Tuesday 16 December 2014

Our Christmas present to you! Free first class delivery on all orders.

Our Christmas present to you!
 We're offering FREE postage on all orders.
Our last posting date before Christmas is Midday Friday 19th December but we will be keeping the free postage deal for a few weeks after xmas.

Tattoo Stag Antique Dictionary Book Page Print
available at 
Roo Abrook Shop
Moose Gentleman and Robin Antique Dictionary Book Page Print
available at 
Roo Abrook Shop
Peace Antique Dictionary Book Page Print
available at 
Roo Abrook Shop




Tuesday 9 December 2014

Christmas presents ideas for folk who love tattoos!

The perfect Christmas pressie for anyone who's mad about tattoos, dogs and 
especially mad about pugs!

This gorgeous little pug is adorned with his very own doggie tattoos - he has tattoos of his girlfriend Fifi, a bone bow tie, 'I love walkies' scroll with a dog & lead and my favourite is the Victorian lamposts tattooed on his legs...he's such a character! 

What a steal at £10.00
Available from www.rooabrook.co.uk
Calling all cat lovers....who do you love.....mee-ow!

This cute little kitty is decorated in her own feline tattoos. 
              her tattoos include: pussy friend Tom, a tin of sardines, cat nip rocks and 9 lives, 
a mouse and little birdies.

Looks fab with the little pug as a pair, great value at £10.00
Available from www.rooabrook.co.uk
She's a gorgeous Tattooed lady! Mum to the tattoo pug & cat and see her husband 
below the Tattooed Strongman ...what an amazing bohemian family they are!

All Antique book page art prints are £10.00
Available from www.rooabrook.co.uk





Tuesday 11 November 2014

So Beautiful... Lingwood Samuel Art Gallery in Godalming... perfect for Christmas

The Lingwood Samuel Art Gallery is packed full of beautiful treasures made by many talented artists.

 So pleased to have works in such a gorgeous space alongside amazing artists and makers - Gwen Bainbridge, Linda Bloomfield, Janet Crook, Carys Davies, Helen Dyne, Kate Evans, Rachel Larkins, Caroline Lingwood ,Felicity Lloyd-Coombes, Caroline Reynolds, Ann Symes, Helen Thompson, Margaret Samuel, Katie Spragg, Jean Tolkovsky, Gemma Wightman.

Well worth a visit at 12, Church Street, Godalming
Roo Abrook 'Circus French Bull Dog' Antique Book Page Print

Roo Abrook 'Circus French Bull Dog' and 'Circus Lion Ringmaster' Art Cushions

Roo Abrook Antique Dictionary Book Page Prints,
Circus Horse, Gentleman 
Moose,Sewing Birds and Gentleman Stag

The Lingwood Samuel Art Gallery - various artists

Roo Abrook 'Tattoo Strongman' and 'Tattoo Lady' Art Cushions
The Lingwood Samuel Art Gallery - various artists

Wednesday 8 October 2014

NEW Art Cushions...plump up the volume!





New Art Cushions
available from www.rooabrook.co.uk

These gorgeous designs use our original drawings and are
beautifully printed and hand made in the UK.

There's a Circus french bulldog, Circus ringmaster lion, Tattoo lady, Tattoo strongman, Surreal ochre butterfly with eyes, Rainbow butterfly with eyes, Fox in head dress, Owl with butterfly mask and two Hummingbirds.

Monday 29 September 2014

Creative Cargo

Just amazing to be included in the 'Creative Cargo' book which shows a collection of works and products from Portsmouth artists, makers and creative businesses. All packed up in beautifully upcycled vintage trunks, to be shared and re-stocked with creative goods from city to city as the cargo travels the globe.  Such a brilliant idea and what a positive project! 

Includes works from: All About Tea, Anglepoise®, Barbara Tipple, Bored of Southsea, I Love Dust, My Dog Sighs, Neal Layton, Ooh La Lapin, Pete Codling, Pie and Vinyl, Southsea Coffee Shop, Southsea Deck Chairs, Sadie Tierney and Strong Island....and lots more talented creatives.

To see more visit - http://creativecargo.co.uk/

Special thanks to Strong Island and the super Claire Sambrook.

Monday 15 September 2014

Storm in a Teacup


Now showing alongside a selection of our book page prints are
two new collages which can be seen at the Exhibition "Storm in a teacup"
at the beautiful Lingwood Samuel Gallery, Godalming, Sat 13 Sept....there's so much gorgeous art here, it's well worth a visit!
http://www.lingwoodsamuelart.com/

Collages are mixed media using:
Antique book pages and covers, Vintage and Antique French stamps,
hand waxed papers, Antique marble book papers, Vintage maps, pencil and watercolours,
original writings from Edwardian postcards.

www.rooabrook.co.uk

Monday 8 September 2014

Sneaky peeks at collages for "Storm in a Teacup" Exhibition









Sneaky peeks of collages to be shown in the Exhibition
"Storm in a teacup" @ the beautiful Lingwood Samuel Gallery, Godalming, Sat 13 Sept....
http://www.lingwoodsamuelart.com/

Collages are mixed media using: Antique book pages, Vintage and Antique French stamps,
hand waxed papers, Antique marble book papers, Vintage maps, pencil and watercolours.

www.rooabrook.co.uk



Monday 7 July 2014

Stunning Anglepoise® 2014 Catalogue


'A' is for 'Anglepoise®' and also for 'Abrook'......

Large 'A' printed onto a collage of 16 Antique book pages featured in the 
2014 Anglepoise® Catalogue....I adore these retro coloured powder blue lamps 
(part of the Original1227 Brass Collection) and this catalogue is absolutely gorgeous packed with amazing photography by Martin Gardner and
beautiful styling by Emma Hooton.
A massive thank you to the very talented Anglepoise® team!


Blue Lobster Antique Book Page Print 

Blue Butterfly Antique Book Page Print 




Thursday 12 June 2014

Blue butterfly

Love this image from the lovely eclectic store that's in a stable!
The Bottom Stable
http://www.thebottomstable.co.uk/

Monday 2 June 2014

Beach House in Country Homes and Interiors

Wonderful beach house interior styling in South Africa, shows our nautical prints in
Country Homes and Interiors, July edition.
Thank you to Stylist - Lisa Brown, Stylist Assistant - Tara Sloggett and Photography - Simon Scarboro


Thursday 15 May 2014

Take a peek at our Lookbook



Have a browse through our Lookbook, we've combined found objects with our 
antique book page prints to create a beautifullly styled digital magazine.
visit Roo Abrook Lookbook 14

Monday 12 May 2014

Really nice to see


Really nice to see our Circus postcards - 'Circus Lion in Top Hat' and 'Circus Elephant' and 'Circus French Bulldog in Ruff' (no pun intended!) in this wonderful photo from the amazing Rockett of St George, also if you look carefully you can see our Tattoo Lady and Tattoo Strongman prints rolled up on the top shelf.

Wednesday 23 April 2014

Singapore Home Decor Magazine - Now Trends Page

Wonderful to see our Anglepoise® prints in this months Singapore Home Decor magazine,
on their 'Now Trends' page, under the title of 'Peculiar Pages'
Available at https://www.anglepoise.com

Monday 17 March 2014

Butterflies On Trend

Fabulous to be featured in The Evening Standards, Homes:Property section.
Our butterfly covered Anglepoise® lamp (part of Creating Balance Project) featured
on the front cover and inside, along with a blue Morpho Butterfly Dictionary print.
A special thank you to Barbara Chandler - visit the link below to see the
wonderful 'Joy of Design' - design portraits and reportage.
http://www.joyofdesign.net/

Monday 10 March 2014

Lights, Camera, Action

Island City Stories - 12 teams of film students and 12 businesses.
The students working with Anglepoise
® wanted to do a little section on the Creating Balance Project, so we helped out.
Thanks to all of the team for making it a pleasure
All pics by Claire Sambrook
www.flickr.com/photos/create_up/





Friday 7 March 2014

Ahoy!...lets get nautical

A taste of the seaside.....New nautical prints now available.
There's a starfish, seahorse, jellyfish, anchor, ship and lobsters.
Original hand-drawn studies printed on antique book pages (circa 1860)
Visit www.rooabrook.co.uk