Is This The Greatest Gift An Artist Can Receive?

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Birthday Surprise by Deb Chaney

I’m thrilled to announce that my original abstract painting Birthday Surprise has been sold.

I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the buyer. I’m honoured that you have made it part of your personal art collection. Knowing that someone appreciates and values my original artwork is truly the greatest gift.

While the original painting has been sold, high-quality reproductions are still available online through Saatchi Art. You can have them custom made in a range of sizes and formats.

About this painting

I painted Birthday Surprise in celebration of my birthday a few years ago. It’s actually part of a limited series of 6 paintings within my larger collection of Little Gems. 

I created the fun, lighthearted paintings with leftover fragments of wrapping paper from my daughter's birthday presents from a few weeks earlier. 

The painting process involved layering the collage with gesso, scraping back using a rubber shaper, then adding in some new darker collage materials for contrast. The fun and challenge was balancing the shapes and integrating them all together with the paint gestures.

These small paintings help me hone my skills and are made for pure fun and joy. I make them for myself and create them with love in creative bliss.

The other artworks in this 6-painting “Birthday Series” (seen in the gallery above) are:

Prints and Original Artwork for Sale Online

You can buy high-quality prints of Birthday Surprise online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/print/Painting-Birthday-Surprise/499285/6332949/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.

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

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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.

How Many 7s Can You Find In This Painting?

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God Keeps Opening Doors For Me by Deb Chaney (9” x 12”)

I'm so happy to share the news that my contemporary abstract painting was sold to a private collector. I am truly honoured that you have chosen to add my original artwork to your collection.

I would also like to extend my gratitude to Free Spirit Gallery on Gabriola Island for facilitating the sale of my original painting, God Keeps Opening Doors For Me.

About this painting

This original piece of abstract artwork was painted in 2016. The acrylic on paper uses collage and pen and measures 9” x 12”.

The colour palette of soft pastels blends seamlessly with earthy tones, creating a harmonious balance. Hints of gold leaf shimmer like celestial rays, symbolizing hope and enlightenment, help make this a thought-provoking and uplifting piece of artwork.

The central motif—a partially open door—is a powerful symbol of opportunity, transition, and revelation. The door stands slightly ajar, suggesting that there are infinite possibilities waiting beyond.

About my Little Gems 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

While the original painting is now in someone’s art collection, you can buy high-quality prints of God Keeps Opening Doors For Me online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-God-Keeps-Opening-Doors-For-Me/499285/3324670/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.

Which City Do You See in This Painting?

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Looking For A Place To Land by Deb Chaney (9” x 12”)

I'm thrilled to share that my original abstract painting Looking For A Place To Land was sold and added to somebody’s art collection.

I would first like to congratulate Sensei Anthony Evangelista and your beautiful wife on your recent marriage. And thank you for becoming collectors of this original Deb Chaney artwork. I am honoured in your choosing this painting and am truly grateful for your support.

About this painting

This painting was inspired by flying in an airplane over a city and looking down at all the tiny cars and roads below. You are descending through the clouds, heading toward this place you either call home or are just visiting.

This contemporary artwork’s colour palette consists of shades of turquoise, rusty and yellowish earth tones, and black paint with collaged layers of gold leaf, corrugated paper, and book pages.

Lines of varying thickness crisscross and curve around the canvas, offering a bird’s-eye view of the urban landscape below.

About my Little Gems 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

While the original painting is now in someone’s art collection, you can buy high-quality prints of Looking For A Place To Land online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/print/Painting-Looking-For-A-Place-To-Land/499285/4990094/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.

Are You Longing for Petals in the Winter?

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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.

Can You Find a Dog Hidden in One of These Paintings?

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Covid Creations ii of iii by Deb Chaney (8” x 10”)

I am thrilled to share that 3 of my abstract paintings have been sold – Covid Creations i, ii, and iii.

Therefore, I would like to extend a warm thank-you to Dave and Tonya in North Vancouver for collecting my original artwork and being such wonderful supporters of my career. I am so appreciative of your kindness this past summer.

About these paintings

These “little gem” paintings were created during the pandemic at Braid Street Studios in New Westminster. 

The abstract artworks are a celebration of mixed media as gels, pastels, acrylics, and spray paint all interplay to create these unique and creativity-inspired landscapes that were my sanctuary during the quarantine period in 2020.

One thing that sets these apart from many of my Little Gems is that these paintings are on canvas rather than paper. Each of these paintings measures 8" x 10" x 1".

About my Little Gems Series

My ongoing Little Gems Series is a collection of paintings that begin as practice pieces. I use them to hone my skills as well as explore and try out 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

While the original artwork has already found itself a home, you can still grace your walls with high-quality prints in a range of sizes and formats.

You can buy high-quality prints of Covid Creations i of iii online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Covid-Creations-i-of-iii/499285/8639305/view 

You can buy high-quality prints of Covid Creations ii of iii online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Crossing-Over-ii-of-ii/499285/4195827/view 

You can buy high-quality prints of Covid Creations iii of iii online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Covid-Creations-iii-of-iii/499285/8639315/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.

How to Get “Belindas Painting” at Bed Bath & Beyond

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Belinda’s Painting by Deb Chaney (18” x 26”)

I’m excited to announce that a reproduction of my abstract artwork is now available at Bed Bath & Beyond. (Of course, this is the new online retailer, not the big box chain that shut down!)

About This Painting

When my daughter was little, we'd walk through giant stores like Bed Bath and Beyond, IKEA, and Pottery Barn. I would ask her to imagine with me and picture reproductions of my artwork hanging in the model rooms, available for purchase in these international stores.

Well, my friends, sometimes dreams do come true. I present to you a beautiful little painting I created while working at Braid Street Studios in New Westminster, BC before the pandemic. 

During that period, I had a wonderful student coming to me for private lessons to learn abstract mixed-media painting. This painting was inspired by her – and titled Belindas Painting – then purchased by another artist-in-residence. 

Now, it is really great to see it available here for others to enjoy as well!

The painting measures 18” x 26” x 1.5” and is a giclee canvas hand-stretched and stapled over North American pine-wood bars. It is inset mounted in an elegant 2”-thick hardwood frame to create a floating illusion.

https://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/Home-Garden/iCanvas-Belindas-Painting-by-Deb-Chaney-Framed/37088163/product.html?ostk=true 

New Original Artwork: BIWT ii

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BIWT ii by Deb Chaney (48” x 24”)

This post is to announce that my new original abstract artwork is now available for purchase. You can find the original painting – as well as high-quality prints of BIWT ii in various sizes – available for purchase on Saatchi Art.

About This Painting

When the quarantine kicked in during the COVID-19 pandemic, the only thing left for me to do was create. So I grabbed my stencils, acrylic paints, collage materials, and spray paint, and got to work. 

The painting’s title — BIWT — stands for Because I Want To and reflects the only thing I wanted to do at the time. And that was to create art and express my thoughts and feelings the best way I knew how.

The painting’s colour palette consists of magenta, purple, and pink. Numbers and letters are stenciled with black spray paint over collaged layers of old, yellowed newspapers. 

There is a lot of motion and energy in this painting. Aggressive strokes are scribbled and scrawled in the layers of paint, giving a sense of edginess and creating depth and texture. The gestural strokes and spray paint give a graffiti look to the painting.

This mixed media on canvas painting measures 24” x 48” x 0.5”.

This painting is the second piece in a new series of abstract artwork. The original of the first painting in the series is still available for purchase and can be seen here: https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-BIWT-i/499285/8168468/view. 

Prints and Original Artwork for Sale Online

The original painting and high-quality prints of BIWT ii can be purchased online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-BIWT-II/499285/10135593/view

My Painting "Emerald Lake" in the Curves Art Exhibit

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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"

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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”

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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.

Original Painting "The Delight of Words and Paint i of iii" Sold

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

This post is to celebrate the recent sale of my original abstract painting, The Delight of Words and Paint i of iii. I would like to extend my gratitude and a big thank you to Suzanne of British Columbia, Canada.

Thank you, Suzanne, for becoming a collector of original artwork. I am sold glad that you found (and love!) this Little Gems painting. It has truly been a delight connecting with you and establishing this connection through art.

About This Painting

As you can tell by the title, this is part of a series of 3 paintings. They were created while I was teaching a 3-day mixed media abstract painting workshop at the Pacific Northwest Art School on Whidbey Island in Washington State. 

I was sharing with the class techniques for layering, incorporating elements of collage while giving attention to the use of space and applying marks with mindful repetition. I am always grateful for this class at this beautiful location which I hold so dear to my heart. 

The painting uses space to create a tranquil and ethereal sense of airy openness. Darker forest greens contrast with lighter, mossy greens and white. Small repetitive squares, concentric circles, and gesture marks create motion on top of typeset words collaged below.

As mentioned above, this abstract painting is included in my Little Gems Series, which are small paintings that I create to try new techniques and practice old ones. And, of course, for fun.

You can buy high-quality prints of The Delight of Words and Paint i of iii online at Saatchi Art here:

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

Prints and Original Artwork for Sale Online

This painting’s image is available in a high-resolution digital format for licensing for your interior design projects, TV and Film Sets, or personal art needs and print projects. Please contact the artist directly via email at info@debchaney.com for a licensing agreement and costs. 

Reproductions 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: Understanding Statistics

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Understanding Statistics by Deb Chaney (60” x 40”)

New Original Artwork: Understanding Statistics

 This post is to announce that prints are now available for Understanding Statistics, the new original abstract painting I recently completed.

About This Painting

The inspiration for this painting came to me on a rainy day in December. I was strolling along the beach at the edge of UBC’s campus and came across a damp and tattered textbook called Understanding Statistics. At first, it represented the misery of first-year university survey courses. But then it spoke to me and I recognized the beauty in math and how much it relates to abstract expressionism. (See my earlier blog post for more on how I found and came to embrace this book.)

The painting is a very modern contemporary art piece. The colours include light ochre yellow hues as well as black, white, and grey text elements. It has an edgy feeling to it and a slightly sarcastic tone, as a university textbook with the same title as the painting – Understanding Statistics – has been torn into pieces, then reconstructed into a mixed-media collage painting of abstract construction. 

The original painting measures 60” x 40” x 1.5” and is available for purchase here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Understanding-Statistics/499285/10012725/view 

Prints can be ordered in a range of sizes and are available here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/print/Painting-Understanding-Statistics/499285/10012725/view 

Prints and Original Artwork for Sale Online

This painting’s image is available in a high-resolution digital format for licensing for your interior design projects, TV and Film Sets, or personal art needs and print projects. Please contact the artist directly via email at info@debchaney.com for licensing agreement and costs. 

Original Painting “The Gold is Deep Within” Sold

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The Gold is Deep Within by Deb Chaney (9” x 12”)

This post is to celebrate the sale of my original abstract artwork The Gold is Deep Within. It was the first painting purchased during my collaborative art exhibit with Sara Graeme last summer at the Free Spirit Gallery here on Gabriola Island. The collector is someone who has been a wonderful supporter of both me and my career.

About This Painting

The inspiration behind this mixed-media abstract painting came about during a workshop I conducted. I was showing the group layering techniques using collage. I used pages ripped from old books for the ground and for the sky, I applied staining and watercolour effects using acrylics.

The painting is a simple abstract landscape with a calming effect that grounds the viewer with blue for the sky and gold for the earth.

This painting is part of my Little Gems Series, a prolific series of small paintings that I create for fun, joy, and creative practice.

You can buy prints of The Gold Is Deep Within through Saatchi Art online here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/print/Painting-The-Gold-Is-Deep-Within/499285/7586325/view 

See more paintings in this series here: https://www.saatchiart.com/art-collection/painting/Litte-Gems-Small-9-x12-Paintings/499285/160111/view 

Prints and Original Artwork for Sale Online

This painting’s image is available in a high-resolution digital format for licensing for your interior design projects, TV and Film Sets, or personal art needs and print projects. Please contact the artist directly via email at info@debchaney.com for licensing agreement and costs.

Original Painting “Come on Over” Sold

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Come on Over by Deb Chaney (9” x 12”)

This post is to celebrate the sale of this original mixed-media abstract painting, Come on Over. It was purchased during the Gabriola Thanksgiving Studio Tour that I was part of last November. I didn’t get a chance to meet them, but I’d like to extend my thanks and appreciation to the art collector who purchased the painting.

About This Painting

This painting was inspired by a beautiful tissue paper collage I received as a gift from someone, which had black lines similar to those down the centre of the painting. The transparent attribute of the black tissue paper allowed me to add it to the artwork while revealing the images on the layers beneath it. I really enjoyed working with this transparency and what it allowed me to do in this collage piece, which also includes text. 

There is a lot of playfulness in this painting, which was done for a workshop to demonstrate collaging and integrating paint into a piece of artwork.

The colour is a yellow ochre, also known as an earthy yellow or Naples yellow, so the painting definitely has earthy tones. These are combined with blacks, whites, and greys, and a very playful, gestural feeling is created using spheres, circles, and lines. There are also torn dictionary pages embedded into layers throughout different parts of the painting.

This painting is part of my Little Gems Series, a prolific series of small paintings that are created for fun, with joy, and for creative practice.

You can buy the original painting of Come On Over through Saatchi Art online here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/print/Painting-Come-On-Over/499285/4983687/view

See more paintings in this here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art-collection/painting/Litte-Gems-Small-9-x12-Paintings/499285/160111/view 

Prints and Original Artwork for Sale Online

This painting’s image is available in a high-resolution digital format for licensing for your interior design projects, TV and Film Sets, or personal art needs and print projects. Please contact the artist directly via email at info@debchaney.com for licensing agreement and costs.

Original Painting ' You and Me Together ' sold and shipped to San Matteo, California, USA

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I’d like to deeply thanks Ms. J. Garibaldi of San Matteo, CA for recently purchasing this original little gem mixed media abstract painting ‘You and Me Together’ 9” x 12”on paper. This one of a kind unique painting is part of my Little Gems Series . During the process of packing up the original artwork, it brought back fond memories of its creation whereby I was listening to my playlist and the song by Dave Matthews Band came on with the lyrics ‘You and Me Together’. When I noticed the ‘US’ spray painted lettering in the piece in conjunction with the song, I had to name is in memory of this moment of creation along with the music.

The Little Gems paintings are my practice pieces and all about fun, joy, play and are a wonderful way to start your collection of my original artwork. You can see more painting in this series here: https://www.saatchiart.com/art-collection/painting/Litte-Gems-Small-9-x12-Paintings/499285/160111/view

…and if you are in love with this particular painting’You and Me Together’ you can purchase giclee and fine art prints here: https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-You-and-me-Together/499285/7753863/view