tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32629484893052796822024-03-14T03:33:53.525+10:00pipshiningPip Spiro (Boydell)http://www.blogger.com/profile/13420437450589551122noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262948489305279682.post-59464154964765290892016-04-27T09:54:00.001+10:002016-04-27T09:55:16.343+10:00{ botanica 2016 }<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Alpinia zerumbet - Shell Ginger. 700 x 930mm (framed). $2800</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>The two pieces before heading off for framing</i></span></div>
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I'm pleased to share these two paintings with you that were selected for hanging at <i>Botanica 2016</i>. Shown annually, Botanica is Australia's leading contemporary art exhibition and is open for the month of April at the Royal Botanic Gardens of Sydney. The exhibition has been running for 17 years, and attracts artist from across Australia and internationally, too. It is considered one of the foremost of its kind; so it's a real honour to have my work hung there is such esteemed company. </div>
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This year, the theme for the exhibition was drawn from the site where the seeds of colonial Sydney's first farm were sown - what is now the Royal Botanic Garden. I chose to capture one of the plants that was brought to Farm Cove with the First Fleet - the shell ginger - as well as a species that is native to the area, the woolly banksia. </div>
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The exhibition is open till this Sunday 1 May, at the Lions Gate Lodge (in the Botanic Gardens). Entry is free. All artwork is for sale as well - contact the exhibition curators and organisers, the Foundation and Friends on <span style="color: #4a4748; line-height: 19px;">02 9231 8182.</span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">‘Deep Garden’ - 90cm x 120cm (framed)</span></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times";">I have really enjoyed working on both of these pieces. It always begins as quite a challenge to compose these larger ones as the realism of the shadows and light is important to me; however it is inevitably difficult to find my 'real' references moving and fitting in the shapes I need! But of course these are the joys of art-making and why I love getting up every day to a new and different challenge. </span></div>
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As 2015 draws to a close, I have been working feverishly to be able to release a small collection of works in time for Christmas. Between looming commission deadlines and lots of new projects already in the pipeline for next year, I wasn't sure I would get enough done!</div>
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But I did manage to get there, and here are they are. I was slow to post this so three of the five have now sold, but <i>Staghorn No. 1</i> and <i>Cucina Italiana (What's for dinner?)</i> are still available for sale. To enquire on these please feel free to email me at pipspiro@gmail.com.</div>
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Hope you're enjoying the festive season - many happy returns to you all!</div>
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It's been so long since I have posted here that I'm not quite sure where to start! I want to share some of what has been keeping me busy this year though... so I will start with some stag horns. Last Christmas or so I started to become totally entranced by the majestic and stately presence of these plants. I kept seeing (noticing) them everywhere and my camera roll on my phone is testament to how intrigued I became with their reaching, falling fronds and bulbous cores that seem to be able to attach themselves and thrive just about anywhere. Also, the fact that they have come somewhat back in vogue means that they seemed to pop up on every Pinterest board and Instagram feed in reach; all of which put them top of mind when experimenting with some larger work a few months ago. </div>
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Halfway through painting this, I knew that it I was going to find it hard to part with; so I did something I had actually not done yet (?!) - and decided to keep it for myself. Our home has old stucco walls and is all very white, white, white, so I chose to hang this in our sun-drenched living room, framing it in a (deliberately so) rather gaudy - but so gorgeous - gold gilt frame. I felt it needed something grand, and the gold has so much vibrancy in the afternoon sun. </div>
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<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">The gallery on opening day - artwork on left by <a href="https://instagram.com/matildaandbanjo">Matilda Julian</a>, artwork on right by me, flowers in foreground by <a href="https://instagram.com/sophia_kaplan">Sophia Kaplan</a></span></i></div>
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Hi there friends, I thought I should share some pics from the launch of Fleurt in Sydney the other weekend. It was a beautiful sunny day with people teeming from the gallery, enjoying the coffee and champagne and fresh flowers, plus of course the abundance of beautiful floral inspired artwork adorning the walls. The show has been a big success and remains open through till this Sunday 7 June (Saint Cloche is located at 37 Macdonald Street, Paddington).<br />
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The crisp Autumn weather has been the perfect backdrop for the show - you can see how the sun streams through the glass facade into the space, which is filled with so many beautiful paintings, photography, ceramics and fresh flowers. From bright blowsy blooms in thick licks of oil, delicate and elegant floral 'portraits' through to gorgeous, brooding photography, it's a beautifully curated show that is a feast for all the senses.<br />
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The above is a taste of some exciting new work that I will be showing in a group exhibition, opening May 23 in Sydney - called 'FLEURT'. The show features the works of 6 painters (myself included), 2 photographers, a ceramicist and a floral designer, each exploring all things flora in what is looking to be an abundant and (hopefully!) rather beautiful show. </div>
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FLEURT is presented by <a href="http://saintcloche.com/">Saint Cloche Gallery</a> in Paddington and curated by he very clever <a href="http://www.ambercreswell.com/">Amber Creswell-Bell</a>, and runs daily from 23 May through till 7 June. </div>
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I will be at Saint Cloche from 10am on Saturday the 23rd May for a champagne opening (along with all the artists)- so if you're in the area please come say hi! The gallery even has their own barista and coffee set up so there's no excuse, it's the perfect antidote to the faded days of late Autumn.</div>
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PS - All artworks are available for sale prior to and during the show - for purchase enquiries you may contact me directly at pipspiro@gmail.com or to the curator of the show, Amber Crewel Bell at amber@ambercreswell.com.</div>
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It's been a while since I've posted any work-in-progress pics so I thought I would share the journey of a pandanus painting from a few months ago. I always like looking back on these when planning for new work, particularly when I'm able to see how it came together in the end. I hope you enjoy them too!</div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Hello! Again it's been far too long since I updated this blog but as the new year is now well and truly underway I wanted to show you a few of my paintings from late last year. The Christmas period is always my busiest time, and in 2014 this was more the case than ever!</span><br />
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In reflecting on another year gone, I realise how fortunate I have been with the commissions that I work on. It is such a pleasure to work with the open-minded and respectful people that come my way- they have trusted me to just 'create'; a position which is so fulfilling for me and inevitably always the best outcome for them. While I still love the commissions whereby I can take a 'brief' of a thing or flower or plant and bring that to life through paint on paper; I still really relish the space to try new techniques, subjects and ideas.... and see where the brush takes me. </div>
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Well thanks again for reading, and I will post again soon with new work again.<br />
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Hello! These days my posts are so few and far between that I never quite know where to start so I thought I would take the chance to update you on a couple of things all at once...... starting with these ripe and juicy looking mangoes above. </div>
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Last week I was lucky to have one of my pieces auctioned off as part of the 2014 Mango Auction, held at the Rocklea Fruit Markets here in Brisbane. It's an inaugural event that has turned into a bit of an institution amongst the fruit and produce community; with the symbolic 'first tray of the season' always fetching big dollars to go towards their chosen charities of Diabetes Queensland and Life Education Queensland. </div>
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These are both vital contributors to the future health and wellbeing of our state's kids, and this year's auction was a big success with the first tray sold for $30,000 - (yes that's right, $30K for a tray of mangoes!). The other items (including my painting) fetched another $18,000 which brought the grand total raised on the day to $48,000. </div>
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It was such a positive event to be a part of - not only do the proceeds go to deserving causes, but I'm also so passionate about supporting our local produce growers & sellers, so it was really wonderful to be able to contribute in some way to this worthy event. </div>
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Another thing I'm pleased to let you know is that I have some new prints now available! The above piece - <i>'Grevillea - Loopy Lou'</i> - has been released as a limited edition print through the <a href="http://www.museumofbrisbane.com.au/">Museum of Brisbane</a>, and is available through their gallery shop in site at the MOB near Brisbane City Hall. The prints are A4 size and just $20; and can be purchased by contacting the shop directly by phone on +617 3339 0810 or email info@museumofbrisbane.com.au.</div>
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In the spirit of my very patriotic post I thought I'd finish it off with none other than some North Queensland sugarcane! This piece was a commission I completed recently as a wedding gift - from sisters to their sister (and new brother); who all grew up in the northern part of our state where this cane abounds. The newly married couple are childhood sweethearts and just lovely people, who celebrated their wedding day in their hometown with a beautiful night under the stars, in a big open field. It's always so nice to be able to create something that has meaning and memories for the giver and receiver.</div>
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Well thanks for stopping by, I will post again soon as I have some new work coming to Black & Spiro later this week.</div>
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This is a piece I did recently that featured in the 'Design for Mirabel' event held in Melbourne a few weekends ago. It is an annual benefit held in Melbourne showcasing the work of ten high profile Australian designers, and my great supporter, friend (and now sister in law!) Anna Spiro was asked to decorate a room for the event.<br />
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Anna put such a beautiful room together - her amazing way of bringing vintage, modern and classic pieces together in a surprising and just-plain-beautiful way never ceases to amaze! From all reports it was a wonderful opening night and weekend; plus all proceeds of sales went to the very worthy Mirabel Foundation. It was a pleasure to be able to contribute to such a great cause.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">I painted these a little while ago but thought I would share something different for a change, and also some progress shots of these with you.... The initial intention was actually to be a black & white ink drawing; however they just didn't feel finished without that signature rich reddy brown licking the glossy leather. It was such a pleasure to brings such an Australian icon to life, and knowing that they live in such a lovely and happy home makes it all the sweeter. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;">
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I am so excited to now share my latest work with you, which is currently exhibiting in the foyer space at the Redcliffe City Art Gallery during the month of March. The space is dedicated to emerging artists from the Moreton Bay area and surrounds, which is in the south east corner of our 'sunshine state'. It's a very temperate, sunny and beautiful part of the world and as as such I wanted this work to have a distinctly Queensland feel to it.</div>
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Having been born and lived in Queensland for most of my life, I am enamoured by the beautiful native flora that surrounds us as well as the vivid - almost blinding - Australian light. I think it's this presence of light and colour that I am always trying to capture in my work, and for me, the combination of the beautiful washes of brilliant watercolour on clean, crisp white backgrounds is my way of taking the world around me to paper. To me, these folds of pandanus, floating boughs of gumleaves and of course the cheeky pops of the fruitbox colour feel just like a summer afternoon at home; with the easterly breeze rolling off the bay.</div>
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If you happen to be in the area then these works will be displaying at the Gallery (470- 476 Oxley Ave, Redcliffe) until the end of this month. Artworks are also for sale with all enquiry to me at pip_boydell@hotmail.com.</div>
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<br />Pip Spiro (Boydell)http://www.blogger.com/profile/13420437450589551122noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262948489305279682.post-84470693233088024882014-02-02T13:35:00.001+10:002014-02-02T13:35:42.478+10:00{ adventures with hydrangeas }<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy 2014 to everyone! Again it's been such a long time since my last post, but I thought I would start this year's posts off with a piece I did at the end of 2013 as a wedding gift to my best friend and her now husband. It's a collection of things very much 'everyday' on their own; but together, they represented the beautiful adventure that their life together will be. I hope it can be part of their family and home for the many years of wonderful ahead.<br />
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Pip xPip Spiro (Boydell)http://www.blogger.com/profile/13420437450589551122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262948489305279682.post-22360304834747226392013-10-21T22:54:00.002+10:002013-10-21T22:54:16.321+10:00{ flowers : an exhibition }<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last week marked the opening of an exhibition that I have been working towards for the last little while. <i>'Flowers'</i> is a collaborative show of four artists showcasing our works of all things floral; hosted at the very beautiful Black & Spiro showroom and store here in sunny Brisbane. </div>
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The exhibition opening last Thursday was the perfect Spring evening. The store was not only brimming with art but also hoards of fresh flowers and happy people; all enjoying their mid week champagne amidst the Black & Spiro fabulousness. Look at all that colour!</div>
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For those who are able to make it, the exhibition will be on show for the next three weeks (until mid November) so be sure to pop by the shop as there is just so much to see - I promise it won't disappoint! I hope you like these pics and seeing what I have been up to lately. Thanks for stopping by and I promise to not leave as long until the next post!</div>
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I am having SO much fun at the moment.... with commissions always coming thick and fast I rarely take the time to just play around and get more fluid with my work. However I am slowly starting to do more of this, and I am planning to do a lot more from here on in, too. Here is a sneak of a few things that arecurrently overtaking my little studio..... I love nothing more than being all-enthralled in the colour, flowers, fronds galore!<br />
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It's certainly brightening up these cold Winter days, and also getting me excited and so enthused about what I am going to be working on later this year. Keep an eye out as there are going to be lots of bigger (and hopefully more beautiful!) things on the horizon from me!<br />
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Though my sea legs are actually not that sturdy, any travel daydreams I have inevitably seem to come back to wooden-hulled boats slicing through jewel blue seas; thickly coiled ropes; breton stripes amassing and windswept, salty hair. Don't these pics make you want to slip on your espadrilles and set sail?! I thought I would share a few to get you through the end of the week - plus some commissions I have completed, some old, some new - but all reminding me of that sea-faring feeling I love so much. Enjoy!</div>
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I just stumbled across this image and thought it was so beautiful. A black & white Monet with that great white beard; I imagine him humble yet distinguished with his shining shoes and French tweed. Such a contrast to the beautiful expanse of those ethereal, watery, pastel waterlilies he is painting...</div>
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I took this last picture the first time I visited the Musee de l'Orangerie in Paris in 2009. This old French man was very stylish, and the two of us sat and wandered these rooms for what was possibly an hour. I remember thinking we were two strangers from opposite sides of the world but could share in an understood silence - both just enjoying the wonder and beauty that surrounded us. </div>
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I am well overdue for a post, and in scrolling through my recent work, my pictures felt very much like the change of season we are experiencing in Australia at the moment. I am always enamoured with the way flora ages and changes and decays.... but I am sure that the shift from the colour and brightness of Summer to a cooler, muted palette is certainly inspired by the beautiful world around me.<br />
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I love this - life will sometimes imitate art; but art will <i>always</i> imitate life.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>Grevillea</em> 'Loopy Lou'<em> - watercolour on paper - by Pip Boydell</em> </span></div>
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You may remember a month or two ago I posted <a href="http://pipshining.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/botanical-beginnings.html">here</a> about a new botanical piece that I had begun? Well, I'm pleased to let you know that it has been selected to exhibit at <i>Botanica</i> - one of Australia's most preeminent botanical art exhibitions, curated and hosted by the Royal Botanical Gardens of Sydney each year.<br />
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With all the exhibited artist's work appearing by invitation only, <em>Botanica</em> is held in high acclaim in Australia and internationally so I feel extremely humbled to have been asked to submit, let alone accepted and hung as part of this prestigious collection!<br />
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I still can't quite believe I made it through but in doing so I am really looking forward to heading down to Sydney for the opening which is tomorrow evening; to meet the other artists and of course see all the amazing work that I know will be just awe-inspiring (for me, anyway!).<br />
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For anyone that is in Sydney I highly encourage you to head along. Here are the details:<br />
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<strong>When:</strong> Saturday 13 April - Sunday 28 April 2013, 10 am-4 pm daily<br /><strong>Where:</strong> Joseph Maiden Theatre & Moore Room, Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney<br /><strong>Price:</strong> Free Entry. All works for sale<br /><strong>Enquiries:</strong> 9231 8182<br />
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All works are for sale (including my grevillea!), by enquiry through the Foundation & Friends at the Botanical Gardens at the phone number above (or you can contact me directly by email <a href="mailto:pip_boydell@hotmail.com">pip_boydell@hotmail.com</a>).<br />
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So I'll wish you all a happy weekend early now - and I will check back in with some pics next week!<br />
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This is Sarah & Oscar. I don't often talk about the people I do commissions for but, I wanted to share these two with you simply because they really are one of the kindest & loveliest couples I have ever met; and that their choice of commission was so quirky and fun. When Sarah asked if I would paint something as a birthday-come-wedding-anniversary gift to Oscar; we ummed and ahhed over a few possible subjects but in the end settled on a pair of Calippo iceblocks. These are a favourite of theirs, and I love that they chose this as a symbol of 'them' - its so fun and sweet and ever bright, and they just seem to smile back at you!</div>
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Sarah and Oscar - thank you guys again for having me create something so specail to you; that was so fun for me. You guys are the best; and like the title of this post... you had me at 'Calippo'!<br />
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I'm hoping that a couple of pretty peonies and some sparkling shoes will distract you from the fact that it has been so long since my past post - or at least tide you over till the next one!<br />
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I've got lots of things to share with you in the comings weeks, I say this often but this time I'm for real! 2013 is flying by but already I am really liking this year. Happy Friday to everyone, and I promise to see you soon!<br />
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One of my first projects for this year is a botanical illustration which I've been working on (amongst other things) over the last couple of weeks. As soon as this one came up, I decided I wanted to do something Australian and as a result have developed a new-found obsession with gathering, buying and stalking out every kind of native flora I can! Thought I'd share some of the bounty that have been giving my home and sketchbook a workout over the last little while.</div>
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As you can see, in the end I decided upon this grevillea.... although not as bold and fabulous as some other things I could have chosen; the detail, intricacy and softness of these natives have a real beauty when you stop to take a proper look. It's funny, I actually used to not like these flowers at all (and many natives in fact); but I think I'm developing a new found appreciation for my things in nature that I used to gloss straight over.</div>
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Aside from this exercise being a great justification for me nicking roadside flowers and spending inordinate amounts of time in florists, I've really been enjoying tacking something a little different, and trialling and learning with new techniques and approaches. </div>
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It's still in progress but I hope you enjoy a few images of the workings in the meantime. I look forward to sharing the completed piece with you in a week or two!</div>
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Hello everyone and happy 2013. It's been a while since my last post and now Christmas, New Years, and the holidays are all distant memories - 2012 is done and dusted and the new year is now well and truly underway!</div>
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This started off as typical early January post. I picked out a few snaps from my holiday for a bit of a new year, new start type message. But when I lined them up I realised that these images represented more than just my holiday; they summed up the simple things that I know make all the difference to my state of mind - perhaps a 'checklist' for happiness. </div>
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I thought that the serendipity of these things aligning was worth sharing with you - so here it is! Of course it's not exhaustive, is very light-hearted, and it goes without saying are other things to do and be in order to feel full, well-rounded contentment in life. Don't take me too seriously (I'm not taking myself that way either!) - but I figure that engaging in these little things, as often as you can, absolutely <i>cannot </i>hurt in setting you up for all the weird and wonderful challenges you've set for yourself in 2013. So here goes:</div>
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For me it is the beach (how did you guess!). We try and go once a week even if only for a quick swim and a coffee. If it's possible to get away for a whole weekend this is the dream - a weekend at Straddie leaves you feeling you've had a whole week off, and been a million miles away. Just about cures anything; so this year we're going to put the dates in the calendar and book the barge so that there are no excuses not to go.</div>
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Be good to your body - it's the only one you have! I am a terrible sleeper so for me, setting my body clock to get up early and exercise is the absolute key and everything flows on from there. Eat well and exercise. Know the things that make you tired and unhappy and stressed and avoid them - it's not selfish as it makes everyone around you happier in the end, too!</div>
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This is simple - and actually, recognising who those people are is often half the battle won. Don't be a sap of people's energy, and don't let people sap yours.</div>
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A slight overlap with the first one as getting away is often the best way to do this. But whether it's time out, time away or just an open-minded conversation with a person of different opinions is a good way to put you outside of yourself (and for me, this often means a reality check!)</div>
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For Pip - this is reminding myself how lucky we are to live in this sunny, clean, safe and stunningly beautiful country called Australia. Wherever you are in the world there are always small joys to be had.</div>
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Surf, draw, paint, play with flowers, cook, re-arrange your linen cupboard..... get your kicks any which way you can, it's not indulgent to weave things you love into your daily life - it's healthy!</div>
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Since I started in this new direction with my art, people often say how great it is that I am 'living my dream'. Then in a recent conversation with a lovely & smart girl she instead referred to it as my '<i>truth'....</i> I decided that this I far preferred! At the risk of me losing you entirely with this wanky and cliched garb - I have to say that I've really started to believe that you <i>can</i> make your life what you want, you just have to recognise it then never let it linger far from your thoughts. Of course this doesn't mean you must to quit your job and buy a vineyard in the south of France - but I think if you can one by one, get rid of the routines, people and things in your life that 'jar' with you; then know, focus on and pick up those that 'mesh' with you, then surely you'll be heading in the right direction - right? </div>
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NB -<i> the last picture - yes, that's a little Okanui motif which I painted and had framed for my parents place at the beach for Christmas. This will seem entirely daggy and kitsch to some but to anyone that knows my parents this is so 'them'.... in fact I'll confess that in days gone by, they have been known to stroll down the beach clad in matching Okanuis! But while this painting is a bit of fun for the beach, it's actually more about them doing their own thing and being true to who they are. They don't follow the crowd, they run their own race and are good, honest people. They (and the Okanuis!) remind me that I owe it to myself and to them to be the best and truest version of myself that I can possibly be! </i></div>
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Well. That was longer than I expected and I now feel very preachy and naive more than anything! But hopefully you'll forgive my ramblings and we can pass it off as new year enthusiasm.... and if even one tiny snippet is worth something to someone then that's made my day. </div>
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Have a great week. I look forward to seeing more of you all in the year ahead!</div>
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Introducing to you The Emperor. What do you think of him?</div>
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He's a little different to my other subjects and it was definitely a challenge to capture the essence of these amazing creatures, but was a lot of fun and now sits as the latest addition to my collection of works in at Black & Spiro. Being something new and different I thought I would share the development of this one with you.... let me tell you there are many scales on one fish! </div>
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I must say, every time I paint something like this I gain a greater appreciation for Mother Nature and the design inherent in our world. The perfect mosaic of the scales, the fine, deft fins and the brilliant and pearlescent colour of the Red Emperor is amazing. I've already got a few bites (mind the pun!) for some more fish commissions so you may see some more here in the new year.</div>
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And finally, here's the final product all framed in a beautiful pinkish oak timber. By the way he is for sale so if you'd like the details email me at <a href="mailto:pip_boydell@hotmail.com">pip_boydell@hotmail.com</a>.</div>
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Well with only days to go until Christmas, it is certainly all systems go here but I promise to post again before the 25th comes. There now I've said it - I will have to make it happen! Until then, I hope you all have a productive and happy lead into Christmas and out of the hectic year that's been' and I'll see you again soon.</div>
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