68 Secrets of an Illuminated Artist boxed card pack now available!

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I'm so excited to share that I've just had a small print run of these beautiful 4" x 4" glossy colour 68 card pack; "The 68 Secrets of an Illuminated Artist: how to stay in your creative flow despite any obstacle". If you'd like a card pack for yourself or as a gift for a creative friend, for a limited time I'm wiling to mail them your way. Cards are $35 US/CND per pack plus shipping which varies depending on where you live. Pls email me at info@debchaney.com with your first & last name and full mailing address and we can get you a box. Otherwise I'll have them  available for sale at upcoming workshops, demonstration and public speaking events in the near future! OR you can purchase the entire pack as a pdf e-book ... I am just in process of setting this up! I will make another post when this becomes available!   ENJOY!

Reverse Warrior Yoga Girl Cafe Press Items

RWYogaGirlGiftCard In my continued excitement of discovering that over the past year items such as  gift cards, cell phone cover, oval wall decal, and other gift worthy and nifty things with my art images have been selling steadily and consistently from my cafepress store - literally- all over the world (SO COOL!) I wanted to share with you the second most popular image that people are enjoying; that is the Reverse Warrior Yoga Girl. Again, when I see this brightly coloured and fun juicy background, I just want to go back to the studio and make more!!! You can see all the Yoga Girls on cafe press at: http://www.cafepress.com/yogagirlpaintings RWYogaGirl_CellCover

Private Painting Classes now available in Vancouver Kitsilano Studio!

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Hey I'm so happy to announce that after returning from the artist residency in Italy and searching and searching (and searching) for a studio here on the west side of Vancouver, I have found a beautiful little space in quiet green neighborhood to paint, play and share with you...

And, if you'd like to join me.... Here's the scoop:

LEARN fundamentals in abstract painting, colour mixing, landscapes, layers & depth, modern distressed looks, collage, gels, textures, polymer mediums, resin pours, alkyd oil fantasy paints, glazing & more.

Each class includes all paints and materials, instruction, demonstration, handout, and hands-on in studio play time!

Where:     At my private working artist studio in Kitsilano, Vancouver.

Packages:    $ 150 one class, $ 350 three class pack, $750 six weekly classes. Classes are 1.5- 2hrs. Mention this Craigslist post and receive $50 off any package. First time students only. Do this with a friend and half your cost. 2 Students Max.

About your instructor:  Deb Chaney, SCA is an  award winning contemporary abstract artist & experienced teacher . See her full portfolio at www.debchaney.com

"What I would tell other people about this class is an opportunity to "play" in a safe supportive environment. Deb exhibited fantastic energy while teaching and a well thought out pace. There was time to reflect and learn, as well as work. Lots of opportunities to experiment. Deb is such a generous spirit.  Her desire to share her knowledge is simply a joy to be around." Jillian Moore, Interior Decorator, West Van, BC

Certified Pebeo Mixed Media Artist Training

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Big Thanks to all the fine folks at Pebeo paints and especially Tristina Dietz for a wonderful, fun, inspirational mixed media training this past week! We got to make some FABULOUS ‪#‎mixedmedia‬ ‪#‎paintings‬ by ‪#‎artist‬s Deb Chaney from BC, Canada, Ana Marie Oke from NewFoundland, Canada Tristina Dietz from Florida, USA and Milton Stevenon from New York, New York all done in minus 28 Celcius weather in Sherbrooke, Quebec this past week. ‪#‎Pebeo‬ liquid alkyd oil paints worth checking out and pouring into  a ‪#‎LiquidArtPanel‬ with ‪#‎cernerelief‬ looking AMAZING!  grin emoticon ‪#‎art‬ ‪#‎fineart‬ ‪#‎Vitrail‬ ‪#‎Ceramic‬ ‪#‎fantasymoon‬ ‪#‎fantasyprisme‬ ‪#‎instaart‬ ‪#‎instagood‬ ‪#‎instalife‬ ‪#‎painterslife‬

Painting Donation to the BC Cancer Foundation

Fragments-of-Life_34-Small I am happy to be donating the original painting entitled Fragments of Life # 34   to the BC Cancer Society 2015 annual Doffodil ball fundraiser event. This is a stunning black-tie dinner, dance, and auction has become a leading date in Vancouver’s social diaries and always sells out fast. As one of Vancouver's most high-profile events, the Daffodil Ball attracts over 500 guests - affluent business and community leaders. Last year, the Daffodil Ball raised 1.14 million in support of families with cancer. Featured in the 2015 auction catalogue: Fragments of Life # 34, 23” x 30” x 1.5” Mixed Media on 300 pound paper mounted on wood panel (c) Deb Chaney 2014.  See more painting available in this series: http://www.debchaney.com/collections/fragments-of-life/)

Upcoming workshop offering - Jan 2015!

Just a reminder I will be teaching a workshop this month with the South Delta Artist's Guild. Here's the scoop ...Layers&Process_Workshop The South Delta Artists Guild presents... Advanced Mixed Media Techniques 
Abstract Painting Workshop  
with Deb Chaney, SCA January 23, 24, & 25th, 2015 Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 4pm Workshop Description: Working on one large painting and several small pieces, in this abstract mixed media & acrylics painting workshop students will  learn techniques such as; creating texture, lifting and staining, basics in glazing with polymer mediums, and removal techniques to create depth. We will also play and experiment with the student's chosen acrylic mediums and acrylic pastes - such a as modeling paste, matte medium, pouring medium. The workshop will allow for lots of painting time, the support to complete one large painting, and the opportunity to explore your own creative freedom and discovery following the demonstrations and simple personal guidance offered for each artist participating from the instructor. About the instructor: Deb Chaney has been teaching acrylic mixed media abstract painting for the past 5 years and painting, exhibiting and selling her artwork for the past decade. Her teaching philosophy is to illuminate the artist within, inspiring individual personal creative empowerment. Registration Inquiries: Register Online here: https://artistquarter.com/sdag/courses/view/id/1717 
Call 604 943-3313 Email southdeltaartistsguild@gmail.com

Just met Greg Smith from Rookie Blue (TV) !!!

RookieBlueCastCoolest thing ever happened today! I just met Greg Smith, star of the Canadian  TV series Rookie Blue (Officer Dov Epstein), while walking downtown Vancouver today. (pictured above, last officer on the right) We spoke briefly as we crossed the street together and he was so kind and down to earth. I told him that I loved the show (I do!) and that my dream was to have my original art used in TV and Film on sets. I then asked him if it would be OK for me to give him my card? Moment of truth: My hands were shaking as I handed him my business card showcasing my large ‘Storming’ abstract landscape piece! (pictured below).  Greg,  if you’re reading this, thanks again for being so cool and for taking my card to support my dream of my artworks in TV and Film !!! Gratitude 2015!!!DC_back2014

WEB /Design Consultant WANTED for JAN 2015

ConsultantWanted WEB /Design Consultant WANTED for JAN 2015.  I'm looking to hire someone monthly to put out a newsletter (They must be fluid with Mail-chimp and have a design sensibilities and experience) and someone as an on-call consultant to help  with the back-end edits of my word press website (they must be able to program HTML and be familiar with word press). Pls respond here or contact me directly at info@debchaney.com  I'd prefer to work with someone I know, or a referral from someone I know. Thank you in advance for any referrals!

January 2015 Advanced Mixed Media & Acrylics Abstract Painting Workshop

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The South Delta Artists Guild presents... Advanced Mixed Media Techniques 
Abstract Painting Workshop with Deb Chaney, SCA January 23, 24, & 25th, 2015 Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 4pm

Workshop Description: Working on one large painting and several small pieces, in this abstract mixed media & acrylics painting workshop students will  learn techniques such as; creating texture, lifting and staining, basics in glazing with polymer mediums, and removal techniques to create depth. We will also play and experiment with the student's chosen acrylic mediums and acrylic pastes - such a as modeling paste, matte medium, pouring medium. The workshop will allow for lots of painting time, the support to complete one large painting, and the opportunity to explore your own creative freedom and discovery following the demonstrations and simple personal guidance offered for each artist participating from the instructor.

About the instructor: Deb Chaney has been teaching acrylic mixed media abstract painting for the past 5 years and painting, exhibiting and selling her artwork for the past decade. Her teaching philosophy is to illuminate the artist within, inspiring individual personal creative empowerment.

Registration Inquiries: Register Online here: https://artistquarter.com/sdag/courses/view/id/1717 
Call 604 943-3313 Email southdeltaartistsguild@gmail.com


Studio Wanted Vancouver West Side

StudioWanted I am a professional working artist living in kits looking for a work place close to home. I am quiet, non smoking, working on large scale acrylic (no odour) paintings (40" x 70" +) and needing a work place  on the west side of Vancouver (kits/Dunbar/West point grey/shaunessey/etc.) with access to water, good lighting, and access to a washroom please. Perhaps your garage? You can see my work and endeavors at www dot debchaney dot com Any leads would be so appreciated!  Text/Call 604 736 5111 info@debchaney.com Thank you.

(Also posted to craigslist Vancouver here: http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/sbw/4743799844.html)

Painting Donation to Support BC Secondary Education Scholarship Fund

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Round and Round Little Gems Series 9 x 12" Mixed Media & Acrylics on loose canvas Original Painting by Deb Chaney www.debchaney.com

This painting is being donated for auction tonight at an event being held at Royal Vancouver Yacht Club (RVYC) with  an organization called Ivey BC. Ivey BC is a local alumnae  club of graduates of the Richard Ivey School of Business in London, Ontario , with over 2000 local members, they raise money every year for aa scholarship for a BC Student to be able to attend the Ivey Business School. The above shown painting ' Round and Round' will be silent auctioned for this cause of raising money for the scholarship in memory of their late member Eric Lee.  For this endeavor I've been working Rob Attwell, founder of My Best Helper, a business that helps families find care givers for the young and the old, and with Arts Ally, thank you Michelle Martin for the connection.