Guardians of the Abbey

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DESCRIPTION

'Guardians of the Abbey' was originally created as card no. 4 from the 'Moonlight Series', for the twice-yearly Whitby Goth weekend (WGW), one of the world's largest celebrations of all things Gothic.

The artwork is available as an A5 or A6 Greetings Card, an A5 or A4 print, mounted or unmounted and as a framed print. It works equally as well as a Gothic wall-hanging or stand-alone frame as well as an A5 or A6 Greetings Card. The card has been left blank inside and comes with a lilac or white envelope and protective cello bag. A small hand-written message in a Celtic calligraphy style can be added if you so desire; please indicate this in the 'Personalisation' section.

The artwork is available as an A5 or A6 Greetings Card, an A5 or A4 print, mounted or unmounted and as a framed print. It works equally as well as a Gothic wall-hanging or stand-alone frame as well as an A5 or A6 Greetings Card. The card has been left blank inside and comes with a lilac or white envelope and protective cello bag. A small hand-written message in a Celtic calligraphy style can be added if you so desire; please indicate this in the 'Personalisation' section.

The handmade card is a mounted print finished in silver ink. At the back is a short description, together with the signature and contact details of the artist. It is complemented by a black Artoz envelope within a 185mm x 138mm cello bag. The printed cards are A6 or A5 in size and come with a lilac envelope inside a protective cello bag; the posters are available in A4 and A3 format. See below for prices.

 

PRODUCTION

All cards and prints are printed locally at the Copyshop, which operates as part of the Southside Rehabilitation Association (SRA), a charity which helps in the rehabilitation of adults who are recovering from mental health issues. So each time you buy from WhitbyGothic, not only are you supporting a British artisan; you are also providing work for this client group. The printers is only 5 minutes from the WhitbyGothic studio. This is important to WhitbyGothic as it lessens the carbon footprint, thus helping to minimise pollution whilst supporting the local community. Thank you.

The protective cellophane bags are 100% recyclable. WhitbyGothic packaging - cardboard and bubblewrap - is recycled; postage is included in the price.

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If you're interested in purchasing a mounted or framed reproduction of my artwork, kindly reach out to me directly. Please provide the specific details of the artwork you desire, specify whether you prefer a framed or mounted version, and include your shipping information, including your home address.

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Guardians of the Abbey

Bram Stoker, a Victorian writer and theatre manger, holidayed in Whitby in 1890. Like so many, he was smitten by the Romantic splendour of the ruined abbey, St Mary’s Graveyard and the many bats which flitted around the churches of the town.

Following a visit to Whitby Library, originally near the Quayside, he read 'An Account of the Principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia' and thus armed, went on to create the Gothic novel, par excellence, Dracula.

Here I have married two of Stoker’s inspirations – the abbey and the bats – to a full moon, to create a classic Gothic piece.