SMIGLS - a dailyl ritual for you

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SMIGLs I received a beautiful email  on FaceBook from a student who took one of my mixed media abstract painting workshop s several years ago. She told me that when she goes for  a walk she does The SMIGLs Ritual with herself out loud, the one we did in class during that workshop, and how after all this time, it has stayed with her! We did this ritual again at the end of the workshop last weekend at the Beaumont Studios and I thought I’d share it with you in the case you haven’t heard of it yet.  xo Deb

Deb Chaney's Original Artworks on display in Vancouver, BC

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east_van_birds_LR.jpgI received an email several months back from an interior designer here in Vancouver wondering where she could see my original work on display. Well, thank you! I love these kinds of emails as they make me feel so appreciated! I let her know that I have a number of displays of my original artworks up here in Vancouver, and that quite possibly she could make a day of it ; 'Deb Chaney Original Artwork Tour of Vancouver' !!!. You can too. Here's the current list of Deb’s original artwork on display in Vancouver, BC :

Wavebodywork Massage Therapy Clinic in Kitsilano, Vancouver This is a small display of 3 medium sized paintings from my Emerging Series, Pure Abstraction Series and a new painting not on the website called “Let’s Play” - worth a look!Pls contact Melanie Requet to view call/email/text  wavebodywork@gmail.com (778) 706-0374.

Downtown Vancouver Bentall Tower 2 - Modern Office Display This beautiful modern office placement exhibit over 7 very large original works of mine (0ver 60” x 40” and larger). Please contact Tarasch Rawjee tarasch@gmail.com 604.306.4912 for an appointment to view the work. Location: Unit #1115 (11th Floor) 555 Burrard Street (Bentall Tower 2)

Pacific Midwifery Clinic - Granville Island - Vancouver This large display fills the waiting room both upstairs and downstairs at the clinic with my Emerging and Pure Abstraction works. You can drop in during regular business hours at 540 W 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1H2, Open Tues-Fri 9-5 Website: http://www.pacificmidwiferypractice.ca/content/pacific.html Phone: (604) 874-7999

Beverly’s Spa on West 4th Avenue Vancouver Mounted on wood panel, there are six original paintings from my Fragments of Life Series on display at 2185 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6K1N7. Drop on in during regular working hours. Contact: Paul Lauener, 604-732-4402, paul@spaon4th.com. Website: http://spaon4th.com/

Please note that specifically the above original painting entitled 'East Van Birds' is 36 x 36" and  available at: 2388 Kingsway, Vancouver, V5R 5G9 (Cross Street Nanaimo) Contact Kimberly Klein Email: eelrebmik@gmail.com phone: 604-506-4429

 

Looking for FUN? Creativity? A place to paint and PLAY?

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groupworkshopIf you - or perhaps someone you know - are looking to have FUN, get CREATIVE, Learn some cool mixed media & acrylics painting tricks, And create & COMPLETE your own abstract painting...you're in the right place. There are a couple spots open for LAYERS & PROCESS WORKSHOP in Vancouver this next weekend Nov 6-7-8. Details are here: http://illuminatetheartistwithin.com/workshops/ Or email me for more juicy details info@debchaney.com

Free Mixed Media Demonstration Offer!

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PebeoMixedMediaDemoThis year I had the honor to be chosen to visit the Pebeo headquarters in Montreal and experience their new mixed media products! If you have a group of 5 or more artists and a place where we can paint, I am offering a free 2 hour demonstration, this includes hands on project time for participants - yes you get to play with the products - as well as receive some free product give-a-ways. Offer applies to Vancouver and vicinity. Demo is 1-3 hours. To book your event email info@debchaney.com

Wonderful evening & talk

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TalkKeikoOct2015I had the wonderful opportunity to share some thoughts, ideas, and inspiration about the parallels between making art and life process this past Saturday evening at The salon no.97 hosted by Ms. Keiko Honda. Big thanks for having me for the evening! Glen Phillips thank your for connecting me. Tim Sullivan, Thank you for the lift to/ and from the event! Here's what a few of the attendees had to say about the talk: "Deb is completely in line with her inspiring life story. She is clear in how an artist should set her priorities in creating a full, creative and inspired life." Patrick M, Yoga Instructor, Vancouver BC. "I learned to look deeper into my creative process to find inspiration and also to honour the boundaries an artists needs for her own self care." Jenny C. Teacher/Singer/Artist, Vancouver BC  "[ If you have the opportunity to hear Deb speak ] Bring your notebook and take notes! I'm [now] inspired to focus more on my goals and take time to meditate in my life." Gabriel P, Urban Farmer, Vancouver BC.

Excited? Inspired? Please connect if you'd like to hire me to come and inspire your group  please email or call info@debchaney.com  604-736-5111.

An opportunity for your business promotion!

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YourAdHereThis is a call for an opportunity to promote YOUR product or business to monthly  900+ newsletter recipients. For $25 you provide me with a small .jpg image which will be linked to your website, a few words about your product/business, and your contact information.  These will be placed at the bottom of my monthly newsletter. Offer is for a one newsletter. Deadline is Monday 19th 2015 5 PM pls email info@debchaney.com My newsletter will go out Tuesday 20th. Acceptable businesses only. One spot available per month. First come, first served.  Subscribe here to receive the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iplKI

Inspired Around the world and back!

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CApri_AroundTheWorldIf the world had a song/anthem, what would it sound like? Isn't it time we had a world anthem to unite us all? A beyond inspirational 11 year old, Capri, came to visit our Toastmasters Group (Club #59) this evening, asking us this question. She spoke to the group and shared about the world voyage she is embarking on with her Mom, Dad, and little brother, leaving Vancouver this November. She is going to sing 80 national anthems in 80 countries, each in their mother tongue language, with the intention to raise money for orphaned kids around the world. Her first stop? Ottawa. Number of people in attendance? 20, 0000 to which she will speak AND sing to. #INSPIRED. Learn more at AroundTheWorldIn80Anthems.com

September 2015 Newsletter is out!

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DebIlluminateBannerAfter a wee little respite  (more than a year... two perhaps ?!!! :-) ) I have a wonderful technical helper and am sending out my monthly newsletter once again. Keep posted on an upcoming FREE mixed media demonstration sometime this fall in Vancouver... And an entirely new one day workshop is in the brewing process. The newsletter is the best place to find out first. Sign up here: Newsletter Sign up

Deb Chaney September Newsletter 2015

Vancouver. November. A New Workshop: Layers & Process: A Journey in Abstract Painting

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DebTitsPaintingLayers & Process: A Journey in Abstract Painting with Acrylics & Mixed Media. If you’re ready to have fun, take risks, and take your art to the next level, this new workshop is for you! Whether you are a beginner or experienced artist, you are welcome and sure to learn and grown in your art and creativity. With an emphasis on experimentation and creative process, this informative abstract mixed media and acrylic painting class teaches you the fundamentals of abstract painting, building on composition, colour, content, and how to finish a painting and take it to the next level - make it wow!

Our goal for for you is to support you in the completion of one large painting,  from start to finish. You will learn; mixing heavy body paints, tinting & shading, creating texture, lifting and staining, basics in glazing and adding layers with polymer mediums, how to add depth and dimension to your artwork.  The workshop will allow for lots of painting time and the opportunity to explore your own creative freedom and discovery. There will be many  demonstrations and simple personal guidance offered for each artist participating from the instructor.

All artists welcome - beginners to advanced.

Dates: November 6-8. Fri, Sat & Sun. 10 - am - 4 pm each day.

Location Beaumont Studios Artspace in Vancouver 16 West 5th Ave Vancouver, BC V5Y 3P1 Canada The Beaumont Map

Cost $495 Includes digital workbook

Materials List - posted on website www.illuminateTheartistWithin.com  (go to workshops tab)

Questions info@debchaney.com call/text (604) 736- 5111

Register online

About your workshop facilitator, Deb Chaney

Deb Chaney  has been a professional working artist. For over a decade, specializing in contemporary abstract artworks in mixed media and acrylics. She teaches and speaks about the creative process and living an inspired empowered life. She stands for each of us being creative beings and aims to support others in their process. She loves being outdoors in nature, has a knack for adventure, and is currently enjoying learning to play and sing with her guitar. Her artworks can be seen at www.debchaney.com  her teaching/speaking endeavors at www.IlluminateTheArtistWithin.com

Mastermind Group Start September 16th - 2 spots left

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MastermindPicThis September 2015 I have created a Mastermind group, Based on the Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich mastermind group concept. We have 2 spots remaining to the right persons. (date of this post) DEFINITION OF A MASTERMIND GROUP:

"There is synergy of energy, commitment, and excitement that participants bring to a Mastermind Group. The beauty of Mastermind Groups is that participants raise the bar by challenging each other to create and implement goals, brainstorm ideas, and support each other with total honesty, respect and compassion."

For our group, its best if:

Best if there are no competitors in the group - pls look at the list of current members and their focus/expertise to ensure you are a fit. Best if we are at close to/ similar levels of success in life/business areas. (our group all members are actively engaged in pursuing their dreams) Best if we have a similar overall desire/focus for the group: Our members are community oriented, spiritually minded, and whom are actively living their dreams!

Current members S - professional life coach,/lawyer/film production K - realestate investor/entrepreneur/leader in women’s wellness D - artist/speaker/author/group facilitator (me here) L- graphic artist/illustrator/author/filmmaker/blogger

We will meet bi-monthly (twice a month), Wednesday evenings, via conference call, from 7- 8:30 PM. First call will be Wednesday September 16th , 7 -  8:30 PM, then next call is Wednesday 30th 7- 8:30 PM, every two weeks, for the next 6  months.

Each call will be 1 1/2 hours via conference call phone.  There would be enough time on each call for EACH person to share, and for EACH of us to receive group support. I would be responsible for an opening and a closing.

The cost to participate is $50/month.  I also ask each group participant commits to 6 months working together.

If you’re interested, intrigued, excited and open to the possibly, please ensure you fit the above criteria, can commit for 6 months and pls email (info@debchaney.com) me with these questions answered to start:

Do you have a personal or business mission or vision statement? What are your three-year goals? What is your commitment to moving forward in your business and personal life? Why should you be chosen to participate in this group?

Deb Chaney info@debchaney.com

Today's Play: Is the Painting Finished?

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Today's painting in process in the studio. Here's the big question, is it finished? How do you know?  Many seasoned artists have an internal sense within themselves when a painting is finished, some do not. Come join me this November 2015 in Vancouver at the Beaumont Studios where I will be teaching 'Layers & Process: A Journey in Abstract Painting with Mixed Media & Acrylics' and I will share with you the 3 C's, the 3 WOW's and the fool proof system I use to tell if a painting is finished. You can register here: Layers & Process workshop.  As yet untitled in process painting above is 23 " x 30 " Acrylics & Mixed Media on 300 pound paper (c) Deb Chaney 2015. See more work similar to this at: Deb Chaney Original Art Fragments of Life.

New Painting Inspired by Elizabeth Gilbert's new novel: The SIgnature Of All Things

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This is a fresh new painting I created last week entitled 'The Signature of All Things'  in praise, admiration and wonder at the Elizabeth Gilbert's (author of Eat, Pray, Love) new novel, of this above painting name. For me, a good novel makes my summer and brings in an element of delight, entertainment, learning and wonder that I so enjoy.  I took this fantastic book with me everywhere the past few weeks, devouring every page and just falling in love with Alma Whittaker the Goddess of Mosses and Curiosity and of Learning.  What a treat and a delight. Thank you Ms Gilbert for your masterpiece If by chance you are reading this, I'd like you to know that I shed tears upon tears at the end of the book. Beautiful! Fantastico!

The Signature of All Things 23" x 30" Acrylics, Pastel, Collage on 300 pound watercolour paper. Original painting available for purchase at the date of this post, inquire info@debchaney.com   Image (c) Deb Chaney 2015 August.

Donating Art to Charity: I am Taking a Stand

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Recently, I was contacted by two charity organizations based here in  Vancouver whom I have supported, several times in the past, by donating a piece of my original art.  I take full responsibility for these organizations asking me to donate work; she's given her art to us before, why not again? That was the old me. I've changed. In the past I did not appreciate myself and my artwork, nor the time, effort, talent, dedication, focus and hard work I put into creating my artwork. But I do now. Here's  the letter I wrote this year in response to their request for art donations. As you can see, I've changed:

Dear Charity Organization,

Thank you so much for your enthusiasm regarding my artwork and request for a piece of my artwork for your auction.

I am, for the first time in my career, going to ask that as much as I’d be so happy to participate in the auction, this time it need to be of fair exchange.

I think Taylor Swift sums it up beautifully in her blog post to Apple Inc. (link below) concerning their decision to deny artists payment for their music. She states that for her, with the level of success she has attained, it WOULD be possible for her to let her music go for free. But for many, many artists - such as myself - we cannot survive by continuously giving away our products, good, and time for free.

http://taylorswift.tumblr.com/post/122071902085/to-apple-love-taylor

I am asking not just for myself, but for all artist who dedicate so much time, energy, their own money, blood, sweet and tears into their work, that we re-write this old pattern of artists simply giving away their art for free and create a new standard whereby we are honored and compensated fairly for what we contribute, so that not only does the charity thrive, but so does the artist.

Let’s honor the artist and the charity so that EVERYONE can thrive.

Thank you and Sincerely,

Deb Chaney Contemporary Abstract Artist

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You can see the original 'Romance'  36" x 24" x 1.5" Mixed Media, Acrylics on Canvas at the Vancouver Pacific Midwifery Office office (604) 874-7999 located Suite 517, 1540 W 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1H2 Sale inquiries info@debchaney.com See more paintings in this series at http://www.debchaney.com/collections/emerging/

New artwork! "Bits and Pieces"... it's all about play & Fun!

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Bits&PiecesDChaney2015New artwork! "Bits and Pieces"... it's all about play & Fun! 23x30" Mixed Media, Collage & Acrylics on 300 pound paper. Original available for sale at date of this post info@debchaney.com. So the collage obsession continued right up until this heatwave. Then all artwork making stopped and we've been heading to the beach and playing and enjoying the beautiful weather here in beautiful Vancouver, BC. Thank you for your interest in my work, see more at http://www.debchaney.com.