Ashwinstudio art blog - Artist Studio

Paintings, contemporary sculpture and furniture by Ashley Baldwin-Smith


New Adjustable Wall Easel

2nd May, 2019

I decided to build a wall easel that is easily adjustable and does not take up much room. I chose anodised aluminium profile as it is strong, very straight and takes up […]

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West Runton Morning After The Storm

27th November, 2018

Decided to take a painting and camping trip to West and East Runton in early October where I made a number sketches and plein air painting studies. During the second night of […]

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Self-Build New Art Studio – part 4

6th December, 2017

I chose to clad the art studio with larch because it is affordable and very long-lasting. However, I was careful to source locally grown larch and also used a local company to […]

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Self-Build New Art Studio – part 3

6th December, 2017

I investigated many types of roof finishes but finally decided on a EPDM rubber roofing membrane because it is; hard-wearing, reasonably priced, not to difficult to for a DIYer, works within the […]

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Self-Build New Art Studio – part 2

6th December, 2017

Before I started the studio self-build I sat down and worked out what I wanted in the building and how I would position electric sockets. Top of my list was somewhere to […]

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