The “I Saw Red” greeting card and competition…

Well, with each Golden Rabbit song comes a specially designed greeting card to be won in a competition….. and here is a little video of the one for “I Saw Red”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smVHjKiswMU


If you read my previous blog (it’s not too late!) you’ll know that the song is about abusive and destructive relationships and how, even if we escape from one situation, we can easily find ourselves drawn to similar people again, or even going back because at least it is ‘familiar’ or live in hope that it will be different this time.

This is why I chose to do my spinning wheel design because whichever way you go, you always wind up at the same place. Ultimately though, you are in control of this wheel and can stop it or get off it at anytime!


I love the red sparkly background of the card, it reminds me of the first electric guitar I owned many years ago:0) In true musician styley, in desperate times, I sold it to pay my rent. And of course, regretted it!

The wheel is held in place with a button from my childhood button jar image

(full of vintage buttons that belonged to my Grandma and Mom) and pipe cleaner. There is a golden cord to pull the rabbit wheel with.

To be in with a chance to win this card, and the card to go with my Radiohead cover, check for the competition details here on facebook…

http://www.facebook.com/GOLDENRABBITUK

Behind the scenes of “I saw red” video…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skN6S5A0r90

‘I Saw Red’ is about being trapped in abusive circumstances/relationships. Be it with partners, family members or people in your peer group, if you have been there, you will know how hard it is to escape and break the cycle.

I made the video on my knacked old Flip camera whilst travelling through the January snows from London to Manchester and back through the Midlands. It’s slow paced but the industrial, intimidating power stations and the snow represent the struggle.  And, just when you think you have made it, the threat comes back ‘round again.
Do you go back? or move on to the next “same circumstances, just different faces”? or do you manage to break the chain?

Anyone who relates to this piece, please be strong and never feel so alone that you cannot seek help.

Everyone else, just enjoy my music and feel free to share! xxx

Here is the latest Ursa Minor release….”Ha!”

I had the opportunity to make up the delectable Little bear (Gabby) again and we went a little wild! With a gold forehead, 80’s shading and blush and dark plum lips,  it is quite an intense look for a retro inspired video and a dark shot of magic house.

some super cute mini canvasses as part of the Golden Rabbit World

some super cute mini canvasses as part of the Golden Rabbit World

….And with wasi-sabi in mind, I have finally created my first card collection! Fun times. The Somerset Arts Group asked me to design 15cards for their exhibition and sale this coming weekend.

There is something rather special about seeing your work all packaged up and ready to go out into the world! Will be making some more as soon as possible as hopefully, this is the start of a whole new Golden Rabbit adventure……..

If you are near-by, then pop in and support these talented local artists…..

Sat Sept 22 and Sun Sept 23rd 2012
Opening time 10:30 to 4:00 pm
The Bay Centre
Cassis Close
Burnham on Sea
Somerset
TA8 1NN
Free Admission and Parking, disabled access