Paintings Donated to Gabriola Island's Annual Salmon BBQ
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Cultivate Your Goodness by Deb Chaney (4” x 6”)
Last summer I donated a painting to the wonderful Gabriola Island Community Hall to be auctioned off at its annual Salmon BBQ fundraiser. I absolutely love our beautiful, vibrant Gabriola community, and I feel so fortunate and am so grateful to live here. As my way of giving back, this year I am donating 3 paintings to the silent auction.
For this year’s auction, I created 3 little canvas pieces that work together but can stand alone specifically for this event. Each abstract painting is 4" x 6" x 1 1/4".
About the Paintings
These precious creations are a heartfelt expression of my love, gratitude, and passion for the enchanting Gabriola Island. It all began when I stumbled upon a newspaper clipping in The Sounder, highlighting a salmon barbecue event and soliciting donations. Filled with excitement, I embarked on a creative journey by incorporating snippets from The Sounder, using them as a foundation for my paintings.
As serendipity would have it, I also discovered a collection of maps, left on a stand in a free bookstore on our street. These maps, adorned with captivating images of the ocean and neighboring islands, felt perfectly fitting.
With deep chromium oxide green paint and dashes of blue, I carefully infused the canvases, allowing them to dry and set the stage for what was to come. Drawing inspiration from my tranquil forest walks on the island, I meticulously crafted silhouette images using organic materials I had gathered along the way. Each stroke and placement was guided by a profound sense of connection to the surrounding nature.
To bring everything together, a final coat of clear gloss adds a protective seal, reinforcing the unity of all the elements.
These creations are not only a gift to our community, but also a testament to the kindness, support, and profound sense of belonging I experience through life on this island. With sincere appreciation, I extend my deepest thanks.
The paintings up for auction are:
Cultivate Your Goodness (4" x 6" x 1 1/4" Mixed media on canvas)
Grow your Kindness (4" x 6" x 1 1/4" Mixed media on canvas)
Allow Your Inner Wild (4" x 6" x 1 1/4" Mixed media on canvas)
Allow Your Inner Wild by Deb Chaney (4” x 6”)
Grow Your Inner Kindness by Deb Chaney (4” x 6”)
About Gabriola’s Salmon BBQ Fundraiser
The 68th Salmon BBQ is being held Saturday, August 12th. It is the major fundraising event for the Gabriola Community Hall and includes 4 hours of local entertainment, a silent auction, a kids’ area, a raffle, and of course fresh, delicious salmon.
If you have time and would like to lend a hand, please contact Julie Stewart at gicha.salmonbbq@gmail.com.
If you would like to donate an item, please contact the organizers at salmonbbqfundraising@gmail.com.
The BBQ is held at the Gabriola Community Hall, which is located at 2200 South Road, Gabriola, B.C.
There are 4 ways to buy tickets for the event:
Online (go to form)
At Colleen’s Home Fashions at 580 North Rd.
At North Road Sports at #4-510 North Rd.
At the BBQ (cash only)
Prints and Original Artwork for Sale Online
I have both original paintings and high-quality prints for sale. You can find most of my artwork that is available for sale on Saatchi Art online here:
https://www.saatchiart.com/account/artworks/499285
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.