How many stars do you see in this painting?

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This post is to announce that one of my original abstract paintings is available for sale along with high-quality prints in various sizes. The painting is titled The Universe is Your Sanctuary ii. 

This contemporary abstract painting is the second in my series of 3 paintings under this title. I talked about the first painting, The Universe is Your Sanctuary i, in a post last summer and I feel like it’s a good time for a follow-up.

How I chose the title of this painting

The painting evokes not only the depths of space, but the tranquility found within its vast quietude. It is a beautiful, wonderous place to feel safe and secure.

About this painting

Looking at the painting is like peering deep into space–as though looking through the Hubble Telescope. With mesmerizing galactic vibes, a feeling of celestial wonder and the massiveness of space radiates from the canvas. 

Stencils of sacred geometry repeat across the painting’s central expanse of black like a galaxy full of stars. The striking black-and-white composition is layered with bright teal and magenta. The harmonious colours evoke the serenity and tranquility of celestial bodies and the infiniteness of the universe.

The series of 3 paintings work well on their own or as a set and are perfect for a space where you want to ignite your imagination. A contemplative piece, the contemporary abstract artwork invites thoughtful introspection. 

This one-of-a-kind artwork is acrylic on canvas and measures 9” x 12”. 

This little painting is part of my Little Gems Series, which I use for testing new techniques and practicing old ones. While the original has been sold, prints in a variety of sizes and canvases are available through Saatchi Art online.

Prints and Original Artwork for Sale Online

You can buy the original one-of-a-kind painting and high-quality prints of The Universe is Your Sanctuary ii online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-The-Universe-Is-Your-Sanctuary-ii/499285/10303725/view

You can see more paintings in the Little Gems series here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art-collection/painting/Litte-Gems-Small-works-on-paper-and-loose-canvas/499285/160111/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.

Can You See What's 'Happy' in This Abstract Painting?

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Happy by Deb Chaney (24” x 24”)

I’m happy to share that my original abstract painting Happy was sold. I’m truly honoured and thrilled that it is now part of someone’s art collection.

About this painting

This painting was originally created when my 15 year old daughter, Ruthie– who was enthusiastically re-decorating her room at the time–used the colour palette in this painting as her theme. 

She had initially asked to borrow a painting of mine that I had in inventory. But after looking through my paintings, nothing quite fit the bill for the colour and size specifications that she desired. Therefore, I did what I do. 

I painted. 

And I created this painting to match the theme of her room decor at the time. She of course grew up, as children do, and changed the colour palette and design of her room. As a result, the painting ended up back in my inventory. And due to that, it was recently purchased by a collector here on Gabriola Island, British Columbia, Canada.

The original square painting measures 24” x 24” and is a mixed media artwork composed of gold leaf, sand, acrylics, and collaged book pages and cut-out letters.

The colour palette is largely white, with gold and greyish turquoise. Recurring patterns create a flow throughout the painting as swooping gestural brushstrokes move your eye around the canvas.

Prints for Sale Online

While the original painting has been purchased, you can buy high-quality prints of Happy online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/print/Painting-Happy/499285/4394568/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 or agents.

My wearable art Spring Collection and more

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Forest Flow by Deb Chaney as a Zippered Top

If you’ve been following my blog–or receiving my Studio Updates newsletter–you’re probably aware of my partnership with Le Galeriste. 

For the uninitiated, Le Galeriste is a Canadian wearable art gallery based in Montreal that produces original art on premium clothing and accessories.

I would like to take this opportunity to highlight some of my favourite original art pieces currently available at Le Galeriste.

A selection of wearable art favourites

My collection on Le Galeriste has grown to over 300 pieces of original wearable art. It includes skirts, shirts, leggings, scarves, bags, and more.

Here are 5 of my favourite wearable art pieces right now:

You can see a sample of each piece in the gallery below and click the pictures to go to Le Galeriste for all the details.

My new Spring Collection of wearable art

I have also created a new collection for Spring! My Nature Inspired Collection is perfect for the new season and consists of emerald greens, forests, and earthy motifs.

The wearable art collection includes shirts, pants, dresses, jumpsuits, and more. There are more than 110 items to choose from in the collection, which you can scroll through here: 

https://www.legaleriste.com/en/deb.chaney/Nature%20Inspired-deb.chaney

About Le Galeriste Arte a Porte: 

Le Galeriste is the fusion of art and high fashion. The wearable art gallery showcases exclusive works of art from some of the world’s most respected artists, produced on high-end clothing made in Montreal (Canada) in limited and numbered editions.

Le Galeriste’s curators work with the gallery’s signed artists on a selection of artworks and set the artistic intent of the collaboration. The designers then place the art on the wearable canvasses (dress, blouse, button-down shirt, etc.). 

The creations are grouped into bimonthly exhibitions presented to the Collectors via their online gallery, on Instagram, and on their Facebook page.

How Many 7s Can You Find In This Painting?

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God Keeps Opening Doors For Me by Deb Chaney (9” x 12”)

I'm so happy to share the news that my contemporary abstract painting was sold to a private collector. I am truly honoured that you have chosen to add my original artwork to your collection.

I would also like to extend my gratitude to Free Spirit Gallery on Gabriola Island for facilitating the sale of my original painting, God Keeps Opening Doors For Me.

About this painting

This original piece of abstract artwork was painted in 2016. The acrylic on paper uses collage and pen and measures 9” x 12”.

The colour palette of soft pastels blends seamlessly with earthy tones, creating a harmonious balance. Hints of gold leaf shimmer like celestial rays, symbolizing hope and enlightenment, help make this a thought-provoking and uplifting piece of artwork.

The central motif—a partially open door—is a powerful symbol of opportunity, transition, and revelation. The door stands slightly ajar, suggesting that there are infinite possibilities waiting beyond.

About my Little Gems Series

This painting is part of my Little Gems Series of pieces that I create while practicing techniques, teaching art lessons, and for my own fun and creative exploration. I use them to hone my skills and to explore new techniques and ideas. 

Each painting in the series is bursting with the joy, love, and passion I feel in the studio. And all that energy and positivity is infused in every piece of artwork – which becomes my gift to you!

You can see more abstract paintings in the series here at Saatchi Art.

Other Prints and Original Artwork for Sale Online

While the original painting is now in someone’s art collection, you can buy high-quality prints of God Keeps Opening Doors For Me online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-God-Keeps-Opening-Doors-For-Me/499285/3324670/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 or agents.

Independent and Connected Paintings: An Artistic Challenge

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Free to Flow by Deb Chaney (36” x 24”)

It’s always good to challenge oneself. And I would like to share a fun challenge I gave myself a while ago.

The exercise resulted in a series of 8 abstract paintings called Free to Flow and they are now available on Saatchi Art.

Getting things started

I received an email from Saatchi Online Gallery recently asking me to update my inventory. So I went through each one of my paintings on the website and updated information about my artwork. 

I undertook the project with the intention of bringing some new magic to my collection. And I think the magic that I experienced was seeing my artwork with fresh eyes. It truly gave me a deeper appreciation of what I’ve created.

A small series study and exploration

This was an artistic experiment I did years ago and it was done as an exercise to stretch myself creatively and challenge myself as a painter.

What I did was give myself a set of 3 parameters to push both my mind and my painting abilities. The rules for this artistic study were as follows:

First, I was going to paint a series of 8 individual paintings and each one had to stand alone on its own.

However, all 8 paintings also had to connect together.

And finally, I limited myself to a monochromatic colour palette, meaning 1 colour plus black and white.

There are 8 paintings in total and they’re collectively and individually called Free to Flow. I have combined all the paintings together for the feature image in this week’s blog post. This shows you what the full image would look like if you were to get all of them together.

My Little Gems Series

This painting series is also part of my Little Gems Series, which I use for testing new techniques and practicing old ones.

Prints and Original Artwork for Sale Online

All of the originals are available for purchase and there are now prints on the Saatchi website as usual. 

You can buy them individually or get the whole set and put them together and make one big cool painting (as seen in the featured image of this post).

You can see more paintings in the Little Gems series here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art-collection/painting/Litte-Gems-Small-works-on-paper-and-loose-canvas/499285/160111/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.

Can You See Freedom Soar in This Painting?

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Occupational Freedom by Deb Chaney (11” x 15”)

I’m excited to announce that one of my original abstract paintings is now available for sale along with high-quality prints in various sizes. The painting is titled Occupational Freedom. 

How I chose the title of this painting

If you look closely within the collaged text of this painting, you will see a page of words from the dictionary which includes one of the words in the title. 

Something I really love doing is to collage old book pages, poems, and dictionary pages and then find a word or sentence to inspire and guide the painting. In the case of this particular contemporary artwork, it also became the title of the painting.

About this abstract painting

This mixed-media abstract painting on paper is made with acrylic paint, pencil, gesso, and collaged book pages.

The colour palette of this contemporary abstract expressionist painting is a vibrant ocean blue with large areas of pure black, grey, and white. Strong gestural strokes create a sense of movement. In the lower-right corner, a soaring bird stenciled in black—with its own distinct space to fly—juxtaposes the strictly regimented pages of a dictionary.

This little painting is part of my Little Gems Series, which I use for testing new techniques and practicing old ones. The original is available for purchase, as are high-quality prints in a variety of sizes and formats, through Saatchi Art online.

Prints and Original Artwork for Sale Online

You can buy Occupational Freedom online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Occupational-Freedom/499285/11013397/view 

You can see more paintings in the Little Gems series here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art-collection/painting/Litte-Gems-Small-works-on-paper-and-loose-canvas/499285/160111/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.

Collaborative painting for donation to The Woods

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The Colour Connection (20" x 20" x 1.5) by Alini Garcia, Deb Chaney, Tamara Grand, Roman Rozumnyj

This past Sunday marked the end of The Colour Connection group art show that I was part of. It ran for about a month at the Silk Purse Arts Centre in West Vancouver.

The central feature of the art exhibit was a collaborative artwork painted by myself and 3 other West Coast Canadian artists. You can also read an earlier post for more about the exhibit, but I’ll cover much of it below.

About The Colour Connection art show

The exhibit was held in West Vancouver’s Millennium Park and ran from February 7 to March 3, 2024. There was a Meet the Artists event in early February as well as an Artist Talk Livestream, which is now available on the gallery’s YouTube channel.

In addition to showing individual pieces by each artist, the show featured one collaborative painting done by all of us. And that is the painting I’d like to focus on here.

Donating the painting to The Woods

The final painting was donated to The Woods Arts & Wellness, a non-profit charity that supports mental health through art and nature. You can learn more about the organization (and make a donation) on The Woods website.

The process of collaborative painting

I had the painting–or rather the blank canvas–to begin the collaboration, then I mailed it to Tamara in Port Moody. After her additions she mailed it to Roman in West Vancouver, who made his contributions then sent it to Alini in North Vancouver.

The final painting, The Colour Connection (20" x 20" x 1.5”) is mixed media on canvas and created by Alini Garcia, Deb Chaney, Tamara Grand, and Roman Rozumnyj.

You can see the stages of the painting’s progress in the gallery below.

About the artists

Follow the links below to see more beautiful artwork and learn more about the 4 Canadian artists who contributed to The Colour Connection collaborative painting and art exhibit.

Tamara Grand

Contemporary painter and mixed media artist: My paintings are simultaneous explorations of what I see, where I’ve been and how I want to feel.

Roman Rozumnyj

West Coast Modern Artist: If I Could Explain it In Words, Then I Wouldn’t Have To Paint It.

Alini Garcia

Abstract artist

Deb Chaney

Contemporary abstract artist: Based on Gabriola Island, BC. My current Drishti Paintings are inspired by capturing the vibrational frequency of well-being.

My Abstract Artwork was Featured in Artistonish Magazine

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Re-Claiming i of ii by Deb Chaney (9” x 12”)

Last summer my contemporary abstract artwork was featured in Edition #35 of Artistonish magazine. The painting was featured in the June 2023 issue is Re-Claiming i of ii. 

About Artistonish Magazine

Artistonish is a contemporary art magazine that focuses on telling the compelling story of significant arts created by brilliant artists from all around the world.

It has both digital and print versions of its issues, reaching art lovers in over 120 countries.

You can view the online version of the issue here or order the print version here.

Re-Claming i of ii by Deb Chaney in the Artistonish Digital Edition

About the painting

The colour palette of this abstract artwork is primarily an uplifting, bright yellow over white, with watery brushstrokes of black. The mixed media artwork is acrylic, water soluble pencil, gesso, and sand on paper.

This painting captures the energy of our third chakra, which is the energy centre about owning our personal power. The affirmation for this region of our body surrounding our naval is “I am powerful”. 

The painting is called Re-Claiming because I painted this while working a day job in the paint department at our local hardware store. When my 3-day workweek ended, I would rest, and then find myself consciously re-claiming my creative practice and getting back into the studio.

This painting is in support of you re-claiming your own creative flow.

I wrote about its companion piece, Re-Claiming ii of ii, in a blog post last May.

About my Little Gem Series

This painting is part of my Little Gems Series of pieces that I create while practicing techniques, teaching art lessons, and for my own fun and creative exploration. I use them to hone my skills and to explore new techniques and ideas. 

Each painting in the series is bursting with the joy, love, and passion I feel in the studio. And all that energy and positivity is infused in every piece of artwork – which becomes my gift to you!

You can see more abstract paintings in the series here at Saatchi Art.

Other Prints and Original Artwork for Sale Online

You can purchase the original as well as high-quality prints of Re-Claiming i of ii online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Re-Claiming-I-of-II/499285/10117023/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 or agents.

Which City Do You See in This Painting?

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Looking For A Place To Land by Deb Chaney (9” x 12”)

I'm thrilled to share that my original abstract painting Looking For A Place To Land was sold and added to somebody’s art collection.

I would first like to congratulate Sensei Anthony Evangelista and your beautiful wife on your recent marriage. And thank you for becoming collectors of this original Deb Chaney artwork. I am honoured in your choosing this painting and am truly grateful for your support.

About this painting

This painting was inspired by flying in an airplane over a city and looking down at all the tiny cars and roads below. You are descending through the clouds, heading toward this place you either call home or are just visiting.

This contemporary artwork’s colour palette consists of shades of turquoise, rusty and yellowish earth tones, and black paint with collaged layers of gold leaf, corrugated paper, and book pages.

Lines of varying thickness crisscross and curve around the canvas, offering a bird’s-eye view of the urban landscape below.

About my Little Gems Series

This painting is part of my Little Gems Series of pieces that I create while practicing techniques, teaching art lessons, and for my own fun and creative exploration. I use them to hone my skills and to explore new techniques and ideas. 

Each painting in the series is bursting with the joy, love, and passion I feel in the studio. And all that energy and positivity is infused in every piece of artwork – which becomes my gift to you!

You can see more abstract paintings in the series here at Saatchi Art.

Other Prints and Original Artwork for Sale Online

While the original painting is now in someone’s art collection, you can buy high-quality prints of Looking For A Place To Land online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/print/Painting-Looking-For-A-Place-To-Land/499285/4990094/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 or agents.

The Magical Story Behind Romeo and Juliet

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Romeo and Juliet by Deb Chaney (9” x 12”)

I’m excited to announce the completion of a new abstract artwork and that the original painting is now available for purchase. High-quality prints are also now ready and can be added to your art collection through Saatchi Art. 

The story behind this painting

This painting was inspired by a beautiful and personal memory of mine. 

It was a magical afternoon on the ferry heading over to the city. I was with myself on a soul-rejuvenating "artist date"—otherwise known as a mission to get Thai food. (The small selection of restaurants on the island where I live sadly lacks ethnic cuisine.) 

It was stormy outside as waves crashed against the ferry. And in the distance, the mountains were covered with snow. It was so beautiful to be on the boat and simply enjoying the ride. 

In the background I heard the distinctive introductory chords to Romeo and Juliet by Dire Straits. I turned around and immediately connected with the man playing the song. We sang the entire song together while he played his guitar. It was a magical, beautiful moment, and I will treasure it always.

About this painting

The colour palette of this abstract painting is a frothy white with a swatch of dark and light blues, ranging from cobalt to hints of pale turquoise. Impressions of a traditional wooden-spoked ship’s wheel repeat on layers throughout the painting.

Strokes of black create a signature of sorts, followed by 11 short vertical lines counting off in a row across the bottom of the painting.

The original acrylic-on-paper contemporary abstract painting measures 9” x 12”.

Prints and Original Artwork for Sale Online

You can the original painting and prints of Romeo and Juliet online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Romeo-and-Juliet/499285/11315167/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.

More Than A Splash Of Colour With Wearable Art

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I would like to take this opportunity to send my love and gratitude to Ms. Hélène Bourgie Dubois of Mont-Tremblant, Québec for her recent purchases. She bought several wearable art pieces with my artwork as their featured design.

Thank you!

My collection of wearable art is growing

My collection on Le Galeriste now includes over 200 pieces of wearable art. From skirts and leggings to shirts and scarves, you can be covered from head to toe.

You can browse by item type or see what’s available for my specific pieces of original abstract artwork. Browse through the gallery below for just a few examples of the items available.

About Le Galeriste Arte-a-Porter

Le Galeriste is the fusion of art and high fashion. The wearable art gallery showcases exclusive works of art from some of the world’s most respected artists, produced on high-end clothing made in Montreal (Canada) in limited and numbered editions.

Le Galeriste’s curators work with the gallery’s signed artists on a selection of artworks and set the artistic intent of the collaboration. The designers then place the art on the wearable canvasses (dress, blouse, button-down shirt, etc.). 

The creations are grouped into bimonthly exhibitions presented to the Collectors via their online gallery, on Instagram, and on their Facebook page.

You can also go directly to the Deb Chaney Home Page on Le Galeriste.

Artists Connected By More Than Just An Exhibit

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I am excited to announce my participation in an upcoming collaborative art exhibit. And there’s something special and unique about this group exhibit—more than just sharing gallery space.

The Colour Connection group art show is with fellow creative Canadian artists Alini Garcia, Tamara Grand, and Roman Rozumnyj. But it also features a truly collective artwork.

About The Colour Connection group art show

In addition to the art exhibit featuring individual artwork by each artist, there will be one collaborative painting in which we all take turns adding and removing marks and colours.

The painting started with me, then I mailed it to Tamara, who is based in Port Moody. After working on the painting, she mailed it to Roman in West Vancouver. When he finished his additions (and subtractions), he sent it to Alini in North Vancouver.

The final collaborative Colour Connection piece measures 20” x 20” and will be on exhibit at the show. Each of us shared our contributions on our respective Instagram pages (listed below) to follow the progress and process of this collaborative art piece.

The Colour Connection times & location

The art exhibit is in West Vancouver’s Millennium Park and runs for most of February and into March. 

There will be a welcoming and relaxed reception during gallery hours where visitors can meet the artists, view the work, enjoy some light refreshments, and mingle. There will also be an Artist Talk Livestream which anyone can watch on YouTube.

The gallery will present an artist talk live on its YouTube channel. Artists will get to talk about their work, inspirations, process & take questions from viewers. You can participate from anywhere, as it will be a Zoom meeting between us streamed on YouTube.The talk will then be available on the gallery’s YouTube channel.

Exhibit: Feb 7–March 3, 2024 

Gallery Hours: Wednesday–Sunday, 12–4 PM

Artist Talk Livestream: Thursday, Feb 8, 7:00–7:45 PM on YouTube 

Opening Reception: February 10, 2–3:30 PM

Location: Silk Purse Gallery, 1570 Argyle Ave, West Vancouver

Online Info: Gallery Website

Artists in The Colour Connection

Here is some information about the artists taking part in The Colour Connection art exhibit.

Tamara Grand

Contemporary painter and mixed media artist

“My paintings are simultaneous explorations of what I see, where I’ve been and how I want to feel.”

Tamara’s sample painting in the gallery above is Garden Party, (20” x 20”), Acrylic and ink on cradled birch panel, © 2023 Tamara Grand.

Roman Rozumnyj

West Coast Modern Artist 

“If I Could Explain it In Words, Then I Wouldn’t Have To Paint It.”

Roman’s sample painting in the gallery above is Beach Stripes #42 (48” x 30” x 1.5”), acrylic, resin, diamond, dust, and nail polish on canvas.

Alini Garcia

Abstract artist

Alini’s sample painting in the gallery above is Out Loud.

Deb Chaney

Contemporary abstract artist

“Based on Gabriola Island, BC. My current Drishti Paintings are inspired by capturing the vibrational frequency of well-being.”

My featured artwork is Everything You Need Is Here (16” x 16” x 1.5”), mixed media on canvas, Drishti Paintings Series © 2023 Deb Chaney.

Which One of These Paintings Has a Hidden Bridge?

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Heart Opener by Deb Chaney (36” x 48” x 1.5”)

This post is to celebrate my continued partnership with Van Gogh Designs. I have 4 original pieces of abstract contemporary artwork featured in their beautiful showroom in White Rock, British Columbia. 

About these paintings

These original abstract paintings are on exhibit in the showroom, and the originals and prints are available for purchase.

The Writing Is In The Air - Gabriola is a watery blend of bluish-green, black, and white. This ink on canvas painting measures 40” x 30” x 0.5”.

Red Landscape has an earth-tone colour palette of umber, brownish-yellow, and a bit of grassy green. Layered in horizontal strips, the colours create a sense of depth as though looking across an autumn field beneath a sky of white and grey. The white outlines of a suspension bridge can be seen through the “fog”. It measures 48” x 36” x 1.5”.

Connection & Belonging has an earthy colour palette of light greens, yellows, and gold. Layers of sand give it texture while ruler-straight pencil lines connect numerous dots around the painting like a map, creating a sense of connection through cartography. This pencil-on-canvas painting measures 36” x 48” x 1.5”.

Heart Opener has a colour palette of striking pink under harsh layers of dark red bordered by deep purple and midnight blue. Bold and aggressive strokes and drips of bright white stand out against the painting’s dark foundation. This acrylic on canvas painting measures 36” x 48” x 1.5”.

About Van Gogh Designs

Van Gogh Designs has been making handcrafted furniture since 1993. They produce locally-made, one-of-a-kind pieces to exact specifications for their customers. They see both themselves and their customers as artists and appreciate design as form of expression.

Focusing on materials and workmanship – and building quality furniture that lasts – sets them apart in their industry. While keeping on top of design trends, they let customers customize their styles to fit their needs.

The showroom is open to the public and inquiries about the furniture can be made here:

Van Gogh Designs

604.372.3001

19178 34A Avenue, Surrey BC V3Z 1A7

www.vangoghdesigns.com

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Prints for Sale Online

You can buy the original paintings and high-quality prints of each painting online at Saatchi Art here:

The Writing Is In The Air - Gabriola

Red Landscape

Connection & Belonging

Heart Opener

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 or agents.

Can You Feel the Love and Joy in These Paintings?

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Love by Deb chaney (9’ x 12”)

This post is to celebrate the sale of 2 of my original abstract paintings. I am absolutely honoured to be mailing these contemporary artworks to San Diego, California. 

Their new owner is writer, speaker, and creativity workshop facilitator Jill Badonsky. Her book, The Nine Modern Day Muses (and a Bodyguard), is a wonderfully useful guide for creatives. 

Jill was my first mentor in the creative process and is the creator of the Kaizen-Muse creativity coaching program with Dr. Robert Maurer. I am beyond thrilled and excited that my paintings will be added to to art collection.

Joy by Deb Chaney (9” x 12”)

About these paintings

Both of these abstract paintings are acrylic on canvas. As you can tell by their titles, they share a common emotional tone and theme. 

Love is the more colourful of the 2 paintings, with striking squares of deep yellow and bold lines of bright red. Purple and white round out the colour palette with a flower and “love” playfully handwritten on the painting.

Joy has a lighter, more carefree colour palette of white, light yellow-orange, and peach layered over bits of dark red. The canvas is mostly white, with strokes through the paint creating an X's and O's board. A string of O’s loops along the bottom, while a larger one breaks the rules and sits upon the line between 2 empty squares. The word “JOY” is is stenciled in black in the bottom corner of the painting.

These paintings are part of my Litte Gems Series, pieces I create during my painting practice, when I’m teaching art lessons, and for my own fun and creative exploration.

About my Little Gems Series

My ongoing Little Gems Series is a collection of paintings that begin as practice pieces. I use them to hone my skills as well as explore and try out new techniques and ideas. 

Each painting in the series is bursting with the joy, love, and passion I feel in the studio. And all that energy and positivity is infused in every piece of artwork – which becomes my gift to you!

You can see more abstract paintings in the series here at Saatchi Art.

Prints and Other Original Artwork for Sale Online

While the originals have been purchased, you can buy high-quality prints of Love and Joy online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/print/Painting-Love/499285/4144078/view 

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Joy/499285/4140909/view 

You can browse through my Little Gems Series here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art-collection/Litte-Gems-Small-works-on-paper-and-loose-canvas/499285/160111/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 or agents.

Are You Longing for Petals in the Winter?

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Longing for petals in the winter by Deb Chaney (11” x 15”)

This post is to announce that one of my original abstract paintings is now available for sale along with high-quality prints in various sizes. As the title of the post suggests, the painting is called Longing for petals in the winter. 

About this painting

This mixed-media abstract painting consists of acrylic paint, gesso, collaged book pages in English and Chinese, and calligraphy.

Look carefully within the collaged text of this painting and you will see at least 3 things: a poem, a page from a dictionary, and the title page from a mathematics book. 

Something I love to do is collage in old book pages, poems, and dictionary pages, and then find a word or sentence to inspire and guide the painting. In this case, it also became the title of the painting.

The colour palette of this contemporary abstract expressionist painting is dark greens, white, and light grey with a few areas of dark greys and black. The verdant forest green is trapped beneath the whiteness of the snow, while strong gestural strokes add a sense of upward motion striving to emerge.

This painting measures 11” x 15” and is part of my Little Gems Series, which I use for testing new techniques and practicing old ones. High-quality reproductions in a variety of sizes and canvases are available through Saatchi Art online.

Prints and Original Artwork for Sale Online

You can buy the original painting and high-quality prints of Longing for petals in the winter online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Longing-for-petals-in-winter/499285/11013279/view

You can see more paintings in the Little Gems Series here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art-collection/painting/Litte-Gems-Small-works-on-paper-and-loose-canvas/499285/160111/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.

Update on The 68 Secrets of an Illuminated Artist

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In recognition of a stunning number of sales, The 68 Secrets of an Illuminated Artist card pack has been recognized as a Naquadah Seller! 

My pack of artistic cards also earned other sales badges, such as Red Stone Seller, at The Game Crafter. The badges are included in the gallery below. 

About the card pack

The 68 Secrets of an Illuminated Artist is comprised of 68 individually illustrated cards. Each card has its own unique, positive message displayed on a beautiful and energetic full-colour abstract painting background. 

Furthermore, each card shares a positive idea, inspiration, or guidance to support you in your creative process. Key points include:

  • Versatile to be used to support a variety of projects (anything involving creativity)

  • Beautiful, aesthetically pleasing

  • Fun and easy to read and use

  • Simple and to the point

  • Touch on and support all parts of the creative process

  • Inspirational and uplifting

  • Wonderful gift item

What people are saying about the cards

“The Illuminate the Artist Within card pack is a practical tool that can be used daily to help people keep moving through stuckness. The card deck can also help people by introducing new perspectives that are an important part of the creative process. I think this deck is especially useful for people who are new to letting their creativity come alive.”  

– Kim Boivin, physiotherapist

“Wow. I love these cards...when I get 'stuck' I spread out the cards on the table and randomly pick one...it's always the ‘right’ one...and once again I am re-connected to myself and the Flow of Creativity.”

– Tim Sullivan, Artist

“This set of artist inspirational cards are a hit with my customers. They appeal to artists and beyond. I have s sample set out and rarely does someone pass by without reading out a card that resonates with them. I've even had grandparents buy them for their grandchildren as they’re such profound life wisdom. I'd definitely recommend these to any retailer out there!“

– Catherine Hall, Owner, Free Spirit Gallery

“Lovely and inspiring deck. I’ve known Deb for years and her creative drive has been such an inspiration in my life. Grateful to have these cards near my computer as a way to bring my beauty into my daily life. Thank you for this artistry and goodness!”

– Lindsay Clark

“Impressive! I love this deck because it is meaningful and visually beautiful. The insights open new roads to consider, and this is very useful for artists …and to others. I use it with friends to open a circle of conversation, or in my work as an artist to connect on a deeper level with my work. I highly recommend it.”

– Tyrrell Clarke

“Absolutely love these cards! I have it placed on my coffee table and it has been a great conversation starter. I find the words very inspiring and apt for the moment. As an admirer of Deb’s work, I am proud that I own a small pieces of her spiritually inspired healing work of art, that bring me joy and help me stay in the present. Thank you, Deb.”

– Suman Sengar

“I love, love, love these cards. They are beautiful, fun and inspirational. I use them in my own self-reflection and awareness work and as a professional coach, use them with my clients … who also love them :-) I have given them as gifts and they’ve been a big hit as well. In short, you can’t go wrong with getting a deck … or two … or three :-)!”

– Maria Malmgren

“I find this deck both beautiful and inspirational. Reading a card is a lovely, thought-provoking way to start the day. It gives me an opportunity to slow down and think about how I want to focus on a project. Thank you, Deb for your art and creating these beautiful cards!”

– M. Brindle

“Amazing Gift! Use as an artist tool for guidance or inspiration - or as a personal guidance/clarifying deck. A wonderful way to keep going when feeling stuck and needing a nudge forward, or just as part of your daily self-care or artistic journey! Highly Recommend!”

– Kamila

“Highly recommend! A lovely gift or personal tool, this deck designed by Deb Chaney features beautiful multi-media artwork and well-crafted words of wisdom for your cosmic heart and creative soul! I use it at work whenever I need a pick me up or intuitive guidance, and like all divination tools, it never disappoints—delivering timely messages and new perspectives whenever I need them most. Even my team mates visit regularly to pull a card as an inspirational pick me up during times of stress, or to set the tone of their day. Whether you’re an artist working on a creative project or in need of creative inspiration while deep in a work project, this deck is a trusty companion whose powerful whispers speak to the depths of your soul.”

– Katarina S.

“I am not an artist but like anyone I always love a nudge to be inspired and focused on what I want to create and who I want to be in the world. I relate to every card in this deck and love the transformative power they hold.”

– Dr. Tonya Tire

“The 68 Secrets of an Illuminated Artist” cards are a fantastic tool of inspiration offering direction and encouragement to keep you on the right track. As an artist, whenever I find myself hitting a creative block, I look to the cards for guidance – they remind me that just one little step will get me that much further in my process!”

– Kirsten Courtland, Interior Designer

How to get your own pack of illustrated cards

You can purchase your pack of cards online at The Game Crafter or in the following retail stores:

  • Surrey Art Gallery Gift Shop

  • Free Spirit Gallery, Gabriola Island, BC

  • Iron Oxide Art Supplies Nanaimo

  • Blackberry Gifts in Ucluelet, BC

  • Page's Inn & Marina Bookstore, Gabriola Island

Can You Find a Dog Hidden in One of These Paintings?

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Covid Creations ii of iii by Deb Chaney (8” x 10”)

I am thrilled to share that 3 of my abstract paintings have been sold – Covid Creations i, ii, and iii.

Therefore, I would like to extend a warm thank-you to Dave and Tonya in North Vancouver for collecting my original artwork and being such wonderful supporters of my career. I am so appreciative of your kindness this past summer.

About these paintings

These “little gem” paintings were created during the pandemic at Braid Street Studios in New Westminster. 

The abstract artworks are a celebration of mixed media as gels, pastels, acrylics, and spray paint all interplay to create these unique and creativity-inspired landscapes that were my sanctuary during the quarantine period in 2020.

One thing that sets these apart from many of my Little Gems is that these paintings are on canvas rather than paper. Each of these paintings measures 8" x 10" x 1".

About my Little Gems Series

My ongoing Little Gems Series is a collection of paintings that begin as practice pieces. I use them to hone my skills as well as explore and try out new techniques and ideas. 

Each painting in the series is bursting with the joy, love, and passion I feel in the studio. And all that energy and positivity is infused in every piece of artwork – which becomes my gift to you!

You can see more abstract paintings in the series here at Saatchi Art.

Other Prints and Original Artwork for Sale Online

While the original artwork has already found itself a home, you can still grace your walls with high-quality prints in a range of sizes and formats.

You can buy high-quality prints of Covid Creations i of iii online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Covid-Creations-i-of-iii/499285/8639305/view 

You can buy high-quality prints of Covid Creations ii of iii online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Crossing-Over-ii-of-ii/499285/4195827/view 

You can buy high-quality prints of Covid Creations iii of iii online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Covid-Creations-iii-of-iii/499285/8639315/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 or agents.

Check Out My New Painting In The Winter Art Show

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I’m excited to share that my original abstract artwork is part of the Winter Small Works Art Show at Free Spirit Gallery here on Gabriola Island.

I have one painting featured in the show, which is titled Everything You Need is Here. 

About the Winter Small Works Group Show

To celebrate the 2nd anniversary of Free Spirit Gallery, the gallery showcased sultry songstress Sarah Osborne to perform at the art exhibit’s opening evening. (You can see Sarah’s Instagram here.) I have included a couple of photos from the opening event below.

The Winter *Small Works* Group Show features artwork by 25+ local artists. Participating artists include: 

The art exhibit details are as follows:

Where: Free Spirit Gallery of Gabriola Island

Address: 590 N Rd, Gabriola, BC, Canada

Website: https://www.freespiritstudio.ca/ 

Intagram: @free_spiritgallery

When: December 12, 2023 to January 6th, 2024

Event page: https://www.freespiritstudio.ca/event-details-registration/winter-small-works-group-show-opening-soiree 

About this painting

I have one original artwork featured in the show. The abstract painting is called Everything You Need is Here. The square canvas has thick layers of rusty browns and earth tones beneath layers of light blues and white.

Sacred geometry stencils of the Circle of Life are repeated throughout the painting.

The mixed media on canvas painting measures 16" x 16" x 1.5".

The sale price for this original abstract painting is $850. Please contact the gallery for more information about purchasing this piece of artwork for your collection.

Free Spirit Gallery

Phone: (250) 247-0197

Email: info@freespiritstudio.ca 

Look at What ElephantStock Did With My Art!

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I Remember To Meditate by Deb Chaney

I’m excited to share that I have joined forces with ElephantStock online art gallery. They are now carrying reproductions of my artwork in various stunning wall art layouts and designs. These include canvas, multi-panel canvas, framed canvas, posters, and art prints.

A little bit about ElephantStock

The company is based in Texas and sells art worldwide, while all its products are made in the USA. All of the wall art they sell has been specifically curated by a small team passionate about decor and design.

Their user-friendly website lets you browse for art in a variety of ways. Naturally, you can look at what’s new and trending and selling the most. But what’s more interesting is that you can browse by subject, colours, rooms, styles, and more. And by artist, of course.

My onboarding process took place over several months earlier this year and started after I was approached by one of their representatives. We did an online interview with many questions that certainly piqued my interest. 

My favourite question was: What do you do on a rainy day? 

My answer was: I put on a rain jacket and boots and go for a beautiful walk in the rain. It’s one of my favourite things to do.

A few of my favourite things

The curator at ElephantStock chose many of my artworks to reproduce, and I love how they’ve gotten creative in the layout and made multi-panel paintings out of a single art piece. So I’d like to share my 3 favourite selections here. 

I Remember to Meditate

This painting reminds me of the story Tara Brach shares in her Dharma Talks about learning the Buddha sangha and the metaphor behind embracing this imperfection. 

AFX III

I love this painting because of the feeling of freedom and movement it creates. This was originally a small painting and, as I work on my new large-scale series, I aim to embody this flow and natural motion into my new works. This work inspires me to go to the studio and paint – and I love art like this that gets me back to painting again!

New Art II

I am so proud of this artwork and remember when I started painting this small series of paintings. I had just started cold-water ocean swimming year round, and I truly feel the water and the underwater world influenced the imagery, colours, and feel of these paintings.

Other Prints and Original Artwork for Sale Online

You can browse all of my abstract artwork available on ElephantStock here: https://www.elephantstock.com/collections/deb-chaney-wall-art. 

They have free shipping inside the US along with a 90-day return policy with no questions asked.

My Thanks to the Collector of These 2 Paintings

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Crossing Over i of ii by Deb Chaney (23” x 30”)

This post is to announce that 2 of my abstract paintings have been sold. I would like to extend a warm thank-you to Ms. Knowler of Burnaby, BC, Canada. I am deeply grateful for your becoming a collector of my original artwork and thank you for this.

About These Paintings

The complementary paintings are primarily composed of multiple layers of whites and greys.  On top of these are dark, rusty reds in thick, gestural strokes creating a sense of aggressive motion. Layers of faint black handwriting can be seen in the background.

The heavily layered and textured paintings both measure 23” x 30”.

These paintings are part of my Fragments of Life Series. I began the series in 2013 and continue to work on it and evolve it to this day.  Each painting is an echo of my own personal evolution and life journey.

Crossing Over iI of ii by Deb Chaney (23” x 30”)

About My Fragments of Life Series

I begin with a blank white sheet of roughly textured 23” x 30”  300-pound water colour paper, a palette knife, and some heavy body acrylic paint mixed with gel medium. And, most importantly, the compelling need to create. 

When I begin 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 for a painting to reach completion.

During this time I am in a relationship with the art piece and I learn its meaning and significance, understanding what the painting has to teach me and show me. There is often 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.

Other Prints and Original Artwork for Sale Online

You can buy high-quality prints of Crossing Over i of ii online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Crossing-Over-i-of-ii/499285/4195824/view 

You can buy high-quality prints of Crossing Over ii of ii online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Crossing-Over-ii-of-ii/499285/4195827/view 

More paintings in this 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 or agents.