What Meaning Is Found Behind These Hidden Words?

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The Writing is in the Air - Original Black - I of II by Deb Chaney (30” x 30”)

I’m thrilled to announce that a private art collector has added two of my paintings to their personal collection, The Writing is in the Air – Original Black – I and II.

The pair of paintings were sold to a gallery client who are in the process of renovating their new apartment. Thank you for choosing my artwork–and congratulations on making your home beautiful!

I would also like to extend my appreciation to Van Dop Gallery in New Westminster, with a big thank-you to Trudy Van Dop!

Visit the Van Dop Gallery website to see which paintings are at the gallery and arrange a private viewing.

About these paintings

The Writing Is In The Air I and II are monochromatic abstract expressionist paintings that invite contemplation and interpretation. The colour palette is dominated by a muted gray background with smudges  and strokes of black.

Each of the paintings in this series is an echo of my own personal spiritual learning and their inspiration was drawn from carefully chosen passages in a metaphysical book I was reading. 

I begin with a 2B pencil and a large ruler to draw lines across my canvas. I then look to the book’s passage to dictate my colour choice. Using an ink dropper with the selected colour of ink, I scribe the writings into the canvas. 

The words are not intended to be read, but they are applied to the canvas so that the energy they carry can be imbued into the painting. 

After the words are down, I may add or remove layers or play around with dripping water, alcohol, and ink, to arrive at the final image. The final image is then sealed and finished with a final satin varnish. Each painting is wired on the back and ready for exhibit.

Both original mixed media on canvas paintings measure 30” x 30”.

I’d also like to share some behind-the-scenes photos of the paintings in my studio before they were shipped to Vancouver for client approval. Before I ship paintings I often repaint the edges and double check the Varnal varnish just in case it needs a touch-up.

The Writing Is In The Air Series

This series of medium-sized artworks consists of simple abstract paintings that are inspired by nondescript writings that melt into the canvas. 

Each painting is an echo of my own personal spiritual learning. Imbued with wisdom and healing words, these paintings aim to elevate our collective consciousness.

You can see more paintings in this series here: https://fwf0.short.gy/series-writing-in-air 

Prints and Original Artwork for Sale Online

Even though the original paintings of The Writing is in the Air – Original Black – I and II have both been sold, you can buy high-quality prints of the paintings online at Saatchi Art here:

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.

The Latest Original Artwork SOLD 'The Writing Is In The Air - Blue'

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I am absolutely honoured to experience this painting ‘The Writing Is In The Air - Blue’ now in private collection of artist Ocean Mussack a talented and beautiful wood carver artist based on Gabriola Island, British Columbia, Canada. Thank you Ocean for becoming a collector.

This painting is part of the Writing Is In the Air Series began with ruler straight pencil lines that were written on using a dropper and acrylic ink. The text are selected quotes from G. Bernstein’s book ‘The Universe Has Your Back’ . The ink was then layered, dripped and ‘melted’ into the “air” and become the canvas painting. 

‘The Writing Is In The Air- Blue’ is available in various sizes fine art prints and giclee prints on canvas at Saatchi Online Gallery here: https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-The-Writing-Is-In-The-Air-Blue/499285/8466463/view

You may also like to see other original paintings available for your art collection in this series here: https://www.saatchiart.com/art-collection/painting/The-Writing-Is-In-The-Air/499285/617078/view

Original Mixed Media Abstract Painting Just Sold 'Should I Stay?'

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This original one-of-a-kind modern contemporary spiritually inspired abstract mixed media painting was recently shipped to Ms. K. Decker in Toledo, Ohio. Ms. D, Thank you for becoming a collector of my original artwork! It is one of my great pleasures to pack up art and ship is across this great continent to an appreciative and new art collector! I trust you will enjoy your painting !

This textured original piece of modern art was created with hand-writing in india ink for its ground layer and then built up with layers of acrylics, sand and gesso .

The predominant colours of this painting are burgundy, a dark shade of red with a purplish tinge, symbolizing wealth, power, and ambition.

The original painting was inspired by large handwritten words of angst and indecision, hence the title ‘Should I stay?’. In my creative and life process, I often journal to figure things out. In doing so, transform what is a creative tension (a situation where disagreement or discord) ultimately allowing it to give rise to better ideas or outcomes: namely - artwork.

In regards to the process of creating this painting, the quote from Brenee brown really encapsulates how I feel about it;

“Art has the power to render our sorrow beautiful and has the power to transform despair into hope”

- Brenee Brown

The second painting in this very small series of two is still available and called ‘Should I Go”. Its light blues and golds are interlaced with gold leaf and sand. This original one-of-a-kind abstract contemporary modern layered textured blue and gold painting is 11” x 15” Mixed Media on paper and at the date of this post is still in inventory and available for your collection. Both of these small works are part of my Little Gems Series which are all about practice and play and can be seen here: https://www.saatchiart.com/art-collection/painting/Litte-Gems-Small-9-x12-Paintings/499285/160111/view

SMIGs has changed...

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OK, I feel a little bad that I've kept you out of the loop. But honestly, there is no loop as I haven't told anyone before writing this blog. I changed SMIGs...a nightly ritual I made up to support artists and creative souls.


S - for success. For example, today I added 5 names to my database, worked on a project that for the sake of its creative gestation shall remain secret (for now), and had a great heart to heart talk with my mum.


Magic Moments - today I watched my daugther play in the ocean with another little boy, ohh it was so sweet. They were playing with a floating log and he was on the log and she was pushing him out to sea, it was so dear watching them work together.


Intuition - My intuition is guiding me to get more sleep and take care of myself right now. (this used to be Intention but this idea of holding some idea in tension seemed, well, a little tense so I decided to change it)


Gratitude - I'm so grateful for my Dad driving up the west coast with me and helping me move, i'm so grateful for a place to live, for all the wonderful phone calls and facebook posts on my facebook for my birthday, for being at whidbey island for the summer, for the ocean and the fresh air and peace and quite and I'm 'so grateful for my art and the joy it gives me to create it.


s - the little 's' reminds us to keep making small steps towards our dreams, goals and creative projects. Never, never, never give up. Shoot for the stars, you might hit the moon. The impossible just takes longer. Keep going.


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Deb's Original ART available to view and purchase

...in Beverly Hills paintings at SWITCH Boutique

...in Santa Barbara at Java Station Coffee House,

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Making Art in the Midst of Life

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My friend John, who is a writer, told me last time we were hanging out that his 

dream was to work & save up some money, and then go somewhere and rent a little cabin and write.  It’s a great dream and know
ing him he’ll probably do it. The only part of it that makes me a little uneasy is the concept that the writing will be put off until that time. Fundamentally any art – writing, painting, pottery, running, singing 

needs to be done regularly, daily, and with some kind of consistently even in the midst of life.

 There is a good chapter in Eric Maisel’s book Coaching the Artist Within  entitled Creating in the Middle of Things in which Eric talks exactly about how we must learn to do our art even in the middle of our every day lives. To quote from this chapter;

 “ Unless you are impervious to the facts of existence – and no one is – you must learn how to create in the middle of things.  You must learn how to create when wares are raging and when your hormones are raging.  You must learn how to create even if you hate your country’s policies or your own painting style.  You must learn how to create even if you are embroiled in a bad marriage or living alone and lonely.  You must learn how to create even if you work eight hours a day at a silly job or, sometimes worse, find yourself at home with time on your hands.”

 I whole heartedly agree. We can’t be waiting for the perfect time, mood, or place. The time is now to make our art. It will never be perfect even when we have millions in the bank and are sitting cozy and comfy in our little retreat cabin. The time and place is now, in the midst of our lives, just as they are!

 Currently I have just moved with my daughter (now 6 years old) – third move in the last eight months, this was the biggest move from Southern California to Washington State. Thank God my Dad came down and helped us drive the UHAUL the 1500 + miles. That on top of being in the middle of a divorce, unpacking, re-doing my website, finishing my 08 taxes, filing for UI, editing a short video about my techniques and latest Pure Abstraction work, that on top of making daily meals and dishes and laundry and the other day to day of life. So there is a full life here but still room for art in the midsts of it. Always room for art, for the joy that it brings its worth the discipline to go and do it.

Boxes may be left unpacked, dirty dishes in the sink, but I’m still doing some art – however small. The photo in this blog is one my friend Lyza caught me when she brought by some boxes for us. One of my art tables folded up, ready to be packed, made the perfect little painting area and I started hand painting some journal covers the day before we packed the UHAUL the next day and drove up north….

 SO WHAT, I’m going to do some art anyways!

Looking for a unique and personal gift? Check out this one of a kind Breakthrough re-usable tote bag. Mugs. Aprons. Prints & Greeting Cards. Need a little inspiration? The Little Inspiration Book, ideas to empower women by DEB & Sand in my Bra, funny women write from the road.

Deb Chaney's original art can be viewed and purchased at the following locations...
in Beverly Hills Raw Expression paintings at SWITCH Boutique, 238 S Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90212-3805, (310) 860-1650  
in Santa Barbara at Java Station Coffee House, 4447 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93110-1734, (805) 681-0202 
in Los Angeles Patchwork Paper - framed originals - at Via Roma Boutique, 17215 Ventura Boulevard, Encino,Ca, 91316 (818) 386 - 0736

Deb Chaney Contemporary Abstract Artist PO Box 3931 Santa Barbara, CA 93130
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