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​Rose’s artistic journey began with a BA (Hons) Degree in Costume Design from the London College of Fashion. From a Camden market stall, she launched a successful illustration brand, with her distinctive designs gracing the shelves of iconic department stores such as Liberty, Selfridges, Harrods, and John Lewis.

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This eclectic foundation paved the way for a dynamic freelance career, encompassing work in TV and licensing. Over the years, Rose has received notable recognition, including a nomination for the Henries Most Promising Artist award. Her collaborations span award-winning screenwriters, development producers, and esteemed animation studios such as King Rollo in the UK and GURU in Canada.​

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Rose now draws on her diverse creative background and deep connection to the British countryside to pursue her passion as a full-time painter from her studio in the heart of Winchester.​​​​​

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Jo Rose (b.1976, UK)

Education:

1999: BA (Hons) Degree in Costume Design at the London College of Fashion

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Memberships:

  • Member of the Society of Scottish Artists.

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Professional Experience:

1999 : Director of a small publishing company, designing for Liberty, Harrods, and John Lewis

2012 : Creator and Designer of DEER LITTLE FOREST, an art brand inspired by the New Forest and folklore, developing a unique visual identity and expanding into licensing and collaborations

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Publications:

2025

  • The Wild Roof Journal, Summer Edition

  • Witches Magazine, Summer Edition

  • Witches Magazine, Autumn Edition​

  • Witches Magazine, Winter Edition

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Exhibitions and Achievements:​

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2026:

  • Upcoming- October 2026- Solo Show, No:10 Chagford, Devon

  • March 25th-31st- 'Year of the Horse'- Solo show, Spring Cheltenham, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

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2025​​​

  • November 8th-14th- Solo show, A Winters Year, Strawberry Gallery, Hampshire

  • October 5th- 26th- 'Of Seeds and Stories' Group Show, Unit 37, Brooks Centre, Winchester 

  • August 15th- October 24th. LIFE WITH WATER 30 X 30 ONLINE EDITION -| SSA AT AN TOBAR, ISLE OF MULL 

  • August 9th- 13th- Solo show at Sailors Jail, Cornwall

  • July 4th-5th, Artful Collective Summer Exhibition at Sir Harold Hillier's Garden.  

2024

  • Hampshire Open Studio

2023

  • Autumn Show, Palais des Vaches, New Forest

  • Open Exhibition, St Barbe Museum, New Forest

  • Rebirth and Regeneration in a Post-Pandemic Society, Group Show, The Bulb, Southampton

2021

  • Hampshire Open Studios, SpudWORKS, Sway

2014

  • Brand Licensing Europe Trade Show, London

  • Pulse Design Trade Show, London

2013

  • Brand Licensing Exhibition, London

  • Forest Creatures and Other Animals Exhibition, London

  • Pulse Design Trade Show, London

  • Nominated for the Henries Most Promising Artist Award

2012

  • Into The Woods, Illustration Group Show, London Design Festival

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