My Abstract Artwork is Featured in Beyond Words Magazine

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Tanlged Heart by Deb Chaney (23” x 30” x 1.5”)

Just back in August, I announced in a blog post that my abstract painting had been selected as the cover art for the September issue of Beyond Words Magzine. So I am thrilled to say that my artwork is once again featured in the magazine this month.

Beyond Words is an international monthly arts magazine with carefully curated visual artworks and literary pieces by unique and emerging creative talents. My latest contribution is on page 10 of Issue #40, published in October 2023.

Tangled Heart paired with a Poem by Dick Altman in Beyond Words #40

About This Painting

The original Tangled Heart painting is an acrylic mixed media collage on 300-pound cold press watercolour paper mounted on wood panel. It measures 23” x 30” x 1.5”.

Bold strokes of deep blues, yellows, grays, and black circle around and converge to create a harmonious yet dynamic composition. The play of light and shadow adds a palpable sense of depth and dimension, while scratches and crumpled creases create a sense of tension. It's like capturing a moment of chaos and harmony simultaneously, much like the complexities of life itself.

This painting is part of my Fragments of Life Series.  The series of abstract paintings is about how we often morph and fragment ourselves to survive the challenges and trauma we experienced growing up. We become people we are not – and do what we have to – in order to meet our needs. And the series is a healing journey about reclaiming those lost parts of ourselves, our fragments.

Each painting in the series represents a lesson from my spiritual journey. The painting process always helps me stay in the present moment – keeping with what’s real – and embracing, accepting, and loving it. We do this with the knowledge that we have the power and capacity to transform into the next version of ourselves.

Prints and Original Artwork for Sale Online

The original painting of Tangled Heart is available for purchase through Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Fragments-of-Life-23-Tangled-Heart/499285/3406523/view 

You can also buy high-quality prints of Tangled Heart online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/print/Painting-Fragments-of-Life-23-Tangled-Heart/499285/3406523/view 

More paintings in my Fragments of Life series can be found here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art-collection/painting/Fragments-of-Life-Medium-Size-23-x-30-Paintings/499285/62385/view 

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.

My Artwork is on the Cover of a Magazine

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September Cover of Beyond Words featuring Keep It Real by Deb Chaney

I am thrilled to share that my abstract painting Keep It Real was selected as the covert art for the September issue of Beyond Words Magzine.

Based in Germany, but published in English, Beyond Words is an international magazine of literature and art. They feature carefully selected visual artworks (such as wonderful cover art!) and literary pieces and offer a stage for unique creatives and emerging talents. The magazine is published monthly in both print and digital formats.

About This Painting

You may recognize Keep It Real from a blog post last summer when it was featured in the Free Spirit Art Gallery here on Gabriola Island.

The painting is part of my Fragments of Life series of abstract paintings. The series is about how we tend to morph and fragment ourselves as a means to survive the challenges and trauma we experienced growing up. We become different people, doing what we have to in order to meet our needs.

The series is a healing journey about reclaiming those lost parts of ourselves – our fragments.

Each painting in the series represents a lesson from my spiritual journey. The painting process always helps me stay in the present moment – keeping with what’s real – and embracing, accepting, and loving it. We do this with the knowledge that we have the power and capacity to transform into the next version of ourselves.

The painting is an acrylic mixed media collage on 300-pound cold press watercolour paper mounted on wood panel, measuring 23” x 30” x 1.5”.

Prints and Original Artwork for Sale Online

The original painting of Keep It Real is available for purchase through Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Keep-it-Real/499285/4535017/view

You can also buy high-quality prints of Keep It Real online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/print/Painting-Keep-it-Real/499285/4535017/view

More paintings in my Fragments of Life series can be found here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art-collection/painting/Fragments-of-Life-Medium-Size-23-x-30-Paintings/499285/62385/view

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

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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.