So the connection today is the Retired Wrestler's Golden Ring - yippee! This is a great chance to look through Seymours limited edition collection of prints, if you would like the complete folio, it comes with it's very own gold , die cut band!
Tuesday, 18 December 2012
5 Gold (retired wrestler) Rings!
So the connection today is the Retired Wrestler's Golden Ring - yippee! This is a great chance to look through Seymours limited edition collection of prints, if you would like the complete folio, it comes with it's very own gold , die cut band!
Sunday, 16 December 2012
4 Coller Birds
So this is another fabulous moment of pun-age! Marie-Rose has some super sweet, stylish necklaces which will remind some of the home-sewer's out there of pattern kits from yester-year! A wearable look-book from the rose-tinted decade's of the 50's, 60's and 70's... and you wear them round your collar... and there's 4 of them... and The Eels song "I Like Birds" explains everything else, except the price which is £18.50 per necklace. If you would like to see more from this designer or buy one of these gems click here and tap your toes, shop and bop to the music.
3 French Hens...Sophie, Edith & Carolyn...
Bonjour Edith! Au Revoir Sophie! Aye Aye Wifie!
A little something sad from the first French Hen - Bonjour Edith! She is singing about our second French Hen - Sophie and a swift Aye Aye Wifie to our third French Hen - Carolyn Alexander who is living in France, experiencing life as a Weggie turned Frog. Carolyn as produced this helpful guide for any of you Scots Wifies out there thinking of becoming French Hen's too, and it's a cracker! £10.
Friday, 14 December 2012
2 Titled Doves, not crying like Price's...
Well, it's only day 2 and the connections are getting tenuious already, but any excuse for some Prince in his Prime right? For anyone looking for this day and ages version of 2 Turtle Doves, we suggest:
Thursday, 13 December 2012
A Partridge and a Wee Tree
To keep things a little more festive, we will also be including some tunes for you to chair dace your way through, whilst drinking something festive - coffee with holly leaf art / Christmas Tea / Hot Chocolate with Cinnamon / Egg Nog are all acceptable beverages - depending on age / national laws / hour of day - naturally. This is after all responsible party season.
From the top:
The Partridge Family sing Rock Around The Christmas Tree - love that album cover!
Partidge Screenprinted by Alice Melvin £75
3D Fokd Trees Screenprinted & Handmade by Karoline Rerrie £10-£20
Wednesday, 12 December 2012
Patrick Moore on The Big Breakfast
Here at The Red Door Gallery, we were sad to hear that legend Patrick Moore died on December 9th. A man with abundant passion, enthusiasm, intellect has made his mark on many generations. We love his attachment to his cat, his 1908 Woodstock Typewriter, The Sky at Night, and above all his sense of humor.
Thursday, 6 December 2012
Stop Your Messing Around - London Corner Shop Becomes a Musical Instrument!
Best use of Instant Noodles ever! What a great project to work on, certainly makes us want to hot tail it to the corner shop, not sure it's quite the right time of day for a redstripe, but hey, if that's the play button... see video below for the How To:
Wednesday, 5 December 2012
Last Date For Picture Framing!
Tuesday, 4 December 2012
Calender Crazy!
Just for all you super organized guys and galls - we think we have a calendar here for everyone! Prices range from £6.50 - £26... check them all out here.
Friday, 9 November 2012
Heather print by Laurie Hastings!
We just got these beautiful screen prints - 'Heather' - in from Laurie Hastings! We thought we would give them a mention as we think they evoke the feelings of a dreamy autumn night, maybe fireworks night even, and it reminds us that even though evenings get chilly this time of year, it is still a beautiful sight to behold. If they take your fancy or you think they might take someone else's, the prints are available on our newly revamped online shop and in store along with a great selection of other prints by Laurie!
Wednesday, 31 October 2012
Trick or Treat
Wednesday, 24 October 2012
Bring Your Dancing Shoes!
Friday 27th October 2012, 8pm-Late
Tickets £10- Available from Peter (call/text) 07899854252
please purchase tickets in advance and present on the night
Sunday, 21 October 2012
He knows what love isn't!
Here's another nod to a Swedish band, we've gone mad for Sweden! This is Jens Lekman! He's onto his fourth album now 'I Know What Love Isn't' so you might have already heard of him? Check out the title track above and if you ever get a chance to see him live....go for it, you won't be able to stop your self having a wee boogie! If you like this, it's also worth checking out Blood Music too, he's even collaborated with First Aid Kit!
Friday, 19 October 2012
Make an #owlmask tonight with @awoodentree #museumlates
We are just super excited that A Wooden Tree has agreed to work with us on tonight’s Museum Late’s event – Behind The Masque. Kirsty and The Red Door Gallery team will be there to help you create your very own owl mask with some of the beautiful craft papers Kirsty’s magpie-eye has sourced for the project. We were lucky enough to try out a couple of designs in the woods yesterday – Twi – Twoo!
If your heading to National Museum of Scotland, please come and find us in The Animal World Gallery, we have a mini exhibition of A Wooden Tree’s brand new creations! If you are not able to make it along in person, then don’t feel left out, just click here to see her new works online now!
Sunday, 14 October 2012
A Dedicated Follower Of...Devastee
Do you love illustration AND fashion?! Yeah!? Us too! That's why the french design duo Devastee are so ace! Francois Alary the brains behind the drawings and Ophelie Klere the brains behind the design, combine their genius to create dark and sinister garments with a cheeky twist all in the strict palette of black and white, all pretty wearable too! Too die for....
Friday, 12 October 2012
@countryhomesmag - You Light Me Up 2!
We are just pleased as punch to see this beautiful spread in Country Homes & Interiors. Their November 2012 magazine has a fantastic spread themed around perfect printing, a title which we wholeheartedly agree fits with Sunlight on Closed Lid’s newest print “You Light Me Up (edition 2)”. Our thanks go to Sally Denning, the Feature and Stylist behind the article for listing our Red Door Gallery as the place to visit for the ever popular Sunlight on Closed Lids collection of greeting cards (£3), posters (£10) and prints (£16 – £25 ).
To see more designs by Kate Holiday, the talented illustrator behind the strikingly unique design work of Sunlight on Closed Lids, head on over to her pages on our online shop.
Wednesday, 10 October 2012
Colour Me Fun!!
Sunday, 7 October 2012
Quick I need the First Aid Kit!
Hey there everybody! We just wanted to shout about our new crush on singing duo First Aid Kit! Check out the video and you might see why we have been playing these other worldly harmonies in the gallery non-stop lately! Their recent album is super super lush!
Wednesday, 3 October 2012
Dedicated follower of...Holly Fulton
We've been wanting to blog about Holly Fulton's gorgeous work for a while now, and it seems that since she was first on our radar she has gone from strength to strength!! Deservedly winning awards for her beautifully decorative garments and graphically embellished accessories inspired by amoungst others, Art Deco architecture and powerful iconic woman . It's been amazing to follow the rise in recognition of Holly's designs, as we have been big fans since the early days!Check her out and have a good look at the detail in her prints, it's jaw dropping!
Sunday, 30 September 2012
Yes! This is The Kit!
Just a quick nudge in the direction of This Is The Kit today friends! One of the Red Door gang saw them live a wee while ago supporting Francois And The Atlas Mountain and were stunned by the voice of Kate Staples and the band's beautiful arrangements of banjo, trumpet and electric guitars. We've since spotted them on Radio 6 for Mark Riley and still can't get enough! Check out the lush videos above and you could even try and catch them live somewhere near you too!
Sunday, 23 September 2012
Look Who's Popped Up In Our Window
These cute little Hedgehogs and Leveret Hares are the work of local glass artist Rachel Elliot.
Rachel has been working with glass since 2000 when she attended an evening class in leaded stained glass. She has since gone on to study at Edinburgh College of Art, Graduating in 2007 with a degree in Applied Arts: Architectural Glass.
In 2009 she took the plunge and set up her own glass studio. From here she makes all her Comissions, Sculptures, Giftware and teaches glass making classes. She's one busy lady.
Here's Rachel busy working away in her studio.
Our favourite little guy is the Autum Hedgehog.
If you're local to Edinburgh then you must come and check these little guys hanging out in our window.
Those unfortunate not to be local can buy her Leveret Hares on our website.
Posted By Ashley
Saturday, 22 September 2012
A Dedicated Follower Of...Grimes
So this is the beginning of a fresh new regular part of The Red Door blog! Which is all about fashion! We don't want this to be about expensive catwalk shows or big name labels - more fashion icons in the making and independent designers with an eye for innovation. Hence the first post....Grimes. Grimes aka Claire Boucher is an electronica musician from Canada, who seems to be grabbing the world by storm! We definitely recommend checking her music out but we wanted to acknowledge her influence on street trend right now with her bubblegum hair and penchant for eyeball jewellery, you might have seen a copycat without even knowing it! We love her free spirited sense of style and creativity....check her out!
Friday, 21 September 2012
Only Yesterday
We have been following the films of Studio Ghibli (the Japanese equivalent of Disney but better?!) for a wee while now but after delving into their back catalogue we came across this beautifully poignant and heart felt animation about memories of childhood called 'Only Yesterday'. You may know Studio Ghibli from their more recent releases Howl's Moving Castle and Ponyo...well, this one is maybe a little less silly and fantastical, apart from the best scene, when the 10 year old protagonist falls in love and spontaneously flies into the air and swims through the clouds....sooooo cute!
Friday, 14 September 2012
Meet Mick and Audrey - vintage furniatrue redesigned by @ziggysawdust_
Ziggy Sawdust is an Edinburgh based furniture redesign business, providing you with one-of-a-kind, lovingly reworked pieces to brighten up your home. You may have already seen them in our windows!
Focusing on furniture from the 1950s- 1970s, Ziggy Sawdust transforms them from tired, dated pieces into contemporary creations, whilst keeping a retro inspired twist.
Amy Dolan is the brains behind the business, who was initially inspired to create sculptures from found furniture. Amy has since graduated from Art School and opted to use her woodwork skills and rapport with furniture to make unique creations that are both functional and fun!
Ziggy Sawdust’s well loved pieces offer an idealistic escape from tedium of generic, flat-packed furniture... most furniture today just isn't built to last, but the pieces that she sources have already stood the test of time.
If you would like to have a piece of furniture given the Ziggy Sawdust treatment, please just ask at The Red Door Gallery and we can hello arrange a Bespoke product appointment for you.
Email nicky@edinburghart.com for more info.
Post by Nicky
New window exhibition fun, fresh in from Karoline Rerrie!
screen prints in a window feature created especially for
The Red Door Gallery, Edinburgh.
have sprung up overnight. She has brought the trees to life, giving them
newly found 3 dimensional forms by combining screen printing, card, cutting,
fabric and even a bit of sewing.
painting, silk screen printing and Japanese Gocco printing. She has
always seen her work as a craft and strives to maintain a handmade
element which is what initially led her to explore printmaking.
Karoline now designs, makes and sells a range of multiples
including greetings cards, small books and prints. She also collaborates
with other illustrators to produce limited edition fanzines and colouring
in books combining different types of printing. And as if that isn’t enough
she co-ordinates the publication of the Girls Who Draw series of
postcard books which feature her work and that of other women illustrators.
and this exhibition is as detailed and wondrous as her
previous folio of works.
Wednesday, 12 September 2012
Summer Hola iday fun with Cliff Richard... you gotta love him!
September is half way through and as we've been working our socks of here at The Red Door Gallery over August, and Karoline Rerrie and Ziggy Sawdust are holding fort in our window of a exhibition, its time for a wee wonder to Vitnam... a late summeer holiday for Nicky! It was either Cliff Richard or some Nam themed hip hop, and its turns out, Cliff won. See you in a few weeks!
Post By Nicky
Sunday, 9 September 2012
Power to the Cat!
Cat Power has been making music for a while now so we're sure she won't be new to a lot of you guys but we just can't get enough of her new single 'Ruin'. It's great to see her come back with such a great album as well after a long time away from original writing! Go Chan!
Wednesday, 1 August 2012
New Seymour prints!
For those of you looking to add to your collection or even those who can appreciate an amazingly well executed, creepy eery graphic illustration, check out these new prints from Seymour! There's no doubt this guy has an imagination with penmanship to match! They've just arrived into the gallery along with a collection of A6 size characters framed in Seymour's customary black Victorian style frame. If these might be out your budget then they come unframed too for only £12.50!