WELCOME
Discover the beauty of botanical & coastal bas-relief impressions. The ephemeral preserved and nature captured in a moment in time. ​2D casts are meticulously crafted from plaster of paris, then painted by hand to bring warmth and depth to each individual piece.​The essence of nature is encapsulated in each unique casting. Let my intricate, tactile creations tell your story or preserve that special memory.
Bas-Relief Art
The Process:
An impression is made from foliage, flowers or beach combing finds, by arranging a composition onto clay then imprinting. The next stage involves the intricate work of removing the seeds, particles and debris, ensuring the impression in the clay is not disturbed.
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A 2D cast is then formed by pouring plaster of paris into a frame, that now sits on top of the imprinted composition.
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Once dry the cast is cleaned and tidied up, removing clay and any additional materials remaining. The cast then requires a further 2 weeks drying time to ensure strength and readiness to paint. The time, process and detail taken in this craft means each piece is a bespoke, one-off creation.
About Me
Hi, I’m Josephine, the artist behind Sentimental Castings. I have lived my whole life on the south coast of England; home has stretched from Cornwall to East Sussex and I settled in Southsea, Hampshire, with my family 10 years ago.
I’m a mixed media artist and creativity has always been an integral part of my life. The family business was in sign writing and screen printing, so every holiday while growing up I would help out in the shop. At college I pursued the art of photography and then in 2004 gained a BA (Hons) Fine Art, from Cardiff Metropolitan University.
Since then, I have achieved 20 years of experience in the NHS, working in rehabilitation and therapy. In that time, I have received a post graduate diploma in Human Communication and raised my family.
At the end of 2020 I enrolled in a 3D casting course in Dorset, learning to produce treasured keepsakes for families and loved ones.
In 2023, I wanted to develop my casting skills and combine it with what I’m truly inspired by; the beautiful nature and coastline of the south of England. I taught myself the art of 2D casting and I have been learning and developing my technique and style ever since.
My art has always been about hidden beauty and the ritualistic process; the making and the journey are as important as the finished piece. My botanical and coastal bas reliefs preserve the ephemeral and captures nature in a moment in time.
