{ opening treasure }

Paintings pictured from L- R: Chanel No. 5 (sold); Magnolia; Oriental lilies (sold); Chanel 'Rouge' (sold) and Chanel 'Mademoiselle' (sold)

Paintings pictured clockwise from top left: Yellow butterfly (sold); 'Daisy'; 'Blue butterfly' (sold) & Pink feathers.

'Pink hyacinth' (top) and 'Jonquils' (bottom) - both still available!

And Anna's amazing swans - there are two of these, sitting either side of the entrance and they are both filled with pink daisies. 

I think they were my favourite thing in the shop on the night!

All these snaps are curtesy of my darling sister Harriette.

The windows - I painted the backdrops here for Anna, one in zig-zag and the other a Christmas message. (image was taken by Elouise)

On Thursday night my exhibition 'treasure' opened at Black & Spiro here in Brisbane. It's been a big week and I'd been so busy running around that I was quite exhausted by the time the night finally rolled around; however I think this was probably a blessing in disguise as it meant I didn't have too much time to get too nervous about the actual night!

But in the end it really was a great night and I don't think I could have wanted much more from it all. Anna worked her magic on the shop (have never heard so many people raving) which was the most perfect setting and complement for it all; and we had a great turn out, too, with lots of happy people streaming in through the evening and spilling out onto the street with champagne in hand. I want to say a big thank you to everyone who came on the night and all those that helped make it happen - it's so overwhelming and a little bit humbling to have  so many wonderful friends, family and Black & Spiro patrons (old & new) share it all with. I also was fortunate enough to have sold quite a few pieces on the night and in the days since, and there is now only seven left of my collection of 29 paintings. I can't quite believe it all!

So the big night is over but I've already got an even bigger list of things to do and paintings to paint, and I can't wait. This has been the single most enjoyable, fun and truly rewarding thing I have ever done and I am just so grateful to Anna for the opportunity; and to all my friends and family for their unwavering support they have given me to pursue this hair-brained little dream of mine. Because I am so very glad that I did. 

Pip xx

PS. I have had a couple of people enquire about purchasing the paintings.... I don't have an online store as yet (this is next!) however if you aren't in Brisbane but are interested in any of the pieces please contact me directly at pip_boydell@hotmail.com. 

{ finding treasure }

I am so excited to tell you about what it is that I have been pouring my heart, soul and every spare second into over past month or two...

On the 3rd of November, my very first exhibition will be opening at Black & Spiro here in Brisbane. There will be roughly 30 of my artworks included and these will be on display (along side other many gorgeous things!) through till Christmas. 

I have named the exhibition 'treasure' as to me, the subjects are just that. It's possibly quite a random collection of things - there are flowers, perfume bottles, shoes, even a bee - but my best work is always when it's depicting something I really love, so in the end I figured why not just paint these things that I love - they are my little treasures, from the every day. I am so thrilled that I now have the opportunity to share them with others, too!

Here's a few snippets from along the way...

I must say the time has absolutely flown since Anna & I first floated the idea a little while back, but now that it's nearly here I couldn't be more excited (or petrified!) about it all. Six months ago, I couldn't possibly have imagined in my wildest dreams that this might be a reality so I really am just thrilled to be doing something that I just absolutely love. I am so so grateful to Anna for such an amazing opportunity to bring it to life, but also to my wonderful family and close friends for giving me the courage to take the plunge and just do it.

Anyway I'm three weeks out and lots to do (!) but I am hoping to stay on the blog as the next few weeks  unfold. That's about all for now, so a happy weekend to everyone. 

xx