Be Inspired by A Knock at the Door
The First Edition of the Book and the film were so successful that a Second Edition has been published by Amber Lotus in partnership with Duirwaigh, Inc.
A Knock at the Door second edition features four new artists, sixteen new works of art and a brand new cover by Matt Stewart.
Be Inspired as you watch and then read this magical, encouraging and healing story, "A Knock at the Door."
Image Source: A Knock at the Door. Available on Amazon.
More about A Knock at the Door
"A Knock at the Door" the 5-minute mini-film was created by Angi Sullins and Silas Toball as a fairy tale to inspire artists and dreamers. Since 2004 this mini-film has circled the globe via weblinks and emails and has been seen by over 1,000,000 viewers, inspiring those who view it.The first edition of the A Knock at the Door published was created by Duirwaigh Publishing. It is as a beautiful hard cover collector's book and DVD edition of the "A Knock at the Door" mini-film.
This first edition is still available from Amazon.
A Knock at the Door - 2nd Edition on YouTube
A Knock at the Door - A Love Letter to Yourself
When was the last time you had a conversation with the moon? Made a wish on a falling star? Or got lost in an enchanted woods?"A Knock at the Door" was created as a love letter to the Inner Child. It was written for the dreamers of the world, those who still believe in magic and in miracles.
It is a beautiful empowering message for any young girl to believe in herself, in her imagination and in her dreams.
The DVD mini-film and book is a perfect gift for anyone--young or old--who ever held their breath during a fairy tale, searched the clouds for hidden friend-shapes, made a wish on a dandelion or clapped their hands watching "Peter Pan" to show that "I do believe in fairies."
Image Source: Josee Holland. Love Letter to Myself. Royalty Free Use.
A Knock at the Door - Second Edition in the Amazon Spotlight
A Knock at the Door - Book with bonus DVD
Amazon Price: $13.60 (as of 01/01/2010)
In partnership with Duirwaigh, Inc., Amber Lotus is proud to announce the publication of the second edition of A Knock at the Door.
This beautiful hardcover collector's book with DVD is based on Duirwaigh's first inspirational mini-film of the same title, which caused an unexpected international sensation.
The book contains larger images of the art used in the film.
A Knock at the Door - 2009 Calendar
A Knock at the Door 2009 Calendar in the Amazon Spotlight
A Knock at the Door 2009 Wall Calendar
Amazon Price: (as of 01/01/2010)
A beautiful calendar for 2009 featuring images and inspirations from the inspirational short film, A Knock at the Door.
Size 12 in. by 12 in. Wall Calendar.
Published by Amber Lotus Publishing.
When was the last time you...
had a conversation with the moon?
Talk to the Moon
When was the last time...
you made a wish on a falling star?
Wish on a Falling Star
When was the last time...
you got lost
in an enchanted woods?
An Enchanted Woods
Inspiration is knocking...
so open the door!
Inspiration is waiting...
Inspiration is standing outside the door of your Imagination, hoping you'll hear its patient call.Knock. Knock. Knock.
All you have to do is open...
Angi Sullins
Image Source: Fran GC. Doorknocker. Royalty Free Use.
Open the doors
and walk through
Open the Door...
...and walk through
Remember...
the Magic is still inside of you.
The Magic is Inside You
Whether your dream is
to heal or to help,
to create or to compose
to dance, paint, sing
or most importantly
to live more joyfully,
the magic is inside of you.
Angi Sullins
Make a Wish...
Make a Wish...
Image: Wishing on a Dandelion. Modified Microsoft image.
Why "A Knock at the Door" is Such a Success
The reason "A Knock at the Door" has made such an impact on people's lives is because it causes people to remember.
When we see or hear something inspirational, it is like holding a mirror to our souls.
It helps remind us the magic is [still] inside.
Angi Sullins
Image Source: Lynn Cummings. Magic. Royalty Free Use.
A Knock at the Door - 1st Version on YouTube
Inspire Bracelet in the Amazon Spotlight
Sterling Silver Friendship Stackable Bracelet - Inspire
Amazon Price: $32.00 (as of 01/01/2010)
One of my favorite bracelets, a reminder to "Inspire." I grab this one to wear on the days that I teach as a reminder to "inspire" my students.
This sterling silver bracelet comes with the word "Inspire" to inspire you throughout the day. The bracelet weighs 9.6 grams each and measures approximately 2.5 inches by 2 inches in diameter and .16 inches in width.
A Knock at the Door in the Amazon Spotlight - First Edition
After seeing the mini-film you'll want to get one gift set for yourself and one to give away.
A Knock at the Door
Amazon Price: (as of 01/01/2010)
"A Knock at the Door" inspires you to open the door magic and to the imagination.
This magical book brings back the memories of childhood--the time when we believed that anything and everything was possible.
A Knock at the Door on the Duirwaigh Gallery
Watch the short film which sparked an international internet sensation.
Duirwaigh, Inc. is donating a portion of the proceeds to the Make a Wish Foundation. Each sale of "A Knock at the Door" will contribute to making a wish come true for a terminally ill child.
- Duirwaigh Gallery Site
- Click on the link above or on the image to watch the Flash movie on the Duirwaigh Gallery Site.
Inspire Necklace in the Amazon Spotlight
"Inspire" Word Pendant with Pearl and Green Aventurine on 16" Sterling Silver Chain
Amazon Price: $50.00 (as of 01/01/2010)
A necklace to Inspire you.
This "Inspire" Charm and chain are sterling silver in this three ring design. The gemstones are pearl and green aventurine. Comes on a 16" Sterling Silver Chain.
Letters from Viewers of "A Knock at the Door"
You have created a healer's cool touch against the knots and tangles of a fever that seemed to burn out all sense of hope and promise.
Of everything I have ever seen on the internet, this is by far the most incredibly amazing presentation! The artwork, the music and the message took my breath away. I have sent it to my daughters and my friends.
- Letters from the outside world...
- You can read the impact that "A Knock at the Door" the film has had on its viewers on the Duirwaigh Gallery site.
A Knock at the Door - First Edition on Amazon
Duirwaigh, Inc. has released a hard cover collector's book and DVD edition of the "A Knock at the Door" mini-film.This book contains larger images of the art used in the film with glorious, lush detail.
This gift set also includes a DVD of the inspiring mini-film.
Get a copy for yourself and one to give to inspire someone else...a child, a friend or a teacher.
- A Knock at the Door
by Angi Sullins and Silas Toball
Amazon Price: $20.00 (as of 03/02/2008)
Inspire Bracelet in the Amazon Spotlight
Single Word Charm Bracelet - Inspire
Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 01/01/2010)
Another gift that will inspire.
This sterling silver bracelet is a stunning reminder of the inspiration and magic within.
The single word charm bracelet measures 7.5inches.
A Knock at the Door in the Amazon Spotlight
A Knock at the Door
Amazon Price: (as of 01/01/2010)
"A Knock at the Door" the film and the book features beautiful artwork from many talented artists. The book was designed with larger images of the art used in the film with glorious, lush detail.
Be Inspired.
Inspire/Teach Earrings in the Amazon Spotlight
"Teach" and "Inspire" Amethyst Earrings
Amazon Price: $30.00 (as of 01/01/2010)
I like to wear something when I teach that says "Inspire" as a reminder that I want to 'inspire' as well as 'teach' my students. These earrings with "Inspire" and "Teach" are a inspired combination for any teacher.
The sterling Silver "Teach" and "Inspire" charms are accented with an amethyst round and hang from sterling silver lever back earrings.
"Wedding at Haugseter" by Martine Lund Hoel
The beautiful haunting music used as the background for "A Knock at the Door" was the "Wedding at Haugseter" performed by the Harding Fiddler, Martine Lund Hoel.Martine Lund Hoel composes and performs music that combines Norwegian folk music with Baroque and Celtic music.
She experiments in blending a variety of genres, and uses the Hardanger fiddle in unconventional ways that are not necessarily typical of traditional fiddling.
- Martine Lund Hoel
- Martine Lund Hoel website.
- Listen to Martine Lund Hoel
- You can listen to more of the music of Martine Lund Hoel at her website.
- Martine Lund Hoel
- Martine Lund Hoel on MySpace.
- Martine Lund Hoel
- More on Martine Lund Hoel on folknorth.org, a directory of Nordic Traditional and Contemporary Folk Music and Dance.
List of Artists in A Knock at the Door - First Edition
Listed alphabetically the artists in "A Knock at the Door" include:
- Gary A. Lippincott - Artist/Illustrator
- The artwork of Gary A. Lippincott can be found at his online gallery.
- Michael Orwick Illustration
- Online portfolio of Michael Orwick, a fine art and fantasy illustrator.
- Marc Potts - Fantasy Artist
- The online gallery of Marc Potts, Fantasy Artist.
- Linda Ravenscroft - World of Faerie
- The Faerie and Fantasy Art of Linda Ravenscroft.
- Ruth Sanderson's Golden Wood Studio - Welcome
- Ruth Sanderson's online Golden Wood Studio.
- Greg Spalenka Visionary Art
- The Visionary Art of Greg Spalenka.
- Matt Stewart
- The artwork of Matt Stewart can be found at the Duirwaigh Gallery.
- Goblin Design - Visions in art and design of Silas Toball
- Welcome to Goblin Design, the exceptional site about art, illustration and design of the visionary artist Silas Toball.
- Christophe Vacher's Fantasy Art
- Christophe Vacher's fantasy and romantic art.
Order Prints and Cards from A Knock at the Door at the Duirwaigh Gallery
- Duirwaigh Gallery - The Art of Enchantment
- You can order prints and cards from the artwork featured in the film "A Knock at the Door" from the Duirwaigh Gallery.
Visit the Most Magical Place of All
A Knock at the Door takes us to the beginning and end of every journey;a place of wonder and innocence,
but above all a place of remembering -
to the most magical secret place of all -
the place of believing.
Image Source: Richard Sweet. Lilly Wishes. Royalty Free Use
A Knock at the Door -The Film
A Knock at the Door - An Inspirational Gift from Amazon
A Knock at the Door - Book with bonus DVD
Amazon Price: $13.60 (as of 01/01/2010)
The stunning works of art from a wide range of leading contemporary fantasy artists are combined with inspiring text that leads the reader back to the magical place inside themselves.
A Knock at the Door makes a wonderful gift for friends and loved ones in need of a message of encouragement and inspiration.
MySpaceTV Videos
- A Knock at the Door - 2nd Edition
- The latest version of the inspirational short film, A Knock at the Door.
- A Knock at the Door - 1st Edition
- The first version of the inspirational mini-film that caused a small, unexpected international sensation.
Blog Posts on Duirwaigh's A Knock at the Door
- Duirwaigh - TalkGraphics.com
- http://www.duirwaigh.com/duirwaigh-films.html. This page has been reworked and the Knock At The Door video remastered but it's still good. If you want some inspiration, watch these short videos. I love the Knock at the Door video even ...
- Duirwaigh Studios
- Best of the web gallery.
- Duirwaigh Studios | SMEENY
- The featured Designer of this month is Angi Sullins, she is the author and creative mind behind A Knock at the Door, the little film that continues to make a.
- Duirwaigh Studios | Blog Design Heroes
- Duirwaigh Studios. Added to the gallery on Aug 26, 2009. Duirwaigh Studios. Related Content. See other blogs powered by: Joomla Tags: Big Background, Colorful. Leave a Comment. Click here to cancel reply. Name (required) ...
Reader Feedback on a Knock at the Door
What did you think about a Knock at the Door?
Were you inspired?
Do you believe?
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- WhitePineLane WhitePineLane Apr 18, 2008 @ 8:44 pm
- Beautiful and inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing!
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- Comfortdoc Comfortdoc Mar 2, 2008 @ 11:01 am
- My youngest, my kindergartener, chose this book to this morning to be the first book she read me cover to cover. While I know she's memorized some of the words, I also know she was 'inspired' to take on the task of reading this beautiful book.
My girls never cease to amaze and inspire me.
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- rms rms Feb 14, 2008 @ 8:27 am
- I've not seen this yet but it looks wonderful. Thank you for a terrific addition to the Gothic Temptations Group!
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