Five New Original Artworks Inspired by The Ocean Underwater

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Introducing five new original abstract paintings from my Little Gems Series fresh from the studio! The inspiration and background behind these acrylic and ink on paper fine art creations is that I watched the beautiful, inspiring and oh-so emotional documentary film ‘My Octopus Teacher’ and became enthralled by the beauty of the ocean. Total honesty? I cry just re-watching the trailer. This film is magnificent. The paintings are a by-product of my experience watching this movie.

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These are predominantly blue coloured paintings with hints of water-inspired turquoise, green, and azule, sky blue, azure, cobalt (blue), sapphire, cerulean, navy (blue), saxe (blue), Oxford blue, Cambridge blue, ultramarine, lapis lazuli, indigo, aquamarine, teal (blue), cyan, colour of the sky, of the colour of the sea and/or ocean. These colours in resonance with spirituality, intuition, inspiration and inner peace.

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These gentle ocean paintings would work well to support the interior design of your bedroom or living room. Placing these paintings, with their soothing analogous colours and soft shapes, in a room where you intend to relax and let go of your day would work well to support you in creating a sanctuary in your home.

Following the principles of Feng Shui, and using the bagua concept, these paintings would accentuate the introspection and inner wisdom area of your life development and personal growth, as well as supporting your inner peace, specifically by placing them in the back left hand corner room of your room/home/office.

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These original contemporary modern one-of-a-kind hand-painted creations are available for your art collection and can be purchased online here; https://www.saatchiart.com/account/artworks/499285. This link also offers the option of fine art prints and giclee reproductions in variety of sizes.

I’m curious, which of the five paintings is your favourite?

Original Abstract Painting ‘A Mermaid's Adventure’ Currently On Display at SIMS Real-Estate Office

I am very excited to share this abstract original painting ‘A Mermaid's Adventure’ that is now available for your art collection or as a TV/Film Rental for your current production and is available for you to see at the SIMS real-estate office in Nanaimo, BC.

'A Mermaid's Adventure' is a 36“ x 36“ x 1.5“ multi-layered and textured painting created with mixed media on canvas and inspired by the ever-moving ocean and all the treasures and love within it. The artist imagines mermaids swimming around and within the creation. With collage elements, gold sparkles, acrylic paints, polymer mediums and even pieces of burlap, this modern mixed media artwork is a journey and feast for the eyes to explore!

Part of Deb Chaney's Pure Abstraction Series, these paintings each contain much texture and depth in their exploration of abstract painting and begin by the artist's hikes and beach walks, her inspiration from nature. As famous artist Marc Chagall write's; "Great art picks up where nature ends." The paintings in this series are known for their neutral and calming colour tones and are excellent for interior design of a bedroom or living room, places where you aim to relax at the end of your time.

A Mermaid's Adventure is a one-of-a-kind modern art painting is predominantly green in its colouring, also reminiscent of viridescent; olive green, pea green, grass green, emerald green, lime green, bottle green, Lincoln green, sea green, and sage green. The colour green is all about Love! When you 'bathe' in the frequency of the green colour you receive balance, soothing and can enjoy a feeling of relaxation leading to peace, harmony and renewal. Ultimately its a healing colour, signifying balance, peace and supports well-being.

According to simple Feng Shui principles, by placing this painting directly on the left hand side wall of your home or room you are decorating, is said to then support you the area in your life of family. Supporting community building and strength in your tribe.

This artwork also has hints - can you find the heart? - of purple, sometimes known as violet, indigo or magenta, is a colour that in indicative of the resonance of wealth, opportunity and royalty. We are thinking the mermaid's may have found the heart and placed it in their treasure chests within their underwater castles...

Placing original artwork intentionally in your home as a tool for its staging for sale, or to settle in and make it really feel like your own home, is a powerful to create and elevate your home from ordinary to extraordinary.

Come and see this beautiful original painting is displayed at the Sims Real Estate Group office located at: 102-5170 Dunster Rd, Nanaimo BC. You are welcome to view this painting during business hours, Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM Purchase inquiries please contact Monique Kassinen monique@simsrealestate.ca Phone (250) 591-1160.

Deb Chaney Painting ‘Sun Scorched Earth’ Featured at Devmont Montreal Development

I'd like to thank the interior designers and condo development decision makers for choosing to place several reproduction fine artwork pieces of my painting ‘Sun Scorched Earth’ in your new Devmont Montreal building development. I am honoured. Thank you so very much for choosing my art!

This painting is part of my Little Gems Series of small original works which are inspired by fun, play, practice and my personal exploration of abstract painting in small studies on paper. They are all different and are my most frequently purchased paintings, collected world-wide.

The original painting ‘Sun Scorched Earth’ is a 9“ x 12“ mixed media on paper and is - on the date of this post - currently available for your art collection. Reproductions in many sizes of this artwork can be ordered here at Saatchi Online Gallery.

'Sun Scorched Earth' is a modern abstract painting created with ink on paper and painted with predominantly orange and earthy yellow colours, also known as ochres, lemon yellow, Sienna, ginger red reddish-yellow orange-brown,amber yellow yellowish golden gold-colored and flaxen. These bright and earthy colours contribute energy and warmth to any room. The colours orange and yellows in particular, resonate with the energies of happiness, resourcefulness, and confidence. Orange can bring joy to our day and strengthen our zest for life.

According to simple Feng Shui principles, by placing this predominantly orange painting in the centre of your living or working space of your home or office room that you are decorating, is said to then support you the area of balance, health and vitality.

Placing original artwork intentionally is a powerful to create and elevate your home from ordinary to extraordinary, as well as supporting you in chosen areas of your life.

See more of Deb’s original artwork available to elevate your interior design.

Original Abstract Painting ‘Vermont in a Snowstorm’ Now Featured at SIMS Real-Estate office

I am very excited to share this vibrant and luminous original painting ‘Vermont in a Snowstorm’ is now available… and just in time for Christmas…for purchase and featured and on display at the SIMS real-estate office in Nanaimo, BC.

Vermont in a Snowstorm is a 24 “ x 36 “ x 1.5 “ multi-layered painting of mixed media on canvas, inspired by Helen Frakenthauler’s colour field painting combined with transparent layers of modern gloss mediums that add to its luminosity and texture that gives it a modern aesthetic.

This unique and one-of-a-kind Deb Chaney modern art piece is predominantly red coloured, also reminiscent of scarlet, vermilion, ruby red, cherry red, and wine, are colours associated with confidence, courage, and action. According to simple Feng Shui principles, by placing this painting directly across from the front entrance or the main door of your home, you will illuminate your reputation, clarity and integrity.

Placing original artwork intentionally in your home as a tool for its staging for sale, or to settle in and make it really feel like your own home, is a powerful way to create and elevate your home from ordinary to extraordinary.

Come and see this beautiful original painting is displayed at the Sims Real Estate Group office located at: 102-5170 Dunster Rd, Nanaimo BC. You are welcome to view this painting during business hours, Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM Purchase inquiries please contact Monique Kassinen monique@simsrealestate.ca Phone (250) 591-1160.

The 68 Secrets of an Illuminated Artist : How to Stay In Your Creative Flow, Despite any Obstacle - Deluxe printed card deck now available!

Just in time for the holiday and gift giving season, my deluxe version of the The 68 Secrets of an Illuminated Artist: How to Stay in your Creative Flow Despite any obstacle if finally complete and ready to order!

Each card was a careful selection of the best bits of wisdom and inspiration from my personal journals, which I wrote over a ten-year period. After losing a child, then raising a child on my own, experiencing depression and many other life challenges, one thing I always did despite all the obstacles was paint. I somehow maintained a focus on my dream to create abstract art and see it sell all over the world.

One day someone asked me, “How did you mange to stay inspired and continue your creative journey without letting life knock you down?” I looked back and found the answer in my journals. This card pack shares my secret with you: how I dealt with often overwhelming challenges while continuing to pursue my creative dreams.

From personal experience, I know that that all that you dream and desire IS possible. If I can do it, so can you!

Wishing you every success in your creative endeavours, Deb Chaney

Yup, this has been a ten year project and I have wanted to place my art behind the card words for years!! This year I finally got to it !! YESSS!!!

Curious about the deck? This is a  full colour card deck offering inspiration, motivation, ideas and guidance to SUPPORT YOU doing any creative endeavouring in a project from start to finish.

The deluxe car deck are printed glossy full colour with a new and different original piece of my abstract mixed media art in the background of each card's supportive message.

I have to say, they are so beautiful, I am thrilled with how they turned out ! Each of the 68 cards are made of high quality, uv coated card-stock and come in their own unique fold-away box.

They are the perfect gift for anyone seeking inspiration, gentle spiritual guidance and creative strength in a beautiful simple format. 

Available to purchase NOW at: https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/the-68-secrets-of-an-illuminated-artist

Paintings Selected for Surrey Art Gallery Sales and Rentals Programme

I would like very much to thank the jury and selection panel for the Surrey Art Gallery for choosing five of my large format original abstract paintings for the Surrey Art Gallery Sales and Rentals Programme . The painting shown above ‘Self-Kindness’ i of ii diptych is 36” x 48” x 1.5” mixed media on canvas is satin finish varnished, wired and signed on the back and is ready and available now for your office, home, TV of film set. For immediate rental please  contact Art Rental Manager at artrental@sagabc.com. This one of a kind, textured, unique modern contemporary abstract painting is predominantly snow white in colour with accents of periwinkle, gold and black. We’ll get into the colour meaning and Feng Shui of its mainly white colour in this blog. Self Kindness ii of ii is shown below and of the same measurements and “ingredients” so-to-speak. Both paintings are inspired by the quest to live with a feeling of self love, consideration and empathy.

About the colour white, as its the predominant player in this painting here. White, also referred to as colorless, tintless, uncoloured, undyed, unpainted, unstained,  blanched, clear, fair frosted, ivory, unpigmented, bleached, natural; snowy, milky, chalky, snow white, snowy white, milk white, milky white, chalk white, or chalky white, is the colour that represents fresh new beginnings. It is a colour associated with the divine. Spiritually, it is correlated with rebirth and renewal, love, light and illumination. I often recommend to hang up and include in your interior design a white painting in support of a re-start in your life!

Using the ancient art of Feng Shui, conscious object placement to accentuate and support a chosen area of your life, you would take a predominantly white painting like Self-Kindness I and II, or these other paintings that are currently in inventory and also mainly white; Sometimes the Journey can be Uncomfortable, Crossing Over i of ii, O and place them in the centre right hand side of your home/office/single selected room. This consciously done would support you in creating joy and inspiration around the areas of creativity and children. Remember children can be your creative creations projects and dreams, not only literal children. :-)

The three other selected original abstract mixed media paintings for the Surrey Art Gallery Sales and Rentals Program were; Acknowledgement (also predominantly white) 36” x 48” x 1.5” mixed media on canvas is satin finish varnished, wired and signed on the back and is ready and available now for your office, home, TV of film set. And lastly, Cheap Thrills i and Cheap Thrills ii - each are 30” x 40” x 1.5” mixed media on canvas with a satin finish, wired and ready for rental. Each of the three mentioned paintings available for purchase and rent are all predominantly white, hence the above colour meaning and Feng Shui recommendations would apply.

Original Abstract Painting Sold 'Emerald Lake'

A word of appreciation for the art collector

Thank you so much to Cardinal Coaching in Paris, France for their second original painting purchase, the one-of-a-kind original painting ‘Emerald Lake’. This unique mixed media, textured, and spiritually inspired abstract painting on canvas was created after spending the summer hiking and camping outdoors along the west coast of British Columbia, specifically around the Vancouver Island region. Emerald Lake is one of our favourite stops!

The painting is part of my Little Gems Series which is inspired by practice, play, and experimentation. I am grateful for positive, life-affirming, and uplifting business owners such as Cardinal Coaching who understand the power and value of adding beautiful artwork paintings to their offices! By the way, if you are looking for an inspirational boost, check out Cardinal Coaching’s website and/or Facebook page.

The collector has also been kind enough to share a photo of the painting hanging in their office, alongside other original abstract artwork they have collected.

Emerald Lake by Deb Chaney (9” x 12”)

Using Feng Shui for a more productive office space

In terms of leveraging this predominantly purple-coloured painting in your new office space, using Feng Shui, the following is some gentle guidance to make this painting work for your company. To start, purple, sometimes known as violet, lavender, lilac, mauve, periwinkle, plum, amethyst, indigo, or magenta, is a colour that resonates with wealth, opportunity, and royalty. 

Using the Bagua from Feng Shui, if you consciously place this painting in the back left-hand corner of your office, it will accentuate the energies around wealth, prosperity, and blessings. See the illustration below. The bottom line is that if you’re looking to increase the cash flow of your business, by hanging a purple painting in your workspace, you are telling The Universe that you are ready to receive financial flow!

The power of the colour purple

Purple is a powerful colour and often associated with royalty and nobility. A colour that “demands respect’ and can often be associate with an ambitious self-assured leader. This colour is synergistic with luxury and wealth. On a spiritual note, violet and purple are known to support in the practice of meditation, contributing to mental balance and stability, supporting the creation of peace of mind, and aiding in providing a link between the spiritual and the physical worlds. Often artists, musicians, writers, poets and psychics are all inspired by violet and its magic and mystery.

Featured above and below this text, Nature is the Way and Fragments of Life # 30 a couple of other paintings with purple as their predominant colours that are in inventory and available for your art collection as originals (date of this post) and as print reproductions on fine art paper or giclee (print on canvas) to your specified custom size requirements. Any of these would make wonderful and vibrant additions to the interior design of your home, office, hotel or restaurant.

Original Artwork and Prints for Sale

In addition to ordering prints of Emerald Lake, you can browse through my collection on Saatchi Art’s online gallery.

Saatchi Art offers multiple options to suit your personal tastes or needs. Prints can be on paper or canvas and are usually available in 4 sizes – to better fit your room. So, even though the original Emerald Lake is 9” x 12”, your print can be the same size as the original or bigger – at sizes of 15” x 20”, 24” x 32”, or 30” x 40”. You have the further option to have it framed in white, black, or natural wood.

The “View In A Room” image on Saatchi Art should give you an idea of its size and let you see what it looks like on a wall.

A 'Blue' Thank you to the Hampton Burlington

A deep ‘Blue’ Thank you to the interior design team of the Hilton Hotel’s Hampton Burlington Inn & Suites l in Washington, USA for choosing to feature a reproduction print image of Deb Chaney’s ‘ A Blue Thank you’ painting. This simple and journal-writing inspired dark azure blue and black India ink is a one of a kind abstract artwork and features watery drips, soft black vertical marks and pieces of white ‘sky’ in its simple modern contemporary aesthetic .

The main colour in this painting, blue - also known as azure, cobalt blue, sky-blue, cerulean, navy blue and ultramarine - is spiritually representative of  intuition, inspiration and inner peace. Blue can be cooling and calming, both mentally and physically.  Blue is known to represent trust and responsibility. It is a great colour to use in interior design to add a quiet, reserved element to your hospitality interior design, your home, or in your personal room that does not draw attention. The frequency of the colour blue denotes inner security and confidence.

Two other original paintings with a similar colour and simple modern contemporary abstract design aesthetic are shown here ‘Tim Sullivan’ and also; ‘So Simple’, and The Writing Is In The Air - Blue. As well, in the Fragments of life Series are several original and very beautiful medium size (23” x 30”) available on the date of this post for a modern and contemporary design look.

Guidance for where to put your blue painting using Feng Shui Placement. Artwork with predominantly blue colouring that is consciously hung on a wall to the left hand side of your home or the left side of a particular room will accentuate the “wisdom” area of your life; that is your inner knowing. This life area include your inner knowledge and parlays into areas of self-improvement. Making a decision to place a blue artwork in this specified region also supports your being with stillness and introspection.

'The Universe In the Palm of My Hand' Original Sold & Reproductions Featured in Hotel

The one of a kind textured mixed media abstract painting was created with sand, acrylics, gold leaf and much emotional and spiritual energy at the time. I’d like to thank Helen Ramsay for purchasing the original painting and in doing so mention that she is accomplished and recognized water colour artist based in Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada. I’d like to also send my love and gratitude to the interior designers working with the Ramada Hotel by Wyndham in Fort Mc Murray, Alberta, Canada who chose to create a number of reproductions of ‘The Universe in the Palm of My Hand’ to use in their hospitality decor. I am honoured to have my artwork featured. And finally, my appreciation to HFA Fine Art Printing Services who rendered this art image into fine art reproductions for the hotel. Thank you.

This unique and spiritually inspired painting is predominantly turquoise in colour which stands for communication and confidence in authentic self-expression. This colours energetically helps to strengthen the connection between your heart and your voice. In colour psychology, turquoise to balance out and supports healing of the emotions, helping one to create greater emotional balance and stability.

There were several other paintings created in the time of this series, two originals of which are available on the date of this post. Below they are shown above and below this text block; The Darkness Inside Makes You Feel So Small and The Darkness Makes The Light Even More Beautiful. These paintings are both 11” x 15” mixed media - acrylics, sand, gold leaf, on 300 pound Arches Watercolour paper and created in a contemporary, modern, and abstract expressionist style. These paintings are part of Deb Chaney’s Little Gems Series - works she does to play, practice and investigate new creative ideas.

Each of these abstract paintings have gold leaf imbued in their layers. Gold is representative of wealth, success and status. It is also considered a powerful healing colour. Gold is synergistic with being optimistic and positive, bringing richness and warmth to everything with which it is associated - it illuminates and enhances other things around it. In the meaning of colors, gold is generous and giving, compassionate and loving, the benefactor or patron, sharing its wisdom, knowledge and wealth with others.

Deb Chaney Selected For 2022-2024 Community Mural Artist Roster

In front of the completed ‘West Coast Abstracts’ public art installation at 108 East 8th St E, North Vancouver, British Columbia. From left to right; Emma Cartwright, Development Manager Adera Developments COO; Rocky Sethi, Adera Developments COO; Deb Chaney, Artist; Mayor Linda Buchanan of North Vancouver; and Lori Phillips, Public Art Commissioner for the City of North Vancouver.

I’d like to thank the City of Richmond Public Art Program for selecting me to be amongst the 2022-2024 Community Mural Roster selected artists.

Congratulations to all the selected Vancouver aritsts. And in particular, I was thrilled to see my friend and fellow artist Fiona Tang on the list! 

Atheana Picha, Anaïs Lera, April de la Noche Milne, Ho Lay Hoon, Benjamin Evely, Carolyn Wong, Ciele Beau

Dawn Lo, Deborah Chaney, Desirée Patterson, Dolores Altin, Erica Phillips, Fiona Dunnett, Fiona Tang , Jean Bradbury, Jeanette Jerville, Jeni Chen, Yiting Hui, Laara Cerman, Laura Kwok, Mark Anderson, Otilia Sabina Spantulescu, Popo and Lola, Rachel Rozanski, Rory Doyle, Karen Yurkovich, Tristesse Seeliger.

The Roster is updated biannually, curated by the City of Richmond, and provides a list of pre-qualified artists to work with community groups, business or property owners, schools, and/or private developers proposing murals on their buildings.

Just Sold 'Drumbeg' Original Mixed Media Abstract Painting

I’d like to thank Dr. Tracey Thorne, MD of the Gabriola Medical Clinic for purchasing and becoming a collector of this unique original mixed media abstract one of a kind painting ‘Drumbeg’ art piece. This painting is highly textured with sand and acrylics and mixed media and was inspired by the time I spent at Drumbeg Provincial Park on Gabriola Island. It is part of a series of small paintings in the Little Gems Series.

Tracey, I’m excited to see where you and your husband decide to hang these paintings! Thank you so much for becoming collectors!

Large scale reproductions of this painting and many other abstract mixed media colourful textured artworks by Deb Chaney are available in the USA via I Canvas in Canada via HFA or order online to ship anywhere world wide at Saatchi Online Gallery. Prints are available in fine art paper, resin pours on wood, and giclee prints on canvas. Reproductions are customizable in size.

If you love original artwork and would love something like this for your home, you may also consider ordering a commission painting . Your journey for this would start with filing out the commission intake form.

Photo above of Deb in her new Gabriola Island studio. It used to be a working carpenter’s workshop so with all the shelves, drawers and counter space the brushes and paints have found their place and art creation and production is beginning again slow but sure!

Vancouver is Awesome Online Newspaper Feature

Thank you so much to Elisia Seeber, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter of Vancouver is Awesome for the - can I say? - awesome (!!!) write up about my public art installation! I really appreciate the detail of your article and excellent coverage about this 2,000 hand-painted Portuguese tiles installation entitled ‘West Coast Abstracts’ , created during the pandemic (2019- 2021), and connecting the etherial beauty of Lynn Valley to the Crest Adera residential building of North Vancouver, BC, Canada. Thank you .

My favourite part of this project - in the studio making the artwork that got rendered into 16’ x 10’ tile panels

The installation team - featured here Richard Finch of Richard Finch Tiles who brought his long standing expertise in public art and mosaic tile to our team and for the installation execution.

Myself, Deb Chaney, Bruce Walther, Richard and Ken standing back and looking at their progress on the 3-week installation at East 8th Avenue in North Vancouver, BC.

‘WEST COAST ABSTRACTS’ Viuva Lamego, Ceramics Deb Chaney, Artist These contemporary abstract paintings rendered in hand-painted Portuguese tile, use a play of colour, movement, and texture to capture the ephemeral feeling of a walking through the local rainforest. They serve as a reminder of the power of being in creative process. Connecting with our imagination can be both healing and self-empowering and is available to us all. Commissioned by Crest Adera Projects Ltd. in partnership with the City of North Vancouver Public Art Program, 20212019-2021 More info: https://www.debchaney.com/public-art

Deb Chaney Mixed Media Abstract Painting Featured in Hotel Interior Design

I’d like to thank the fine art prints reproductions and giclee creation team of Vancouver’s Hambleton Fine Art Services HFA for working together with the interior designers at the Ramada Hotel for recommending my painting ‘Cruel Summer’ . This Deb Chaney one of a kind unique abstract mixed media contemporary painting in burnt umber yellow iron oxides reds whites and greys is a modern addition and can up grade any hotel lobby hallway, restaurant or office and at the date of this post the original can be acquired here: https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Cruel-Summer/499285/6739337/view
Prints on both paper and canvas can be ordered online here: https://www.saatchiart.com/print/Painting-Cruel-Summer/499285/6739337/view.

The predominantly yellow colour palette is symbolic of the colour of miracles and magic. The spiritual significance of the yellow colour frequency is synergistic with confidence, optimism and joy. Yellow can give us clarity of thought and increase awareness to stimulate interest and curiosity. Yellow is also known to connect us to our mental self.

This painting was created within my Little Gems Series of which there are several other original unique abstract mixed media one of a kind original paintings still available for your collection on the date of this post. These include: False God Death by A Thousand Cuts Lover and Daylight. The hardcore Taylor Swift fan will recognize these titles, no explanation needed.

My personal favourite in this mini series is Lover. Shown here:

‘Lover’ 12” x 9” Mixed Media on Paper, Original Available on the date of this post $150 USD .

Interview & Feature with Canadian Abstract Artists

Thank you kindly to Canadian Abstract Artists for the awesome interview (great questions!) and feature. I am deeply appreciative of being able to share my learning. on this journey as a professional artist with yourselves and your audience. Thank you.!

How would you describe your artistic style?

Spiritually Inspired Contemporary Modern Textured Layered Abstract Mixed Media Paintings

What’s the main inspiration for your art?

My inner spiritual journey.

What is the biggest goal you try to achieve with your art?

To feel good.

What’s your favourite thing about being an abstract artist?

With the creation of every painting it has its own challenges – figuring out the balance, the integration of the layers, getting to its state of completion. This process inspires me, teaches me, and has kept my attention for the past 20+ years!

Why abstract art and not other mediums? Have you always created abstract art or did you start out creating other styles?

I’ve always been an abstract mixed media artist since I started painting. It continues to excite me, challenge me, and the process enthrals me … I just don’t want to do anything else at the moment!

If you could describe your art in three words, what would they be?

layered – textured – spiritual

What’s one thing people might not know about you and/or your art journey so far?

I still often go through an experience of a wavering in confidence in myself where I struggle, doubt and fear arise during the process of a painting when its mid-way through. To move through and complete, I use many of my personal growth tools such as my fav anchoring song, pre-recorded self-kindness and inner-child affirmations, and tips from ‘the war of art’ (steven pressfield) – mainly just showing up even if I am scared or “don’t feel like it”.

Did you always know you’d be an artist or how has your art journey progressed?

No, I didn’t always know I’d be an artist… Growing up, because of what I was told, I believed that it was impossible to be a professional artist. I put all my creative thoughts and endeavours aside and got a B.Sc. in Earth and Ocean Sciences… Near the end of my degree I read a SARK book ‘Wild Succulent Women’ and knew that if she could do it – be an artist – so could I. I wrote to her and received a hand-written letter in response. I feel it was an omen of support. My journey had begun. That was about 25 years ago…

In your opinion, what’s the most important personal characteristic needed to embark on a career as an artist?

Belief in yourself and the possibility that you can succeed at what you dream to do.

What advice would you give up and coming abstract artists?

To start, you must believe in yourself and the possibility of your own success – in whatever terms you define it. (write it down, clearly). Then, listen ONLY to the kind, positive, and affirmative voices within your head and to those around you ONLY who support you and your dreams.

Do you have any favourite podcasts or books that you love and that have contributed to your journey as an artist?

I love Tim Ferries, Oprah, Brenee Brown, Abraham Hicks, Eckart Tolle, Joe Dispenza, Tony Robbins, Danielle Laporte, Martha Beck, Christine Northrup.

What’s your most fulfilling and enjoyable experience as an artist so far?

This moment now, writing the answers to this wonderful interview… Knowing there are paintings in process in the studio that I get to work on. Looking out my kitchen window and seeing the forest. Hearing the rain fall on the roof and tree leaves. Feeling inspired, supported and connected. I am deeply grateful to be an artist for my work.

Where do you see yourself and your art in 5 years?

I see myself in my newly build high-ceiling studio with great lighting, water, and heat, creating large scale (48″ x 72″ x 1.5″) mixed media abstract Drishti Paintings (TM) which embody the frequency and vibration of well-being. I see these painting contributing wellness world wide, in particular mental well-being, and doing so in both exhibited spaces such as museums, galleries and biennials. I see these paintings selling to appreciative spiritually-minded and conscious art collectors all over the world.

What do you love most about abstract art?

That you feel good looking at it, that you can always find something new, that in focussing upon it you lose yourself and forget anything that may be troubling you and how abstract art brings you into a journey that you can narrate and make-up as you wish.

Do you have any favourite quotes?

“Don’t think about making art, just get it done. Let everyone else decide if it’s good or bad, whether they love it or hate it. While they are deciding, make even more art.” – Andy Warhol

Canadian Artist, Deb Chaney in front of completed ‘West Coast Abstracts’ public art installation at  Crest Adera Developments 108 East 8th St E, North Vancouver, British Columbia.

Thanks for taking the time to get to know BC abstract artist Deb Chaney a little more. To see more of her work, visit her website here.

Just Sold, Original Abstract Painting 'Power Authorization'

This original simple yet powerful purple magenta and white and black contemporary modern original one of a kind unique abstract painting on paper recently sold to Ms. Kit on Gabriola Island, British Columbia, Canada. Dear Kit, thank you so much for not only becoming an art collector of my original work, but also sharing with me your personal interpretation of the images and meaning to you that you see in this painting. I was deeply touched to envision you as the woman leaning back against the tree and feeling deeply and utterly supported and in her life by the tree behind her. May you feel supported and loved every time. you look at your painting.

‘Power Authorization’ can. be available for your home, office, hotel or restaurant interior design. You can purchase print reproductions on fine art paper and giclees - prints on canvas - in various sizes of this painting are available here: https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Purple-Empowerment/499285/7255735/view

Other paintings in this small series that is inspired by personal power and the colour purple include ‘Purple Empowerment ‘ and ‘ Permitting Personal Power’ shown here below. Both originals are available on the date of this post.

Permitting Personal Power 9” x 12” Original Acrylic Painting on Paper $150 USD

Purple, sometimes known. as violet, indigo or magenta, is a colour that resonates with wealth, opportunity and royalty. In Feng Shui, following the principles of the bagua template, if you were to consciously place these purple paintings in the back left hand corner of your room you would accentuate your financial abundance, prosperity and opportunity.

Purple Empowerment  9” x 12” Original Acrylic Painting on Paper $150 USD

'Fragments of Life # 6' Abstract Painting Featured in Ramada by Wyndham

Thank you so much for the interior designer and hotel management who chose to decorate this hospitality location of Ramada by Wyndham in  Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada with reproductions of my painting ‘Fragments of Life #6’.

The original 23” x 30” one-of-a-kind mixed media contemporary abstract painting was created on Arches 300 pound water colour coldpress paper. Material used were acrylics, pencils and spray paint. The original painting was sold, however reproductions of this modern artwork painting are available for your home/office/interior design project click here:.

This painting is orange in colour and also with black and white. The predominant orange colour resonates with the energies of happiness, resourcefulness and confidence. Orange can bring joy to our day and strengthen our zest for life. It is considered the best emotional stimulate and helps to remove inhibitions.

More paintings in this series can be seen here on this website under the Medium Size Artwork ‘Fragments of Life Series’.

The Fragments of Life Series of abstract paintings began in 2013 and continues to evolve today. Each of these painting is an echo of my own personal evolution and life journey. I  begin with a blank white sheet of roughly textured 23” x 30”  300 pound water colour paper, a palette knife, some heavy body acrylic paint mixed with gel medium and the compelling need to create. In the beginning I often don’t know what the painting is about. As the process evolves, I learn about the painting and myself. Each painting can be a culmination of up to 20-30 layers added and taken away, taking anywhere from a week to several months per painting to reach completion. During this time I am in a relationship with this piece and learn its meaning and significance, understanding what the painting has to teach me and show me.  Often there is contradiction and tension -  fuel for the creative fire.  The blending and glazing of colours, the scratching and removing of paint to reveal under colours, the embedding of collage ephemera, the use of pencil and conte markings and scribblings all expressions of feelings of the beauty and the pain, the freedom and the frustration, the evolution and feelings of being stuck all encompassed in this journey of life. These are the fragments of my life.

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

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

'French Beach' Original Abstract Painting Just Sold

This beautiful one of a kind modern contemporary spiritual and nature-inspired abstract mixed media painting just sold to Bill and Tracy on Gabriola Island, BC, Canada. It will become part of their newly renovated ocean front home and I am honoured for them becoming collectors of my original artwork painting ‘French Beach’. This painting is part of a series and more original paintings like this can be found here: https://www.saatchiart.com/art-collection/painting/Litte-Gems-Small-9-x12-Paintings/499285/160111/view

The original painting 9” x 12” Mixed Media on Paper is part of my Little Gems Series paintings which are my practice pieces. Small studies exploring new ideas and practicing old ones. They are each one of a kind, unique, hand-made and created with love, passion, and joy. They bring you the energy of creative inspiration from my studio to you! 

Larger prints reproductions of the artwork painting on Fine Art Paper and Giclees (prints on canvas can be purchased here: https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-French-Beach/499285/7984231/view

'O' Simple Modern Black and White Abstract featured in Rochell Cote Interior Design

I’d like to thank Rochell Cote Interior Design who recently chose to use a reproduction of my painting ‘O’ for a private home residential decoration interior design job. The original painting mixed media on paper is a very simple modern clean abstract design created in black and white with gesso and water soluble pencil with a small smattering of acrylic paint is part of my Little Gems Series which are my small studies paintings that allow me to practice, play and try new things before venturing into exploring the ideas into larger mixed media layered contemporary abstract unique one of a kind original modern paintings.

Featured in Western Living Magazine as one of the top designers, the Rochelle Cote Design team is based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and composed of highly qualified and experienced interior designers focused on high-end residential interior design.

'I Am in Such A Good Mood' Original Abstract Painting Just Sold

This multi-layered one of a kind unique original abstract mixed media on paper was just sold to Mr. J. Hunt in Novia Scotia, Canada. Thank you for your enthusiasm for this uplifting, fun, gestural, playful art piece. Its hues of blue, pink, magenta and etchings were created using acrylics, pastels and pencil crayons.

The energy of the painting is pure joy, exuberance and playfulness - hence the title. The magenta purple colours are known to uplift the spirit and encourages creativity. Purple is also known for promoting understanding and connection to divinity, supporting feelings of understanding and emotional balance.

The colour blue represents meanings of depth, trust, loyalty, sincerity, wisdom, confidence, stability, faith, heaven, and intelligence. The colour blue is known to have positive affects on the mind and the body.

The original is sold and prints on fine art paper and canvas (giclees) are available at Saatchi Online Gallery Deb Chaney. You can click here to purchase your ‘ I Am In Such A Good Mood’ abstract mixed media painting reproduction here: https://www.saatchiart.com/print/Painting-I-Am-In-Such-A-Good-Mood/499285/8480788/view