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Newsletters 08-09MOJO 
Thanks for taking a peeky at our newsletter. If you have ventured here, then that means you have elected, or .... INVITED, to be on our "Premier Art List". This entitles you to first right of purchase............as new works are born! You can purchase from our gallery and we have different options for you to make payment. Work will be also be assessed for postage and delivery and we will be able to quote you for that price as well. No matter where you live,we'll get it to you!!!
Our contact numbers are: Hot Ginger Gallery 09 - 4077255 (389 Kerikeri Rd, Kerikeri) or Joanna -- 027-5555775or Monika -- 027-3788674 Email: Joanna : jupperton@gmail.com Monika : monsart@ihug.co.nz
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________APRIL APRIL - MAY - JUNE 2009Greetings from the Far North........and from middle Earth!Yes....... Monika took over the wee gallery on Kerikeri Road and turned it into a artistic circus, and Jo flew away to live in Middle Earth.......perhaps more commonly known as Waiheke Island. She paints and laughs and sings in a tiny dwelling in Paradise. (She is still muttering to her herself, but they dont seem to mind over there!!!) We thought we'd inlcude 3 months in this newsletter as the Pied Pipress has been hideously BIZZY, and is WAYYYYY behind schedule...............but then what's new?? ________________________________________________________________________________________ HOT GINGER GALLERY.....   The Pied Pipress opened "HOT GINGER Gallery in early April 2009. And what an opening!!! It was a great-turn-out with lots of food and .....errrr......... a tiny bit of alcohol.....and a whole lot of laughs. (I think two people were being very norty in a photo shoot......... with a pram but we have not yet identified the perpertrators!) Thanks so so much to the very patient angels who helped cleaning, painting, revamping, gardening, and attending to guests on the night........... Ivan, Vibeke, Agil and hubby John. You are amazing!! Big thanks to all who came and especially those who travelled miles to get there!! There were great sales on the night and one of the top sellers was a budding 'weird doll/ cushion' maker, Jazz Welch.    Yes she is the Pied pipress' daughter and because of her gene pool had no chance really of making anything normal! Her 'monsta-cushies' were a hit and still are! She sold most in the first week, has had commissions and was also offered a private exhibition by two local cafe entrepreneurs. Everything she makes is sold very quickly in the gallery, so her mother is quite pleased that Jazz will be able to sustain her in her old age!! Go Jazz.......you rock!! And to all the artists involved.....from all over NZ, and were willing to take a chance with Hot Ginger, the Pied Pipress thanks you very very much! Without you, there would be no quirky odd gallery in Kerikeri. You are all stars! IF you would like to see ALL the FANTASTIC works in the gallery please go to the HOT ginger BLOGSPOT! Sign up....be a follower! Lots of great paintings and quirky gifts available for sale. Be sure to call in and visit the Pied Pipress at: Hot Ginger Gallery 389 Kerikeri Road Kerikeri .......and wonderful to meet all of you who have dropped by! _______________________________________________________________________________________ Landing in Waiheke Island....... Joanna packed her wordly possessions into a large van and skipped off merrily to Middle Earth...........whereby she made herself acquainted with the good folk of Waiheke. She has enjoyed a fair share of visitors and has thus far managed to squeeze them all in .....and play a wee game of 'Twister' here and there! It's a small but homely home and studio with a great view of the ocean!!You are all welcome to stay! Bring your family and your family's family!  Like a shipwrecked sailor, Jo set to....... discovering and exploring her newfound environment. After a few weeks of......... socializing with her fellow island natives, Jo eventually settled down to what she does so well, and completed a lovely little piece for a local Kerikeri business owner. I believe that the piece will be used in the future as advertising for Cocoon Clothing Boutique. Here is: Fly My Pretty  Jo sends out a BIG wave to all her friends and art students back in Kerikeri. She is very happy in her new 'digs' and new adventures....but she does miss you all! Her studio is now open for business now so just flick Jo an email or phone (details above) to let her know that you might be coming. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Monika has had a very bizzy time of it, working the gallery, looking after the family, singing and dancing the mamooshka, recovering from two dreaded lergies...and a SPIDER BITE! Oh and of course drinking loads of coffee with her art buddies and her special RAE! (By the way, Rae and I, now know EVERYTHING about native birds and trees! Hmmmmm) Yes it's mayhem really.........BUT she has still found time to paint. Quite a bit actually!  The gallery has done very well so far, with consistent sales and regular clients. Hot Ginger has made a wee name for itself already, here in Northland as well as in the NORTH ISLAND......which is fantastic. Thanks so much to all who have come by and been so positive......even if you did have muddy feet! There is still plenty of marketing to do but we'll get there as we can. Check out Monika's new, old and sold works here at ARTDZINER . Monika entered the Matariki awards held annually in Paihia with a cheeky little pink piece that attracted quite a bit of attention.In fact several women hurtled on over to Kerikeri to see the 'nutbar' who created it. Consequently, several 'nutbars' in the making, signed up for............. ______________________________________________________________________________________ 'ART -Quirk ' classes (By Monika Welch) Starting: Friday the 24th July (and every Friday) Time: 9.30 -11.30am Where: The Scrapbooking Shed, 175 Pungaere Rd, Kerikeri Cost: $15 per person ...per class (Some materials can be purchased from The Scrapbooking Shed.) Now I already have several people signed up for this class so only limited seats available. A night-class will be added the following term on a Tuesday evening.   These classes are specially designed to: ~ encourage and stimulate imagination ~ learn to PLAY with paint ~ learn to play with paper, glueing, found objects, and mixed media in general ~ develop confidence with creativity ~ give you a BREAK, make a BIG mess, and have some FUN!!! An informal class facilitated by a most informal ginger person. Contact details at top of the page for Monika. PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a scrapbooking class!! ________________________________________________________________________________ COMMISSIONS.........and paintings! Both Monika and Joanna have been flat out completing commissions for all and sundry. Many of them, for you!! Monika will be busy for the next few months but Joanna has a few free spots over the winter if you would like to commission something special. AND luckily for you, Joanna has some available works at her studio on Waiheke. Now it's not very often that that happens but here they are......... Happy Hotties - $5000 (1335mm X 400mm)  Sunday Funday - $3600 (600mm X 520mm)  Mixed Mail - $1250 (300mm X 400mm)  JO would like to let you all know though, that she has started new works toward her next exhibition at Warwick Henderson's. Exciting huh!! WATCH THIS SPACE! ______________________________________________________________________________________ In memory of........................ NORMAN ALEXANDER MCLEOD  ON April the 22nd of this year, my beautiful, warm, gregarious and fabulous father passed away suddenly. He had been sick off and on for some years and this was indeed a blessing for him and our family that the end of his life was quick and painfree. For all us 7 children, our respective others, mum, many many grandies and great grandies, dad installed an internal cheeriness and a belief in all that is good and great about our world. He was a very prayerful man with great faith and he touched many, many people ....which was evident at his funeral and the days that have passed since. He was a GREAT man ....pure and simple, and we miss him. For me personally he taught me to be charitable....in spirit and in words. To try and see the best in everyone. He also gave me a great love for words. Together we would sit in the morning, hot drinks and NZ herald in hand and discover the world of incredible words and meanings! He told me often and showed me more, that he was proud of me.....and my creative spirit. I know for sure that the world is a different place without him in it. How wonderful to have lived a life, loving so many and being loved by SO many, in return. To all of you who wrote, txted, emailed, rang and wrote cards, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. When one HAS to endure pain such as the loss of someone so GREAT, it lessens quicker with the comfort given by others. Our family has not been in Kerikeri long....only two years, but I felt surrounded and encased in love and thoughtful words and deeds. Thankyou thankyou. IT doesn't cost much to offer a small word or touch to let people know that you at the very least......care! For those who didnt know him....you missed out!!! He was one in a laughing million! Dad.......Thanks for the BIG chats, warm daddy-hugs and.......... laughs.And thankyou for picking me!! I love you. Monika X _____________________________________________________________________________________ Thanks everybody for supporting the arts. You have purchased and commissioned works for the last 3 months ....obviously in an effort to defy the recession! GOOD ON YOU! We are very grateful....and the recession will slowly slip away. Just watch! Finally someone wrote a poem about Mrs Hot ginger the other day. He wishes to remain anonymous. Here it is........... LOOKING ON
Ginger paints whether
heads or cloud
humming a memory
thinking aloud (allowed?)
Dust off me bum
along with the day
not worry nor whimsy
shall stand in the way
Rainbows to bottle
muses for capture
perchance upon door
Essence of Rapture
To that end
A Tidal Swell
colors crash
with oily smell
Wave after Wave...Stroke upon Stroke...relentless inspiration. Is that cool or what?? So on that note, Joanna and Monika bid you farewell. Be good, be well and if you cant......get your paints out! Jo and Monika ______________________________________________________________________________________ FEBRUARY 2009 - MARCH 2009 We're back again! And.................. we're on time! The 1st of April.....not late, never early.....just on time! Wonders never cease. Reason.........well Jo has nearly left the area and Monika is taking over the gallery. So we have much to say and no dilly-dallying about it!Thanks for joining us again to hear our 'no-recession news'. The only broadcast of it's kind in NZ. Bringing you hope and salvation by encouraging one and all....................... to purchase art!_________________________________________________________________________________________________________News Bulletin :" Artists defy Recession by selling more art than ever!"Last month Monika sold a fabaliss piece to a couple in Auckland and then got a few great wee commissions. She giggled a lot and did some cartwheels....Then .............we all, (Jo, Monika and several other Joanna Upperton friends, family and fans) ventured down to Jo's stunning exhibition at Warwick Henderson gallery inAuckland. It was a sight to behold!And there was a surprise for Jo!She walked into her own exhibition to find that FOUR paintings had sold already!!! Good heavens! (More cart-wheeling!)Two days later , Jo sold a fifth and we all returned to Kerikeri with big grins, more cartwheels, and oh ..........one of us had a headache.......but we won't say who that was!There are two paintings that have not sold yet, so remember...............buy art..........no recession! Well , it works for us!Here is Pourerere Palace: The long-awaited invite.......................... Come one and all to celebrate the opening of Hot Ginger gallery. Because this project has been designed on a wing and a prayer, it will be a BYO bottle event. I know, I know, but there will be some treaties for you to sample. This is an evening of festive frivolity.....a chance to meet new arty folk and catch up with those you know. The gallery is based on a quirky and electic flavour.......unpredictable and fun.......hey and what better way to kick off the Easter weekend!!! There are NZ -made arty products, jewellery, art clothes and of course paintings. All sorts for every budget!  OH dear! A Huge apology to Lisa Donovan for excluding her from the artist list on the invite. Very norty indeed of the Pied Press but I believe her head is a bit fuddled at present. Lisa will definitely be exhibiting on the day! In fact she will be part-time resident of Hot Ginger. Hooray hooray!!! Jo will be leaving her wee gallery of two years this week, and heading down to play with ALL the other artists and creative geniuses on Waiheke Island. It's going to be a HUGE but very groovy experience for our fearless art explorer and so we sent out our 'MOJO' reporter to get some comments from the artiste herself. This is what she had to say: JO: "Mon..................do you want the wine-fridge??? MON "Does the pope wear a funny hat?" Whoops, no sorry bout that! Those weren't the real comments........... OK , we'll try again........ To all my fellow friends,family and clients who have supported me in
Northland,
I would just like to acknowledge you all to say a big THANK YOU for what
you have done to make my life here so happy and cheerful. I'm looking forward to
moving on my Waiheke way but you will be sorely missed....now you all have a
holiday retreat, I have started the bookings already!!! So feel free to pop in
anytime!
I'm so please to hand the key of my studio/gallery to Monika who has done
so much for me, I know you will cherish and appreciate it as much as I
have.All the very best Mon, you're a star!!!
Its being an amazing chapter having you all in my life up here, so please keep
in touch.
Love and hugs
Joanna xx _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Footnote: There were no witnesses to disclose that Mon shared any girly tears and she will admit to nothing.....  ...........so Mon has this to say: " Thanks JO for accepting our wee family into your life. You took me on as a fellow artist in your gallery and more especially,...................... as a friend. (What possessed you?) The first time we shared ....errrrrrr...... ummm.....cups of tea and Anzac biscuits on our porch till 2am , I knew we would get along famously........even though you are only slightly younger than me!! Thankyou for sharing your skills with me and all the peoples who have valued your expertise here in Kerikeri. I know you will be sorely missed. Thanks ENORMOUSLY for giving me the gallery to love and adore, and all the goodies you are leaving there for me. I appreciate that so much. Be good, be happy..... Toodlepip Jo........you are an awesome young woman with the brightest future ahead of you. Love ya MON XXX Utter saps.....the pair of them! ____________________________________________________________________________________________Shout-outs!This bit is reserved for very cool folk who are involved in our lives. These people have businesses that you might like to utilise or,engage their services. Sharon Terrizzi(Keri Marquee Hire AND co-owner of Keri party hire)Sharon is a special friend who is exhibiting in Hot Ginger gallery as well as supplying the opening with her goods and services. (Even though she won't be able to attend......mutter mutter) IF you would like to lease a marquee, dance-floor, tables chairs, plates, platters, glasses (and many other products), for your wedding , party or special event, please contact Sharon at: Ph: 09-4071512 cell: 021-0454725 Email: terrizzi@xtra.co.nz Abdul DialloAbdul is a fabulously friendly, computer fix-it whizz, who can do amazing things to assist your computer, or rectify any hideous problems. He deals with computers-wireless, websites, domains and hosting.For all repairs or computer updates phone Abdul at: Ph: 4076674 Cell: 021-02569896 Email: djambaar@gmail.com Anya VeryaskinaAnya is the AMAZING designer of the invitation above.Not only is she a professional graphic designer she is a wonderful artist of .........................the human figure, and will be exhibiting in Hot Ginger gallery. You can see more of her work and contact her on her blogsitehttp://anyaveryaskina.blogspot.com ____________________________________________________________________________________________ STUFFGallery SpecialsALL prints will be $15. You can purchase them online or at the gallery. Just choose anything you like from any of Mon's artworks and email her for payment details. They look so very groovy in a frame.......as many of you know!  Mon would like to add that she needs a computer chair, a big rug and an iron.( The latter is not for domestic purposes!!) Anyone who is able to donate such items will be given a chocolate fish!! _____________________________________________________________________________________ So thats about it from MOJO headquarters! Thanks for reading....hope you are inspired, and come by the gallery anytime! 389 Kerikeri Road........ Don't forget to contact Jo and say howdy too! We are still going to continue our newsletter......just from a distance as Jo becomes the newest ambassador for Waiheke Island! Ka kite from us both Monika and Joanna X DECEMBER 2008 - JANUARY 2009 Hey ho to all and HAPPY new year!!! Yes its February already! Only 10 months and so many days till Xmas!!! We hope you are enjoying the start to the New Year and your purses and wallets are replenished. We have some GREAT news-es to share with you all....................... and have decided as well to kick the 'recession' in the kabooshy! "Recession.....what recession", we holler! But if you still believe there is such a thing, the only way to get through a recession....is to BUY art! Lots of it. Reasons..........you will feel better, enhance your living space, prove you have taste and culture and be the envy of all! There is no better necessity than the delicate purchase of art-buying. And most of all, it is an investment. (For you and for us!) So read further while we entice you with all our offerings! ____________________________________________________________________________________________ JOANNA UPPERTON STARS IN HER EXHIBITION......... "LONGRANGE ROAD"
After many months of toil and grind, Joanna has finally finished her seven gorgeous paintings for Warwick henderson gallery. All the paintings have been delivered to the gallery last week. The exhibition preview is on the 17th of February (next Tuesday) from 5.30pm -7.30pm. Sooooooo, to beat the recession, it is imperative that you come to Joanna's opening and purchase a wonderful piece for your abode....or workplace! Please let Jo know if you are coming.....email her at jupperton@gmail.com . (There will be some refreshments............. Milo and peanut butter sandwiches!!!)
Joanna and Monika will both be present,(scarey) so if you want to meet this fearless duo, please come along. They are very quiet though....and don't have much to say!!! They will both be dressed as mute wallflowers. See if you can spot them! HOWEVER if you can't make it then, the show runs from 18 -28 February. All 7 paintings can be viewed here......... http://www.warwickhenderson.co.nz/artist/joanna-upperton/ ....so book yours today!! Oh.....and a BIG thumbs-up, high-five and slap on the back for Jo. What an awesome, AWESOME effort!! Well done JO! ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ART CLASSES
Monika and family have been in Kerikeri for two years now! How time flies...........and flaps...... Anyhoo........ as it has been some time since Monika taught in Tauranga, she thought it would be a good idea to share her artistry with the good folk of Kerikeri. So many times you hear,....."I can't even draw stick figures." Well who wants to anyway??
There are no stick figures, no rigid instructions and no ONE way to create, in these classes. You will not be asked to laboriously draw bananas in a bowl and there will be no lesson plan. It will be a discovery of your creative 'bent' and a journey towards self-discovery and stretching your.............IMAGINATION!! Monika's classes might involve glue, spraypaint, tools and utensils, templates, paper, wood and anything else she can find. Oh and of course......paint! There is no pressure and lots of fun! It will make you smile and may be very healing for many. Come and play in Monika's playground! (She might even instigate wine appreciation at the same time!!) Contact Monika: monsart@ihug.co.nz ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Farewellllll................
Little Jo is on the move.......off to greener pastures, frolliks and fun, and utter shenanigans! Yes she is leaving Kerikeri to set up a studio/pad on..................WAIHEKE ISLAND!! (Lucky girl!) So for all you Auckland fans who have loved and purchased Joanna's work, you won't have to go far to find her!! We will let you know further contact details in the next newsletter, but she will still be contactable at the email addy above. Mojo and the newsletter will still continue to exist. Afterall, it is all done online and there is no need to stop 'a good thing' just because of distance. So from all of us at the MOJO headquarters we wish our clever wee artist all the best for her future adventures. We will miss you so much Jo, but will be comforted by the ................math. Joanna + Waiheke Island = Free place to stay whenever we come down!! (HOORAY!) Good luck Joanna.......may all your special dreams come true! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ HOT GINGER GALLERY As Jo departs, Monika will be moving in! Yes she is taking over the little cottage /gallery in Kerikeri........389 Kerikeri Road. ALL are welcome to visit the renamed gallery........... HOT GINGER (so named for obvious reasons), whenever it says....."OPEN"! An official gallery warming/ exhibition will be imminent but date is not confirmed yet! There will be paintings, art-quirks and product (quirky gifts and bits'n'bobs) , created by Monika AND....... a selection of fabulous NZ artists! Monika will be on site, painting and generally making her usual mess, but will endeavour to keep some order of semblance so that it looks ............ REALLY REALLY GROOVY!! (For when you come by and visit and buy lots of things to combat the 'recession blues') SO in the meantime, Monika is creating signage and buzzing around getting loads of things done...... WATCH THIS SPACE!!!
___________________________________________________________________________________________ Exhibition Opening at Gravel Gallery, Kerikeri Just thought we'd give a little plug for two well-known Kerikeri artists who will be exhibiting at GRAVEL GALLERY....opening 5pm on the 6th of March! Aalix Roake (now residing in Hamilton) and Sharon Terrizzi will be exhibiting their latest works in conjucnction with two other artists.
By Aalix Roake By Sharon Terrizzi To fnd out more please contact William Hedley or Debbie Bolton of Gravel Gallery. 1 Hobson Ave/cnr Kerikeri Rd, Kerikeri _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ARTWORKS!
Whilst Joanna toiled away the summer (with a few breaks in between) to complete her exhibition, Monika had very little time (as in NONE) to complete much of anything, as it was ............Xmas in Rotorua and Tauranga, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS........and loads of lovely visitors. Actually she did however manage to complete a few bits and pieces. To view these, take a look here http://www.artdziner.co.nz/119376/info/galleryThumbs.html Works from 2008 are here: http://www.artdziner.co.nz/92268/info/galleryThumbs.html To have a look at Joanna's work...past and present just rock onto www.joanna.co.nz _____________________________________________________________________________________________ MELBOURNE MAGAZINE Well Monika and Joanna were a little bit chuffed with themselves after featuring in a Melbourne Digital Reproduction magazine. In fact one of Monika's pictures made the WHOLE front cover! The interviews were done online and it all went rather swimmingly!
A big thankyou to Colleen Bate who found us and pursued the whole interview in likkety-split time! Check the whole thing out here: http://www.digitalreproduction.com.au/ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ OTHER STUFFFF There's some terrific people around that have been beneficial to the community......... and Mojo in general. We'd thought we'd give them a PLUG too!! Even though this is an art newsletter , they too, are creative in their own fields. One of them is Monika's husband. See if you can guess which one. Elaine Goodson Elaine was the dynamo administrator at Riverview Primary in 2008. She was an incredible asset to the school but has now moved on. Elaine is looking for employment and can do just about ANYTHING! Indoors, outdoors anything! She is onfire, passionate in her job and super-efficient. If you have ANYTHING that you might be able to offer Elaine or discuss with her please phone her on PH: 09- 4019955 or 027-5223334 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- John Welch John is the hunk'o'burnin love that works as the Dynamic Palm sales rep, at Palmco Kerikeri. He knows just about everything you need to know about palms, including................ ........................well you'll just have to ring John to find out. He offers great deals and consultations and looks really really great in green......and workboots! Ph: 09-4079293 or 027-4735006 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ivan Parke Ivan has his own business , "Absolute Maintenance" which is fairly self-explanatory. Ivan hoons around in his work-van and is one of those wondrous whirlwinds that can clean and maintain and build...........anything! (Cleans amazing windows!!)For the friendliest service please phone Ivan on 09-4078280 or 021-2255404 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phil Parkes Phil is an all round 'good guy' and has a printing company....Keri Design and Print with the biggest and best printing deals around. Truly!!To see exactly what they do please have a look at their website: http://www.keriprint.co.nz __________________________________________________________________________________________ Hope you've enjoyed our newsletter. its been a bit of a mish-mash but hey...........that's our creative spirit!! IF you can think of anyone that would like to read our newsletters, please pass this on. Cheerio and have the greatest year Monika and Joanna (MOJO) PS: DON'T forget Jo's exhibition......next Tuesday the 17th of Feb , 5.30-7.30pm at Warwick Henderson Gallery.
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†OCTOBER- NOVEMBER 2008 † Season’s Greetings to all! Due to SEVERE technical hiccups (and belches), this newsletter (and the 4th attempt at it) will be majorly condensed. AS well, ............Monika has pulled out all her hair because of it and is now attempting to ‘chill’ with the other bald Xmas elves. So we leave you with the latest and most relevant arty news for both Monika and Joanna. Xmas drumroll please..........................
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ JOANNA…………has been squirreling away in her little gallery/studio, getting works ready for her solo exhibition in February at Warwick Henderson gallery. (She is now lily-white, mutters to herself and has grown a long beard…….such is the life of an artistic hermit). Ahhhh…… but all joking aside, Joanna has worked extremely hard towards this latest solo exhibition. She has completed 6 out of the 7 works and has also pre-sold two of them!! They range between $3500 and $7000 and in the meantime, four of them have recently gone down to Hawkes Bay for a wee sojourn. The four were displayed as part of a book launch, 'The Pourerere Road' by Pam Ballantyne, in Omakere on December the 12th. This series is based on Joanna growing up on a sheep and beef farm in central Hawkes Bay and all the things her and her brothers used to get up to, ie: building tree huts, feeding the chickens (Beatrice had such a bad attitude…..wouldn't let them near the eggs), longdrops plotted around the place, catching the old Bedford bus to school (in Waipawa bus company colours), and spending weekends at Pourerere Beach. Joanna has endeavoured to continue with her ornate ideas, giving everyday NZ icons a fancy flare whilst still including her well-known houses, which symbolise the tree huts. HIBBYS LAST POST – (A fond memory relating to ‘Hibby’ the local postman who has since passed away)
The following, are details for the exhibition entitled, “LongRange Road” Where: Warwick Henderson Gallery, 32 Bath St, Parnell, Auckland When: 18th -28th of February 2009 IF you would like a special invitation to the preview on February the 17th please contact either Joanna, ( details above) OR, Warwick Henderson 09- 3097513, or info@warwickhenderson.co.nz ______________________________________________________________________________________________ MONIKA..............has been dancing and prancing, dashing and diving, trying to get EVERYTHING done at once and,.................. before Xmas. Tis not happening and the newsletter tekky problems made her very, very grumpy. More like a Xmas troll than a Xmas elf. But enough about that..........She has discontinued the 'banging-her-head' on the brick wall, found a nice cool sav, a piece of ‘brillig’ sunshine to bathe in , and put her dear little tootsies up!
She would like to direct you to her new works which can be found here: http://www.artdziner.co.nz/92268/info/galleryThumbs.html (She has been doing some work you know!) Also a wee reminder about the A4 hand-signed canvas prints for sale at only $15 each. Make for marvellous Xmas presents if you are looking for something extra special. You can pretty much choose what you want from the website. They look great in a frame too! As well, Mon is selling skirts on Trademe which have images of her very own artwork on them. ‘Monx clothing’. OH and don't forget the Gift vouchers available. See the newsletter below for info......... ___________________________________________________________________________________________ If you are out and about on your Xmas holiday travels be sure to look us up or give us a call. (Details above). Joanna will be squirreling in her wee studio/gallery at 389 Kerikeri Road, Kerikeri, so if you see the OPEN sign, do drop in and pay her a visit. (She has shaved her beard now!) www.joanna.co.nz
The Joanna Upperton Gallery
Monika will be lurking around somewhere and doing her darndest not to do ANYTHING at all! So if you would like to come by Monika’s studio and watch her do absolutely nothing (well maybe ‘something’.......very small), please give her a bell and she may or may not accommodate. (Confused............we are!) Skudder's Studio Loo in Xmas Spirit
.......and the ‘ CLEAN-as-a WHISTLE’ Studio.
So that’s it for the year folks! Have a happy and joyful Xmas and please keep safe on your holidays. Both Monika and Joanna would like to wish you the most mirthful and merriest Xmas EVER! Thankyou so much for supporting us, reading our art blather and indulging us as the quirky artists we love to be! (Oh and feel free to send all Xmas gifts to the gallery at 389 Kerikeri Rd! We’re not fussy!) Toodley-pip and talk to you all soon in 2009............or maybe even before! Mwah!!
Monika Welch and Joanna Upperton X
JUNE - SEPTEMBER 08 Welcome to you all! And a big welcome to Spring. Well you could be forgiven for thinking that we (Monika and Joanna) have been soooooo bizzy painting away, we forgot to write to you! The truth is......WE hadn't forgotten.....but we HAVE been bizzy! Heads down and bottoms up, we have been wiling away the winter rains and producing all sorts of goodies and lining up new projects and ventures. So here's our news to date: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Monika wound up her postion at Finders seeing as her employer disappeared and well what can you do. TWAS a marvellous experience however and she learnt lots! A big thankyou to all the artists who particpated and I hope in the end you were pleased with the adventure and, of course, ..........................sales! Anna who runs her own cafe (Temptations) from the same premises, has developed an amazing reputation for her wholesome goodies and norty treats! She still continues to operate from there, so if you havent been by, please make sure you go and taste her very special foody delights. You WON'T be disappointed!(next to the Bakehouse on Kerikeri road) Sooooooooooo, Mon frolikked back to her studio and set about conjuring up new pieces, as she hadn't painted the whole time she was at Finders! Very norty girl! Latest Upcoming event
Monika has been invited to exhibit at the brand new BRYCE BROWN artspace in Tauranga.......along with 7 other wonderful artists. Starts very soon from 27th of September - 5th October. If you wish to attend the preview evening please contact Bryce at info@brycebrownart.com for an invitation. Here's one of the artworks that she will have on show: "WHEN DELILAH PLAYS"
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ Joanna decided some months ago that she wished to have an overseas adventure. And so she did. She popped herself on a plane and flew off to Melbourne for 2 weeks and had a wonderful time with ex-pat Kiwi friends, wining, dining and indulging in all the wonderful treats that Melbourne had to offer. She returned refreshed, buzzing and ready to go. Invigorated with visual stimulation, Jo's imagination was revitilised and brimming with new (and crazy) ideas!
There are more trips and sojourns in the pipeline for Jo. A whole world to see and experience...... and something else exciting............ _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Monika has been involved with a few exhibitions and shows around the North Island these last few months. Thorton Gallery Hamilton (Loads of frolic and fun!) Mazda Artworks (Auckland Viaduct) Bethlehem ART Exhibition (Tauranga) Lots of hard work and that 'dirty' word........deadlines! But she got there in the end. Big clap on the back for Monika! ________________________________________________________________________________________________ After Jo's holiday away, she made a decision to have an exhibition in February 2009. Hurray hurray! This will take place at Warwick Henderson gallery,(Parnell, Auckland NZ) date to be confirmed. We will definitely keep you posted on this.Jo has completed three works already towards the exhibition and they are WONDERFUL! They are based on her life in the Hawkes bay, with farms, trees, sheep, a magical school bus and her enchanting quirky buildings!And much much more! In between, Joanna has been completing commissions. This is her latest completion! "SHEEPISH"
As well as the exhibition in February, Jo has, "A PEARS TO BE WEDNESDAY WASHDAY" for sale at Warwick Henderson. You can scroll down to the last newsletter to view it, or you can go to Jo's website and see it here: http://www.joanna.co.nz/68376/info/galleryThumbs.html Watch this space............ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Monika has been working on commissions too. The tennis racquet 'racket' seems to have taken off and proven to be extremely popular. She has just completed her fourth one. Be sure to contact her if you would like one too, as they are only $450 each. You can see Monika's latest works works for sale, as well as her commissions here: http://www.artdziner.co.nz/92268/info/galleryThumbs.html ____________________________________________________________________________________________ NEWSFLASH Monika has come up with a novel idea to help you purchase artworks. Many of you have already comissioned original artworks or prints for yourselves or, that someone special. So if you are unsure of what to purchase for that special person in your life, you can now just order a GIFT CERTIFICATE! These start at $15 (the price for a single print) and can go up to any millions of dollars that you want to spend. (And we KNOW you do!) Once ordered and paid for, the prints will be onsent to the recipient of your choice. The vouchers are valid for 3 months from time of posting which gives the recipient time to mull over whatever it is they would like. Now is that a cool idea or what!!! They look like this:
______________________________________________________________________________________________ On a very sad note, We are sad to say that Joanna lost her wee bundle of furry white joy last week. Charlie passed away on Tuesday the 9th of September. He was the cutest little ball of fluff you could ever hope to imagine and Jo got to love and adore him (and vice versa) for exactly one whole year. Many of you who have visited Jo in her gallery on Kerikeri road will have met Charlie. He was never far from Jo's feet and was very much a part of the art journey. He will be sadly missed by the many who grew to love him. So goodbye Charlie-bum. You were a wonderful wee doglet.............
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