My Abstract Artwork was Featured in Artistonish Magazine

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Re-Claiming i of ii by Deb Chaney (9” x 12”)

Last summer my contemporary abstract artwork was featured in Edition #35 of Artistonish magazine. The painting was featured in the June 2023 issue is Re-Claiming i of ii. 

About Artistonish Magazine

Artistonish is a contemporary art magazine that focuses on telling the compelling story of significant arts created by brilliant artists from all around the world.

It has both digital and print versions of its issues, reaching art lovers in over 120 countries.

You can view the online version of the issue here or order the print version here.

Re-Claming i of ii by Deb Chaney in the Artistonish Digital Edition

About the painting

The colour palette of this abstract artwork is primarily an uplifting, bright yellow over white, with watery brushstrokes of black. The mixed media artwork is acrylic, water soluble pencil, gesso, and sand on paper.

This painting captures the energy of our third chakra, which is the energy centre about owning our personal power. The affirmation for this region of our body surrounding our naval is “I am powerful”. 

The painting is called Re-Claiming because I painted this while working a day job in the paint department at our local hardware store. When my 3-day workweek ended, I would rest, and then find myself consciously re-claiming my creative practice and getting back into the studio.

This painting is in support of you re-claiming your own creative flow.

I wrote about its companion piece, Re-Claiming ii of ii, in a blog post last May.

About my Little Gem Series

This painting is part of my Little Gems Series of pieces that I create while practicing techniques, teaching art lessons, and for my own fun and creative exploration. I use them to hone my skills and to explore new techniques and ideas. 

Each painting in the series is bursting with the joy, love, and passion I feel in the studio. And all that energy and positivity is infused in every piece of artwork – which becomes my gift to you!

You can see more abstract paintings in the series here at Saatchi Art.

Other Prints and Original Artwork for Sale Online

You can purchase the original as well as high-quality prints of Re-Claiming i of ii online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Re-Claiming-I-of-II/499285/10117023/view 

Reproduction prints on Saatchi Art are available in 3 formats:

Fine Art Paper

310 GSM, 100% cotton linters, archival quality, natural white finish with a slightly structured, soft-textured surface.

Metal

Specialized inks infused into specially coated, thin, high gloss aluminum sheets. Exhibit mounted on 2mm black Styrene and finished with a black Metal Inset Frame.

Canvas

Museum grade, matte textured (20.5 mil), bright white, poly-cotton blend with no additives or agents.

My Abstract Artwork is Featured in Beyond Words Magazine

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Tanlged Heart by Deb Chaney (23” x 30” x 1.5”)

Just back in August, I announced in a blog post that my abstract painting had been selected as the cover art for the September issue of Beyond Words Magzine. So I am thrilled to say that my artwork is once again featured in the magazine this month.

Beyond Words is an international monthly arts magazine with carefully curated visual artworks and literary pieces by unique and emerging creative talents. My latest contribution is on page 10 of Issue #40, published in October 2023.

Tangled Heart paired with a Poem by Dick Altman in Beyond Words #40

About This Painting

The original Tangled Heart painting is an acrylic mixed media collage on 300-pound cold press watercolour paper mounted on wood panel. It measures 23” x 30” x 1.5”.

Bold strokes of deep blues, yellows, grays, and black circle around and converge to create a harmonious yet dynamic composition. The play of light and shadow adds a palpable sense of depth and dimension, while scratches and crumpled creases create a sense of tension. It's like capturing a moment of chaos and harmony simultaneously, much like the complexities of life itself.

This painting is part of my Fragments of Life Series.  The series of abstract paintings is about how we often morph and fragment ourselves to survive the challenges and trauma we experienced growing up. We become people we are not – and do what we have to – in order to meet our needs. And the series is a healing journey about reclaiming those lost parts of ourselves, our fragments.

Each painting in the series represents a lesson from my spiritual journey. The painting process always helps me stay in the present moment – keeping with what’s real – and embracing, accepting, and loving it. We do this with the knowledge that we have the power and capacity to transform into the next version of ourselves.

Prints and Original Artwork for Sale Online

The original painting of Tangled Heart is available for purchase through Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Fragments-of-Life-23-Tangled-Heart/499285/3406523/view 

You can also buy high-quality prints of Tangled Heart online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/print/Painting-Fragments-of-Life-23-Tangled-Heart/499285/3406523/view 

More paintings in my Fragments of Life series can be found here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art-collection/painting/Fragments-of-Life-Medium-Size-23-x-30-Paintings/499285/62385/view 

Reproduction prints on Saatchi Art are available in 3 formats:

Fine Art Paper

310 GSM, 100% cotton linters, archival quality, natural white finish with a slightly structured, soft-textured surface.

Metal

Specialized inks infused into specially coated, thin, high gloss aluminum sheets. Exhibit mounted on 2mm black Styrene and finished with a black Metal Inset Frame.

Canvas

Museum grade, matte textured (20.5 mil), bright white, poly-cotton blend with no additives and no agents.

My Artwork is on the Cover of a Magazine

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September Cover of Beyond Words featuring Keep It Real by Deb Chaney

I am thrilled to share that my abstract painting Keep It Real was selected as the covert art for the September issue of Beyond Words Magzine.

Based in Germany, but published in English, Beyond Words is an international magazine of literature and art. They feature carefully selected visual artworks (such as wonderful cover art!) and literary pieces and offer a stage for unique creatives and emerging talents. The magazine is published monthly in both print and digital formats.

About This Painting

You may recognize Keep It Real from a blog post last summer when it was featured in the Free Spirit Art Gallery here on Gabriola Island.

The painting is part of my Fragments of Life series of abstract paintings. The series is about how we tend to morph and fragment ourselves as a means to survive the challenges and trauma we experienced growing up. We become different people, doing what we have to in order to meet our needs.

The series is a healing journey about reclaiming those lost parts of ourselves – our fragments.

Each painting in the series represents a lesson from my spiritual journey. The painting process always helps me stay in the present moment – keeping with what’s real – and embracing, accepting, and loving it. We do this with the knowledge that we have the power and capacity to transform into the next version of ourselves.

The painting is an acrylic mixed media collage on 300-pound cold press watercolour paper mounted on wood panel, measuring 23” x 30” x 1.5”.

Prints and Original Artwork for Sale Online

The original painting of Keep It Real is available for purchase through Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Keep-it-Real/499285/4535017/view

You can also buy high-quality prints of Keep It Real online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/print/Painting-Keep-it-Real/499285/4535017/view

More paintings in my Fragments of Life series can be found here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art-collection/painting/Fragments-of-Life-Medium-Size-23-x-30-Paintings/499285/62385/view

Reproduction prints on Saatchi Art are available in 3 formats:

Fine Art Paper

310 GSM, 100% cotton linters, archival quality, natural white finish with a slightly structured, soft-textured surface.

Metal

Specialized inks infused into specially coated, thin, high gloss aluminum sheets. Exhibit mounted on 2mm black Styrene and finished with a black Metal Inset Frame.

Canvas

Museum grade, matte textured (20.5 mil), bright white, poly-cotton blend with no additives and no agents.