You probably can see from the photo about what a fabulous opening we had last night. We are glowing with joy - so much so that I have taken to calling us the "Three Joys!" Unfortunately Nada from de Nada design was unable to get back from Australia in time but we did her and her fabulous clothing line proud! Just check out the crowds of art lovers and supporters who turned out en masse to share our joy.


We had an awesome night...Amie's new series of work made a huge impression on heaps of people -they were gagging to touch the pieces so I asked Amie for permission for them to stroke the wax...so yummy...smelt divine and Ron from Exhibitions Gallery (who I invited) loved several of the pieces and is going to talk to Amie next week about them...so well done Amie for having the courage and playfulness to try something new...and well done Paul Hutchinson for teaching us!

Deanna's work was a big hit too...so stunning...unbelievable...my friend said it was the best jewellery she had seen...and she knows a thing or two...her family come from a long line of artists......I fell in love with the earrings she wore to our breakfast where we all met for the first time! Isn't that a hoot..arranging an exhib and never having met....

There were heaps and heaps of people - all responsible drinkers..so we even have wine, which was generously given to us by Tohu Wines, left! Tohu wine is divine....

Gosh - you really get a feel for personality types when colloborating..I am definitely the "starter"..not so flash on finishing...Amie and Deanna are pro's there...so I was really rushing it to get all my pieces on the wall and only finished the price list 20 mins before people arrived! Mind you, to my defence, I will add that I was working full time while trying to get ready for this exhibition and the 15 works that I had dropped off at the framers the minute I landed back in NZ after Max Gimblett's workshop in Hawaii, had only been finished that morning!

The great thing about this exhibition was the amazing opportunity to collaborate with amazing talented, positive, passionate artists and mutually inspiring companies like Tohu Wines and businessmen like Graham Petherick who let us use this premium space. MWAHxxx

It was great to catch up with previous clients I have coached over the years - and to see that they are still happy in the work I helped them find. It was great to see good friends too...

ohhhh and it was so FANTASTIC to sell two of my favorite works of art. I loved that both the people who purchased them loved them as much as I did...as I have always said, works created with joy creates joy in return.


If you haven't had a chance to come and have a look at the Joy'ance exhibition yet there is still time. You can view all the pieces at 128 Featherston Street, Wellington daily from 10:30 to 5:30 until Friday 5 September. You can also view and purchase on line in my E-store

Have a wee peak at one of my favorite pieces I created in Maui. This will definitely be a piece of my heART I will be sad to part with. On the positive side, I know that who ever buys it will have bought it with passion!

Don't forget to come and see the Joy'ance exhibition for yourself - we'd love to see you there!

Labels: Exhibitions and competitions

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