. There were signs that things were potentially going to ease. The weather was warm, sunny and heading towards Summer. And I was full of wonderful intentions of blogging every week, giving great insights into my work and my creative process. In truth, I have just about kept on top of keeping my website well stocked, working on commissions and fulfilling wholesale orders. Oh and did I mention when I launched the website I had a 3 month old baby?! So yes, blogging...

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