Only 1 Left in This Beautiful Series of Delights

The Delight of Words and Paint iii of iii by Deb Chaney (9” x 12”)

I’m delighted to share that my original abstract painting The Delight of Words and Paint iii of iii has been sold. 

I am so honoured and thrilled just knowing that it is now part of someone’s personal art collection.

About this painting

As you can probably tell by the title, this original artwork is part of a series. It is the third of 3 paintings, 2 of which have now been sold.

Working with collage, acrylic paint, and new stencils inspired this process. An array of shades of light and dark greens dominate this abstract painting. Along with photocopied cutouts, strips of pages have been cut from books and collaged around the canvas.

This contemporary art painting is part of my Little Gems Series. These pieces are inspired by practice and play. Particularly the interplay between collage words and paint. These pieces are my practice and are so much fun to create.

The original painting measures 9” x 12” and is a mixed media artwork of acrylics and collaged book pages on paper.

Original Artwork and Prints for Sale Online

While the original has been purchased, you can buy high-quality prints of The Delight of Words and Paint iii of iii online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/print/Painting-The-Delight-of-Words-and-Paint-iii-of-iii/499285/3231598/view

The Delight of Words and Paint i of iii has also been sold, but prints are available here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/print/Painting-The-Delight-of-Words-and-Paint-i-of-iii/499285/3231564/view 

The original painting of The Delight of Words and Paint ii of iii is still available and can be added to your art collection here: 

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-The-delight-of-Words-and-Paint-ii-of-iii/499285/3231586/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.

Can You See What's 'Happy' in This Abstract Painting?

Happy by Deb Chaney (24” x 24”)

I’m happy to share that my original abstract painting Happy was sold. I’m truly honoured and thrilled that it is now part of someone’s art collection.

About this painting

This painting was originally created when my 15 year old daughter, Ruthie– who was enthusiastically re-decorating her room at the time–used the colour palette in this painting as her theme. 

She had initially asked to borrow a painting of mine that I had in inventory. But after looking through my paintings, nothing quite fit the bill for the colour and size specifications that she desired. Therefore, I did what I do. 

I painted. 

And I created this painting to match the theme of her room decor at the time. She of course grew up, as children do, and changed the colour palette and design of her room. As a result, the painting ended up back in my inventory. And due to that, it was recently purchased by a collector here on Gabriola Island, British Columbia, Canada.

The original square painting measures 24” x 24” and is a mixed media artwork composed of gold leaf, sand, acrylics, and collaged book pages and cut-out letters.

The colour palette is largely white, with gold and greyish turquoise. Recurring patterns create a flow throughout the painting as swooping gestural brushstrokes move your eye around the canvas.

Prints for Sale Online

While the original painting has been purchased, you can buy high-quality prints of Happy online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/print/Painting-Happy/499285/4394568/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.

Can You See Freedom Soar in This Painting?

Occupational Freedom by Deb Chaney (11” x 15”)

I’m excited to announce that one of my original abstract paintings is now available for sale along with high-quality prints in various sizes. The painting is titled Occupational Freedom. 

How I chose the title of this painting

If you look closely within the collaged text of this painting, you will see a page of words from the dictionary which includes one of the words in the title. 

Something I really love doing is to collage old book pages, poems, and dictionary pages and then find a word or sentence to inspire and guide the painting. In the case of this particular contemporary artwork, it also became the title of the painting.

About this abstract painting

This mixed-media abstract painting on paper is made with acrylic paint, pencil, gesso, and collaged book pages.

The colour palette of this contemporary abstract expressionist painting is a vibrant ocean blue with large areas of pure black, grey, and white. Strong gestural strokes create a sense of movement. In the lower-right corner, a soaring bird stenciled in black—with its own distinct space to fly—juxtaposes the strictly regimented pages of a dictionary.

This little painting is part of my Little Gems Series, which I use for testing new techniques and practicing old ones. The original is available for purchase, as are high-quality prints in a variety of sizes and formats, through Saatchi Art online.

Prints and Original Artwork for Sale Online

You can buy Occupational Freedom online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Occupational-Freedom/499285/11013397/view 

You can see more paintings in the Little Gems series here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art-collection/painting/Litte-Gems-Small-works-on-paper-and-loose-canvas/499285/160111/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.

Are You Longing for Petals in the Winter?

Longing for petals in the winter by Deb Chaney (11” x 15”)

This post is to announce that one of my original abstract paintings is now available for sale along with high-quality prints in various sizes. As the title of the post suggests, the painting is called Longing for petals in the winter. 

About this painting

This mixed-media abstract painting consists of acrylic paint, gesso, collaged book pages in English and Chinese, and calligraphy.

Look carefully within the collaged text of this painting and you will see at least 3 things: a poem, a page from a dictionary, and the title page from a mathematics book. 

Something I love to do is collage in old book pages, poems, and dictionary pages, and then find a word or sentence to inspire and guide the painting. In this case, it also became the title of the painting.

The colour palette of this contemporary abstract expressionist painting is dark greens, white, and light grey with a few areas of dark greys and black. The verdant forest green is trapped beneath the whiteness of the snow, while strong gestural strokes add a sense of upward motion striving to emerge.

This painting measures 11” x 15” and is part of my Little Gems Series, which I use for testing new techniques and practicing old ones. High-quality reproductions in a variety of sizes and canvases are available through Saatchi Art online.

Prints and Original Artwork for Sale Online

You can buy the original painting and high-quality prints of Longing for petals in the winter online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Longing-for-petals-in-winter/499285/11013279/view

You can see more paintings in the Little Gems Series here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art-collection/painting/Litte-Gems-Small-works-on-paper-and-loose-canvas/499285/160111/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 Painting "Emerald Lake" in the Curves Art Exhibit

Emerald Lake by Deb Chaney (9” x 12”)

I am extremely grateful and very excited to have my artwork featured in an online exhibit. My abstract painting Emerald Lake is currently part of the Curves exhibit hosted by Exhibizone.

The art exhibition runs from July 20th to September 20th, 2023. The exhibit’s main page is https://www.exhibizone.com/curves2023. You can also go straight to view the selected artworks here: https://www.exhibizone.com/p/curves2023.html?TP=artworks.

Exhibizone is a visual art exhibition platform for showcasing artists from around the world. It has both venue-based and online exhibitions that have showcased more than 7,100 artworks overall.

My feature page for this exhibit with my artwork, statement, and bio can be found here: https://www.exhibizone.com/p/curves2023.html?TP=artists&ARID=2440602000218025660

About This Painting

My mixed media abstract painting featured in this exhibit, Emerald Lake, is a blend of purples, blues, and white, layered on top of each other creating a sense of depth and texture. The artwork was created using acrylic paint on paper, with layers of sand for texture, and a small bit of collaging done with printed book pages.

The painting is part of my Little Gems series, which I use for testing out new techniques and practicing old ones. The passion and love for art that I feel in the studio is expressed in every piece of art I create, regardless of size. All of this energy is passed on through the canvas as my gift to you.

The original painting was sold to Ms. E. Mottahead in Paris, France. While the original is no longer available, please see below for information on how you can obtain prints and reproductions for your collection.

Prints and Original Artwork for Sale Online

You can buy high-quality prints of Emerald Lake online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/print/Painting-Emerald-Lake/499285/7984229

More paintings in my Little Gems Series can be found here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art-collection/painting/Litte-Gems-Small-works-on-paper-and-loose-canvas/499285/160111/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.

New Original Artwork "He Sailed to Platea"

He Sailed to Platea by Deb Chaney (11'“ x 15”)

This post is to celebrate the availability of my abstract painting now available for sale. You can buy both the original painting and high-quality prints (in various sizes) online through Saatchi Art. In a recent post, I mentioned that I had just found some paintings of mine from 2019 that had not been catalogued. He Sailed to Platea is one of the artworks that was among those paintings.

When I came upon the 3 paintings, I immediately set about photographing them for the website in order to make them available to share with you. This is the final painting in the trio and, like the two before it, He Sailed to Platea can now be seen for the first time since its creation 4 years ago!

These newly found abstract artworks are now all officially part of my Little Gems Series.

About This Painting

My Little Gems Series is an ongoing collection of paintings that start out as practice pieces. I use them to try out new ideas and techniques as well as to practice old ones. The passion and enthusiasm and love for art that I feel in the studio is expressed in every piece I create. And all of this energy is passed on through the canvas as my gift to you.

He Sailed to Platea is a mixed media collage painting measuring 11” x 15”. That makes it a little bigger than my other Little Gems, which are typically 9” x 12”. Like the other 2 pieces of art in this newly found trio of paintings, its inspiration comes from the collaging of old books and the beautiful tissue paper of dressmaking.

Sharing the same colour palette with the first 2 paintings, He Sailed to Platea is composed of yellow and ochre, many shades of grey, and a striking line of turquoise that evokes a river. The earth tones, bright blues, and hints of organic elements further create a connection to the natural world.

A dynamic arrangement of geometric shapes, lines, and pencil strokes evokes a sense of movement and energy that emanates throughout the entire piece. And typed pages torn from old books are collaged with layers of acrylic paint, charcoal, gesso, and pastels. Like ancient texts, the pages are aged with yellows and browns, inviting us to explore the past.

Prints and Original Artwork for Sale Online

You can buy the original painting of He Sailed to Platea online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-He-Sailed-To-Platea/499285/10399995/view

You can buy high-quality prints of He Sailed to Platea online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/print/Painting-He-Sailed-To-Platea/499285/10399995/view

More paintings in my Little Gems Series can be found here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art-collection/painting/Litte-Gems-Small-works-on-paper-and-loose-canvas/499285/160111/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.

New Original Artwork “One of The Originals”

One of the Originals by Deb Chaney (11” x 15”)

This post is to celebrate a piece of my original artwork becoming newly available along with high-quality prints. I recently discovered One of The Originals along with some other prints that I painted back in 2019. They are part of my Little Gems collection but had yet to be documented. So, after photographing them, I’m excited to share them with you. This is the first of 3 paintings, which can now be seen for the first time since its creation!

About This Painting

As mentioned, this painting is part of my perennial Little Gems Series. These small paintings are my practice pieces which I use to explore and test new techniques and ideas, while also honing and practicing old ones. Every painting is infused with the joy, love, and passion I feel in the studio when creating art. And that energy is imbued into the painting – my gift to you!

Measuring 11” x 15”, this mixed media painting is a little bit bigger than the typical 9” x 12” size of most of my Little Gems. It is inspired by the process of collaging old books and the beautiful tissue paper used in dressmaking.

Collaged pages of old books mingle with rich layers of acrylic paint, charcoal, gesso, and pastel to create a visually dynamic surface that invites expiration and contemplation. Distressed surfaces alongside striking marks and scratches juxtapose more curious and playful looping pencil strokes and circles.

The book pages are aged with yellow and ochre paints to create a sense of antiquity, while other colours include splashes of vibrant turquoise, patches of black, and a lot of grey and white.

Prints and Original Artwork for Sale Online

You can buy the original painting of One of The Originals online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-One-of-The-Originals/499285/10399923/view

You can buy high-quality prints of One of The Originals online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/print/Painting-One-of-The-Originals/499285/10399923/view

More paintings in my Little Gems Series can be found here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art-collection/painting/Litte-Gems-Small-works-on-paper-and-loose-canvas/499285/160111/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.