My biggest inspirations are my love of nature, the stunning scenery, myths, legends and history of the UK. The UK provides me with a great range of sources of inspiration, from mountains, to ancient forests and stone circles. I feel blessed to live in a land that is so rich in the Earth’s bounties and with such a deep and varied history.
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Ruth recently was awarded the Winner of the Glass Sellers Award at the British Glass Biennale 2015.will be exhibiting at the London Glassblowing Gallery in August as part of the Essence Exhibition and also she has a stand at MADE London in October. Please visit her website www.ruthshelley.co.uk for further shows and exhibitions.
Joined CGS a few years ago
My preference is deep cutting with unusual shapes or solid blocks. I like to find designs that will make the most of the empty shape and color.
Engraving Techniques with Flexible drive and sandblast; often combined for effect. Occasional stipple work. I do not have time to do regular commissions but hope to have the opportunity later.
my current work combines glass and ceramics