Red Door Gallery Weekly Blog
Welcome to The Red Door Gallery art blog! We hope you enjoy reading our regular updates of art news, featuring our artists, inspirations and all other creative happenings from our wee Edinburgh Gallery. We like to ‘blether’ here in Scotland, so sometimes we just blog about whatever is on our mind, hopefully, mildly entertaining! Thanks for reading and please do sign up to our ‘Mailing List’ for all other Red Door Gallery updates.
New Artist – Millie Rothera
We’re pleased to introduce you to recent Art Graduate in ‘Printed Textiles and Surface Pattern’, Millie Rothera. Millie’s bright and bold art prints and fabrics are created with a story to tell. Colour plays the biggest focus in her work, whether it’s for print or…
Animal Lover Alert – Ben Rothery
These are some prints from detail obsessed illustrator B en Rothery which we are keen to share with you. Ben’s intricate drawings beautifully capture the character of the subject whether it be an Otter, Puffin, Kingfisher, Sloth, etc. Add a frame from just £14,…
Joy, Hope and Discovery
Joy, Hope and Discovery – meet David Fleck Check out our most recent Newsletter to see David’s new inspirational work! When we go outside again!…
Welcome Back!
WE’VE GOT SOMETHING IN-STORE FOR YOU Our grand ‘post lock down’ re-opening on Victoria Street this weekend … No red carpet or fanfare on our re-opening, but we do have a new ‘welcome door mat’ and had some lovely customers in store…
Summer Holidays
We’re getting ready to ‘open our doors’ once again in Edinburgh and we hope you enjoy this collection of holiday inspired prints. Come see us if you are looking to visit Scotland this summer, we’ll be sure to give you a warm welcome 🙂
Lost in the Forest
“The Forest Series” by Catherine A Hiley Take a journey with us through the forest with these new and beautifully crafted screenprints from Catherine Hiley. Lovingly printed by hand on heavy 250 gsm ‘Zerkall Crème’ paper. Catherine tells us…
Father’s Day – Sunday 21st June
We have some rather good ideas for ‘Father’s Day on Sunday 21st June ‘, with some great Cards and art prints that will make Dad super happy on his special day and (more importantly) demonstrate that you really are the most perfect daughter or…
Rabbits, Rabbits, Everywhere!
Rabbits, Rabbits, Everywhere! They’re here, our favourite ‘Rabbit’ friends have just burrowed and bounced through our red doors. We have Dinosaur, Bathtime and Pilates along with some fantastic new cards and mugs. Why not use the monochrome to…
CLICK HERE – DAVID FLECK PRINT SALE Exciting news this week as the David Fleck print sale has started! Selected prints now on sale from 10% to 33% off. Limited time and limited stock so purchase your favourite prints before they are gone. CHECK OUT…
It’s the little Details that Count!
Breathe deep, look around and take the time to discover the natural world around you and through the eyes of Kirsty Baynham. We have just had a delivery of colourful patterned prints and stationery from Edinburgh based Kirsty Baynham. Kirsty’s mix of giclée…
“I’m the Dude, so that’s what you call me”
Calling all Dudes and Dudettes and please remember “I’m the Dude, so that’s what you call me”. Yes, it’s true, we have the new edition of ‘The Dude’ back in stock ! Take it easy this weekend with browsing these very popular art…
The Magpie Sale – Jewellery Added
Sunday fashion treat (calling all Magpies!) Now added to our ‘SALE’ , lots of new jewellery and accessories. Stock limited, so ‘grab a bargain’ today! For more details , see our Jewellery Added to Sale
Missing You!
We’re missing the ‘chitter chatter’ of customers in our busy ‘wee’ shop, our co-workers and just dreaming of getting back to our lovely Victoria Street (so eerily quiet at the moment). Please check out our Scottish Collection with many of…
Rainbow Collection
Bold and bright colours this week to bring a little bit of positive energy your way. Please check out this link and read more to view our ‘Rainbow Collection’. We do hope you like our inspiration.
Spring Sale
Guys, this is no April fool, see our ‘Spring Sale Flyer’! Also for you literary types, here’s an extract from ‘The Waste Land’ by T.S. Elliot: – “April is the cruellest month, breeding Lilacs out of the dead land, mixing…
All New Viktorija Illustration
We are very excited to have All New Viktorija Illustration spicing up our illustration collection! Fondly known also as And Smile, Viktorija has a beautiful new range of prints for us all to enjoy so take a look at her newest works – they’ll make you…
Marching Onwards
As we begin Marching Onwards into March we want to make sure that we’ve all had a chance to stop and smell February’s flowers! Take a look at this wee compilation of this past month’s best bits and this coming month’s ones to watch……
Owl About You!
Are you an Owl enthusiast or know a true lover of Owls? Then this is Owl About You! We have a magnificent selection of Owl inspired goodies to treat a loved one – a wise decision with Valentine’s Day just around the corner – so cast a big eye over…
Happy Chinese New Year/Burns Night – Meet The Artist – Sarah Kwan
This week marks the celebration of Chinese New Year and Burns Night (Saturday 25th) The first time the two celebrations have coincided since 1944. For such a special occasion, we thought it would be perfect timing to Meet The Artist – Sarah Kwan. Sarah’s…
Happy New Year – It’s 2020!
A Happy New Year – 2020 is finally here! We are very excited to share with you all that’s new to our Red Door Gallery including arty products, creative gifts and talented artists joining us in this fresh new year. We hope you had a fabulous Hogmanay and we…
Red Door Xmas Gift List
We love to lend a hand when it comes to choosing arty gifts so take a look at our Red Door Xmas Gift List! A selection of our team’s top Christmas picks that will get you inspired and excited about shopping independently – Rachel, Sarah, Lindsey, Ashley,…
Winter Wonderlands
We’d like to share some of our best Winter Wonderlands with you – illustrations and products that exude christmassy charm and snowy splendidness! Pop on your ski goggles, you’re about to be dazzled! A Winter Perch by Linda Richardson is a limited…
New in November
Time for a little look at what’s fresh and New in November! We’re getting ready for the Christmas season and have stocked our shop full of all things fun, fab and festive. We are a creative treasure chest of gorgeous gift ideas guaranteed to inspire peace,…
Spooky Halloween Special
It’s a Spooky Halloween Special this week – a showcase of the cool and creepy, deadly delightful and damned good design! Treat yourself to something spooky this October 31st and enjoy wreaking some Halloween havoc! The Owl Fold-Out Card by Susie Wright is…
October Arrivals
Let’s get a closer look at our October Arrivals – it’s been a busy month with lots of new work and new designers adding fantastic pieces to our gallery collection. With the festive season almost upon us, here’s a great chance to get ahead of…
Food and Drink
We are focusing on Food and Drink based design this week – a tasty source of inspiration for lots of designers and artists! Here is a selection of fantastic prints and products that are enjoyable to artists and foodies alike. It’s a tasty buffet of…
Jewellery Charms
We are mighty excited to showcase our greatest Jewellery Charms – our jewellery collections that are just so lovely they’ll have you swooning for silver, giddy for gold and enticed by everything in between! Take a turn around our garden of jewellery…
Autumn Arrivals
The official start of Autumn is this week so we’ve put together our best Autumn Arrivals that will see us through the darkening days, earlier nights and chillier climes! Autumn is a beautiful season so we should get out there and explore it – and lets…
Ceramic Selection
We have quite the Ceramic Selection at the Red Door Gallery – Everyone loves the look and feel of a beautiful ceramic piece especially when they’re hand painted, hand thrown, perfectly pinched and uber-handy! The hand-made ceramic scene is ripe with…
Student September
It’s Student September – Edinburgh welcomes back all it’s students as University begins again. Time to gear up for University living and all the fun Fresher’s week brings! We’d like to welcome these bright, young things with a selection…
Wonderful Wildlife Week
We’re enjoying a Wonderful Wildlife Week, spotting creatures of all kinds at home in our Gallery! If you’re a fan of fantastic Fauna then we reckon you’ll find a wee critter here that you’ll love! They’ve been keeping out of sight during…
Meet The Maker – Barry D Bulsara
The festival is now in full swing, any recommendations on what we must go and see? Barry Bulsara’s Jokes from the Fringe Limited Edition Screen Print has been a popular festival purchase this year. The Perfect time to find out a little bit more about Barry and…
Meet The Maker – David Fleck
It’s Festival Time!! one of our busiest times of year as everyone flock to Edinburgh for a month of Art, Drama, Music, Comedy, Cabaret and everything in between. If you’re looking for prints to remind yourself of all the fun you had in Edinburgh, then look…
The Festival – Time To Party
It’s The Festival – Time To Party! August has kicked off and in Edinburgh , that can mean only one thing… The city has become the center of all things art, comedy, circus, music and theater – A weird and wonderful month full of crazy days and…
Meet The Maker – Anna of Thundercliffe Press
It’s Relief Printing week here in the gallery so we’re celebrating all things Wood Cut, Lino Cut and Etching. Pop on over and have a read of our Relief Printing Special, to find out more about this great printing process and lots of our artists that like…
Relief Printing Special
It’s a Relief Printing Special this week! We’re focusing on our artists with a flare for the Relief Printing process! So that includes all things Wood Cut, Lino Cut and Etching. These printing techniques are part of one of the traditional families of…
Meet the Maker – Viktorija of And Smile Studio ????
It finally felt like summer might be here, well for a split second in Scotland. We can atleast keep the summer vibes all year round on our walls and in our browsers with the work of talented London based illustrator Viktorija Semjonova of And Smile Studio….
Summer Holidays
It’s the Summer Holidays and we hope they never end! It’s the time of the season for day trips, long trips, fun and games, relaxing weekends that turn into weeks! There is fun to be had indoors and outdoors because summer is an inspiring time – here…
Mountains and Bikes
All about Mountains and Bikes this week – It’s the 2019 Tour de France this weekend and it will be the 106th edition of this spectacular road bike race! Lasting from the 6th – 28th July the Tour de France will speed up and down many mountains and…
Meet The Maker – Rebecca Kaye
The Tour de France kicks off this coming weekend. Who better to be our Meet the Maker this week. Local Designer/Illustrator and cycling enthusiast Rebecca Kaye. Many of you will be familiar with Rebecca’s work and her love of two wheels. With perfect timing,…
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