Friday, December 28, 2007

Happy New Year!

It was a couple of days after Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse... Actually, that's not true, Rarified has now re-opened for business and the framers are busy and bustling round the house.

We hope you all have a fabulous and safe New Year!

Here is the Rarified window at present. The David Bromley image is 'Boy in Interior' by Third Drawer Down, limited edition t-towels, featuring images by new and established artists. I love David Bromley's work, in my mind he is an artist that is truly living his authentic creative life. He also has three funky interiors shops called 'A Day on Earth'. This image is an affordable way to purchase his work, whilst you build up to owning an original painting!

At Rarified we love creative businesses that seamlessly marry creativity with business savvy and style. Third Drawer Down is another Australian creative business idea that I particularly admire. Check it out here.

And whilst I'm doing the plugs, I must extend a big thank you to Absolutely Beautiful Things, for leading by example and inspiring us at Rarified to start this blog!

See you in 2008!

Thursday, December 20, 2007

Movie Prints

Rarified currently has this Audrey Hepburn 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' print in stock, both framed and unframed. Or you can order a huge range of other movie posters via our weblink. The Rarified team would love to order it in for you, if you are not comfortable ordering online.

Movie posters are perfect for decorating your home movie theatre.

My favourite film of 2007 was 'As it is in Heaven' a truly beautiful and powerful film! I loved it so much, I saw it twice.


Wednesday, December 19, 2007

More Christmas Ideas

This has proved to be a favourite for men of all ages; from 5-50 years old! This Tintin 'Blue Lotus' print by Herge is currently framed and for sale for $295. Here is a detail of this fun print.

The Rarified team loves this one, for the fantastic illustration, for the brilliant use of strong colour and for the sense of adventure contained within this high quality print.

If someone you know loves Tintin, or you'd like to escape to a 'clear lined world full of adventure' (thank you Steven Harrison), Rarified stocks a range of other Tintin prints and postcards.

Drop in and ask to see the range!

Last Minute Christmas Ideas


There are some lovely new pieces on the Rarified Gallery walls. Pictured here is one of a series of three prints by Druvert, called 'Les Bols', published by Nouvelles Images.

This is one of a set of two that Rarified has framed in a matt brushed silver frame, with a soft grey/blue and white matt. Matching the outer matt colour to the neutral blue grey background in these prints allows the stronger blues and pinks in the image to really stand out. This is a very pretty and feminine image and will go quickly, so call Rarified if you would like us to hold it for you.

Thursday, December 6, 2007

Inspiration


This is a pencil sketch of a very sweet dog called Morgen, who sadly died recently. She was a very smart kelpie dog and lived a long life! She is much missed.

Cass Rhemrev, who is a talented illustrator and Rarified team member, drew this portrait from photograph for a special client of ours. We then floated the image onto a deep grey/brown matt and framed it in a deep box frame- in natural maple. It looked fantastic and is now a permanent and beautiful tribute to a great dog.

How many photographs of special family members do you have that could be turned into one-off original sketches?

Think about what a priceless gift this could make! Email Rarified for more information.