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ejaydesign Isle of Lewis scotland

ejaydesign

a story about home

"My MAIN HOPE is TO HAVE created art THAT WILL REMIND YOU OF JOYOUS MEMORIES FOR MANY YEARS"

by Hebridean artist

eilidh jamieson

Born on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, Eilidh Jamieson is not just an artist, but a storyteller of memories.

Inspired by her travels and with the soul of the islands rooted deeply within her, she has carved a niche art business; EJayDesign.

follow my life on the Isle of Lewis

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2013

leaving the nest

Unsure of what to pursue in life, at 19 years old I took a gap year in Australia. I found myself working in the middle of the desert in a mining town called Mt Isa.

2014

missing home

One day, I came across an online shop that could burn your country onto the cover of journals. I instantly fell in love.

The shipping price was more than the cost of the journal but it didn't matter. No one could put a price on home, and I needed this journal. I chose the Isle of Lewis and a heart on Stornoway. Every time I used it, I felt comforted that home would always be there.

scotland watercolour map

2015-19

growing up

I went on to study in Glasgow and work as a graphic designer back in the Hebrides until deciding to travel again.

Nice France

late 2019

an unexpected business

I opened an Etsy shop without much thought. To my surprise, sales started to grow. 

Unfortunate and unrelated events forced me to leave my bar job, while Christmas sales started to pour in. Could selling my art become my full time job?

watercolour maps

2020

covid won't stop me

When Covid-19 hit, I was sure my dream of full time work would not be possible. How wrong I was!

People had more time to shop online, and I was busier than ever.

2021

ejaydesign is fully established

I invested in new products - mugs, stickers, tea towels and clothing. With a collection of different merchandise I began reaching out to shops.

EJayDesign was all go. Nothing could stop me now!

ejaydesign Scottish artist

2022

Edinburgh exhibition

The summer of 2022, I held my first exhibition in the heart of Edinburgh, something I would never have imagined coming true and my biggest achievement. I hope it is the first of many.

EJaydesign outer hebrides art

2023

dream achieved

April 2023, I am thrilled to say I have opened my own shop in the heart of my hometown, Stornoway. Please come visit!

eilidh-jamieson-book-scottish-artist

Christmas 2023

I published an art book

I am so excited to be able to showcase my life's work in my own beautiful art book 'Eileanan Oir' - Gaelic for 'Golden Isle'

Eileanan Oir Coffee Table Book

2024

Heading

This year Stornoway will open the new deep water terminal, welcoming more tourists.

It is exciting to know that this year will be EVEN BUSIER than last!! My shop will enter its 2nd year in business an I'm ready to welcome all corners of the world.

About

 

CHARITY WORK BY DONATION

Hurtigruten Cruises: €105 for Childrens Cancer Dept at the University Hospital in Tromsø

Adventure Canada Cruises: €80 for the John Roy Society

Fred Olson Cruises: Currently in process

 

 

I am currently travelling for January/Feb/March and working on my laptop. Therefore, I can not complete personalised orders.

Merchandise and non personal prints will take longer to dispatch, around 2 weeks, since I am travelling.

 

 

 

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