Fresh from the studio, a new painting... "Up, up & away" 23" x 30 “ mixed media & acrylics on 300 pound paper . 2015 © Deb Chaney http://www.debchaney.com Available upon date of post info@debchaney.com (at Vancouver, British Columbia)
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Layers & 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
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
One of my ultimate artist dates going on a solo camping retreat with myself. Here’s a few pictures from my Nairn Falls (North of Whistler BC) getaway last weekend. Beautiful time!
This 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 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.
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.
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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New 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.
Hey there fellow artists! I am downsizing my studio and don't have room for these lovely big beautiful blank canvases! So here they are for sale... Trusting they will find the right home!
Canvases available for sale: Three (3) 72" x 48" x 1.5" $80 each - $240 for 3 Four (4) 60" x 40" x 1.5" $55 each - $220 for 4 Two (2) 60 " x 48 " x 1.5" $60 each - $120 for 2
Buy Individually: prices as above. Buy all of nine (9) canvases pay only: $ 500. Compare and retail these exact canvases at retails prices - they are double (plus tax).
A trip down memory lane... This painting "Yoga Soup" was painted when I lived in Santa Barbara, CA over six years ago now! Yoga Soup" 30 x 24 x 1 1/2" Mixed Medias and Acrylic on canvas. You may be able to purchase prints on Saatchi (or something similar http://www.saatchiart.com/account/artworks/499285).
This is what is inspiring me lately! Collage papers, collage paper and more collage paper!!! Also some cool stencils and glitter is fun too. :-)
Custom made art table 60 " x 40" plywood top and seven (7) dry rack shelves under neath made of particle board. I don't have the exact measurements for the height but if you look at the picture you can see its about the same height as a kitchen counter, ideal for working standing up. The table was designed for a painter painting several large scale paintings that need to dry flat - hence the shelves underneath will fit large scale paintings in process. Its easy to dismantle and set up, no tools required. Has wheel coasters to easily move. Originally $450, asking $250 o.b.o. The table is located at the ARC Live/Work Studios in East Vancouver. Purchase inquiries info@debchaney.com Text 604 736 5111 Posted June 2015.
Come join myself and Dream Big Creative Studio this July 17-19, 2015 at the Hot Shops Arts Center in Nebraska for a 3 day workshop: Layers & Process ! A journey in abstract painting in mixed media and acrylics. We will paint big and small, have fun, stretch our artistic and creative selves, meet new friends, and learn and grow together in the art making process. Questions, call 402.301.1079 or Email hello@dreambigcs.com. You can register online at: http://www.dreambigcs.com/events.html
This painting is entitled 'Freedom' (60" x 40" x 1.5") I'm not sure if she's completely done yet, but she's getting there. I thought it would be fun for you to see the evolution of her. This spring I am working a lot with collage with a goal to make it fun, fun, fun. I recently picked up some wall paper and am excited to be using that next time I am in the studio.
Over the weekend I received (with great surprise) a wonderful encouraging email from my very first art teacher, Ron Mulvey with whom I had taken my first acrylic painting class over fifteen years ago now, when I lived in Nelson, British Columbia. Oddly enough I still have a few of the paintings I worked on in his class. I remember Ron saying that one of the most important things in making a good painting was choosing quality paints. Here's what he wrote to me; "Love your work Deb and so grateful your going the distance. Here is a little sketch from the Slocan River at Springtime (shown above). A taste of home!!" Ron lives with his wife Sara on 45 acres by the Little Slocan River in British Columbia. They have a Summer camp for kids in July that is fun and inspirational, details here: http://www.theartabet.com/rons-art-story/. Ron, Thank you for being in touch and remembering me! I am touched!
Big thanks to all of you beautiful artist supporters all over the world (literally) who keep purchasing the Yoga Girl Greeting Cards from my cafepress site. Thank you so much for your show of support! The top sellers are: Reverse Warrior Greeting Card, Namaste Yoga Girl Greeting Card, Dancer Yoga GIrl Greeting Card, Tree Pose Yoga Girl Greeting Card, and The Original Yoga Girl Greeting Card.
Bye bye kits garage studio. We had fun together. House is being torn down so its time to go! (at Vancouver, British Columbia)
Detail up close (L) and stepping back to get perspective (R) on painting in process. Spring 2014. Mixed Media collage fun!
This was a Staff demonstration education day with Pebeo Mixed Media products at DeSerres art store Vancouver, BC. We played with Pebeo mirror leaf products, fantasy paints, studio acrylics, sand gels and more. Fun was had by all!
I'm excited to share that you can now purchase the 68 Secrets of an Illuminated Artist as en e-book! The 68 Secrets of an Illuminated Artist is a small book/card pack written in a clear concise easy to use format. Each card beautifully presents one idea, inspiration, ritual or concept to support you in the journey of your current creative project, with the intention that the whole pack of cards enables you to take your project from start to finish.
Currently self published and distributed by its author Deb Chaney, SCA and founder of Illuminate the Artist Within - a company whose mission is to playfully and compassionately illuminate the artists within each and every one of us.
Boxed card pack $35 each. Shipping extra. info@debchaney.com to order. An e-book is now available here: http://www.e-junkie.com/248178/product/504751.php
