Lizzy Stewart: Hard Wood and Heavy Water exhibition

Lizzy Stewart has her first London solo exhibition opening this week, at DreamBags JaguarShoes.

The venue will be transformed into an immersive graphic novel:

 "Hard Wood and Heavy Water is an elegant visual poem, a tale woven together through object and history; incorporating a network of rope festoons, small sculptures and props (from toys to tea pots and trinkets), native heathers and herbs centre pieces…it’s make believe setting is a silent sea cove, within which two houses, separated by a stretch of water are each represented on either side of the exhibition space, North and the South, divided by tide and rock." 

The exhibition is open from 31st January – 16th March 2014,
DreamBagsJaguarShoes 32-34 Kingsland Road, London E2 8DA

Alverton Hotel

We often hear people say they think our cards are good enough to frame. Well, the Alverton Hotel in Truro, Cornwall, has done just that. Using the work of Lizzy Stewart and Tom Frost as part of the decor in their newly refurbished brasserie and bar.

With thanks to Kate at our Falmouth stockist Here and Now, who kindly sent us these photos.

Have you got any of our cards of wrapping paper hanging on your walls? Send us a photo, we'd love to see them.

Christmas gift guide 2012

Most of the artists we've worked with have their own online shops, or have produced exclusive items for other stores. Here's our top ten pick of their wares, which we think would make fantastic gifts.

1. Tom Frost 'Waves Will Rise' screenprint £145
http://theboyfrost.bigcartel.com/

2. My Two Toms 'Who We Are...' LP £10
http://stitchstitchrecords.co.uk/stitches/who-we-were-and-what-we-meant-by-it/

3. Ben Newman 'Bento Bestiary' book, published by Nobrow £12
http://www.nobrow.net/2774

4. Nicholas Frith 'Red Deer' screenprint £18
http://www.etsy.com/shop/nicholasjohnfrith

5. Leah Duncan 2013 calendar US$32
http://www.etsy.com/shop/leahduncan

6. Marcus Oakley 'London' poster from Human Empire 12 Euro
http://www.humanempireshop.com/Poster/Plakate/Artprints/marcus-oakley-london-poster/

7. Gemma Correll t-shirt from Buy Olympia US$20
http://www.buyolympia.com/q/Item=gemma-correll-just-pour-the-coffee-in-shirt

8. Lizzy Stewart 'Toska' self published zine £6.50
http://www.bettyanddupree.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=41&product_id=168

9. Bjorn R Lie 'Log Cabins' giclee print £75
http://bjornlieillustration.bigcartel.com/

10. Eloise Renouf 'Trees' tea towel £10.95
http://www.etsy.com/shop/EloiseRenouf

Pick Me Up

Pick Me Up is an annual contemporary graphic arts fair held at Somerset House in London. The exhibition showcases the very best illustrators, graphic artists, and designers from around the UK.

Three of the artists we have collaborated with are all participating in the event this year, each producing new and exclusive work for the occasion. Soma Gallery are representing Tom Frost and Gemma Correll, whilst Lizzy Stewart will feature as part of the Many Hands collective.

The show runs from 22 March – 1 April 2012

http://www.somersethouse.org.uk/visual-arts/pick-me-up-2012

Architektur und Wohnen

we're a little late picking up on this one, but think it's still noteworthy.

German style magazine Architektur und Wohnen picked one of our Lizzy Stewart cards to feature in their Christmas issue, alongside pieces from Rob Ryan and Rifle Paper Co.

Giveaway

To mark the launch of the newest additions to our card ranges by Tom Frost, Lizzy Stewart and Marcus Oakley, we're giving away a whole bundle of Betty & Dupree goods worth over £50 in a prize draw.


To enter the draw, post a comment on our Facebook page and/or retweet our post on Twitter. If you feature us on your blog, let us know and we'll add you name to the hat as well.
Entry ends 12 noon Wednesday 21st September.

***Update 22 Sept***
PRIZEDRAW RESULTS: and the first name out of the hat is... @owendaveydraws Congratulations, we'll be in touch to get your address.

New Marcus Oakley and Lizzy Stewart cards

We're pleased to announce twelve new additions to our card ranges, with six designs each from Marcus Oakley and Lizzy Stewart.



There will also be a selction of new cards by Tom Frost coming very soon. Keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter pages, where we will be giving away a whole bundle of Betty & Dupree goods in a prizedraw to mark the launch.

Artist Profiles

There's a couple of nice interviews with two Betty & Dupree collaborators online.

It's always interesting to get an insight on artist's working methods, and peak inside sketchbooks and studio spaces, read on...

Anthology Magazine on Lizzy Stewart

 

















 
Boxbird Gallery on Tom Frost
 

Reverence Library

Edinburgh-based independent press Sing Statistics, founded by Jez Burrows and Lizzy Stewart, have just published their latest book.



Reverence Library Volume One promises the intriguing twist of being a fictional reference book, ably written and illustrated by a great selection of contributors.

Produced in numbered limited editions, Sing Statistics previous books have all sold out, so go check it out before these are all gone too.

www.singstatistics.co.uk

Looking for Trouble

Betty and Dupree collaborators Gemma Correll and Lizzy Stewart are amongst the artists featured in this group exhibtion curated by Amy Blackwell. Opening on July 2nd at the Malt Cross Gallery in Nottingham, the first day of Looking for Trouble will also feature a selection of artists books and zines available for purchase.


The exhibtion continues until 16th July.
Malt Cross Gallery, 16 St James St, Nottingham, NG1 6FG

Betty and Dupree Publishing launch

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Betty and Dupree Publishing is based in Bristol, working with contemporary illustrators who have a bold graphic style, wit, romance and folk art influences including Gemma Correll, Tom Frost, Marcus Oakley, Ben Newman and Lizzy Stewart.

We supply high quality art cards, and related goods to design-led gift shops, boutiques, galleries and bookstores.