Just for Today: A New Series of Little Gems Inspired by the Reiki Precepts

Just for today, I will Surrender my plans to God, 9” x 12" x 0.1” Acrylic on Paper, © Deb Chaney Prints and original available on Saatchi Gallery.

Over the summer, as I continue developing a new large-scale series in the studio, I’ve found joy and renewal in creating smaller works. 

These 6 new pieces here belong to my Little Gems Series, and I must say that they felt especially juicy. They emerged from a quiet, contemplative place within me and I’m delighted to share them with you now.

Each painting was inspired by the Five Reiki Precepts, a set of daily reminders traditionally recited before Reiki practice:

Just for today... I will not anger. I will not worry. I will be grateful. I will do my work honestly. I will be kind to every living thing.

Some modern practitioners also add: Just for today, I will love myself and others. Just for today, I will live in harmony.

These timeless phrases became the spiritual foundation behind each piece. They are daily invitations to return to the present moment, to choose calm, gratitude, kindness, and trust.

To mirror this inward stillness, I chose a circle as the focal form in each composition — symbolizing unity, focus, and the conscious decision to see through the lens of love. Surrounded by visual layers and beautiful distractions, the circle becomes a reminder to gently return, again and again, to what truly matters.

Rendered in shades of blue and turquoise, these paintings offer the emotional resonance of spirituality, inner peace, and intuition. Each one was created using mixed media on paper — including local beach sand, heavy body and liquid acrylics, water-soluble pencils, and graphite.

Just for today, I will Surrender my plans to God, Original 9” x 12" x 0.1” Acrylic on Paper, © Deb Chaney Prints possibilities available on Saatchi Gallery.

Just for today, I will Surrender my plans to God is part of a new series of 6 paintings in may larger, ongoing Little Gems series. See all 6 new paintings on Saatchi Art Online Gallery.

Welcome to The Drishti Experience (Part 5 of 5)

This is the final installment in a series of 5 posts focused on my current solo painting exhibit: The Drishti Experience - Capturing the Frequency of My Well-Being. If you missed the other posts, you can read parts 1 through 4 on this blog.

Whether we're aware of it or not, we are all on a healing journey here on earth. Each of us seeks ways to navigate life in order to feel good.

At its core, this journey is about remembering our authentic selves—recognizing that we are, in fact, part of the divine here on earth. The more we reconnect with this truth, the more we experience clarity, calm, confidence, courage, and connection. In essence, we feel good when we align with our authentic selves.

Creating these paintings was a tremendous learning experience for me. Whenever I felt lost, overwhelmed, or afraid during the process, I would take a deep breath, place my hand on my heart, and gently remind myself:

"Deb, you only need to know your next step."

Sometimes, that next step was as simple as washing my brushes, leaving a note about the next layer, or even taking a nap. This present-moment focus—a drishti—helped me move forward in creating this body of work.

Through this intimate process, I remembered that I am safe, worthy, powerful, loved, and that I belong. And so do you, dear friend.

When we focus on thoughts that bring us joy, we return to the frequency of our well-being.

💖 Download the beautiful digital catalogue for this exhibit. 💖

A World of Thanks and Appreciation

Thank you to each friend who came to the opening. You know who you are and I appreciate you showing up for me, and for the flowers, kindness, support, and most of all for believing in me all these years. 

You had me in tears of total joy. This evening was honestly one of the best nights of my life. 

Thank you for being part of it.

Thank you for the phenomenal team at Douglas College who helped execute this exhibit from start to finish. Thank you to the adjudication board at Amelia Douglas Gallery for choosing my proposal and believing in my exhibit concept. Thank you to the set up crew, piano player, food services, and security team for getting me safely to my car in the evening after the show.

Thank you to Jeanette Tilly for helping me write the Canada and BC Arts Council grants. Big, huge, amazing thank you to the arts director and gallery curator Jennifer Racco for managing, supporting, promoting, helping, creating the catalogue, and many, many more things she did to make this happen.

Thank you to my amazing digital support team Susan Greig for managing my Instagram and for Doug Wright for taking care of emails and all the other social media platforms. I could not have done this without you! THANK YOU.

I would like to thank a number of key people in our Gabriola Island community who helped me with the various aspects of this exhibit. The Gabriola Arts Council for awarding me the grant earlier this year in support of this exhibit. Thank you. 

Our local artist, Tyrrell Clarke, for taking all the promotional photographs. Thank you. Carol Ferguson for helping me write the BC and Canada Arts Council grants; thank you. Jonathan Hoskins for making the beautiful small frames for the Little Drishti paintings. Thank you. Stephanie Artuso for taking the final photographs of the large Drishti Paintings for the exhibit catalog. Thank you. 

Catherine Hallum of Free Spirit Gallery for cheering me on every step of the way. Thank you. Ezra Miller for arriving at my studio at 8am (was it even light out?!!) to help me pack up the paintings and load up the van. Thank you. Thank you to Unky Lestrange for helping us set up the glass cases and art labels. Willow Friday of Iron Oxide Art Supplies for getting me all the materials I needed to create these paintings. Thank you.

Thank you to The Georgia Strait, Galleries West , Preview Magazine, and Arts New West for listing this event on your sites.

Thank you to Vancouver Magazine for the feature article and sharing the story and inspiration behind this artwork.

Lastly, I would like thank God for making all existence possible and helping me in realizing my dreams, and through my meditation practice, to re-connect to the well-being that always exists here now, that love that pervades all. May I always put you first, thank you for loving me constantly, unconditionally.

Download the complete digital catalogue for the exhibit.

Welcome to The Drishti Experience (Part 4 of 5)

Meditating at home in my meditation space.

The Healing Power of Meditation: My Inspiration for The Drishti Experience

This is the fourth in a series of 5 posts focused on my solo painting exhibit currently at Amelia Douglas Gallery: The Drishti Experience – Capturing the Frequency of My Well-Being. If you missed the first three, please read Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.

I’ve already discussed colour, composition, and symbols, so I’d now like to focus on the number one thing I found on my healing journey that had the most positive profound impact, and that inspired the title of this exhibit–that is the power of meditation.

Meditation and Healing

Reflecting on my healing journey, I’ve realized that meditation has been the single most transformative practice for my mental and emotional well-being. This profound impact is why I chose to name this exhibit The Drishti Experience. “Drishti,” a Sanskrit word meaning focus, reflects the essence of meditation: the practice of sustaining focus to cultivate inner peace and balance.

Meditation has been scientifically proven to support mental well-being, reducing stress, anxiety, and emotional reactivity. By practicing regularly, I experienced a shift toward greater equanimity—the ability to remain calm and centered regardless of life’s ups and downs.

Cultivating Equanimity

Equanimity is not about ignoring life’s challenges or suppressing emotions. Instead, it’s about allowing experiences to arise and pass without becoming consumed by them. Through meditation, I’ve learned to step back from immediate reactions, giving me space to respond with clarity and calm. This practice has helped me break free from the cycle of stress and overreaction.

For example, imagine winning the lottery or losing all your savings. In both cases, the initial reaction—whether elation or despair—can be overwhelming. Equanimity invites us to observe these reactions without letting them control us. Over time, this perspective helps build resilience and fosters a deep sense of well-being.

My mind is strong and clear, 12” x 16” x 2” Mixed media on wood panel, 2024, framed. Please contact the artist for purchase info@debchaney.com

This painting was specifically created to support you in your meditation practice, it would be particularly helpful and supportive to anyone looking to heal their mind and cultivate clear and healthy thoughts. With a custom black floating wood frame, it is available after the exhibit ends. Please contact me for pricing and availability. (Prints are available.)

My mind is strong and clear, 12” x 16” x 2” Mixed media on wood panel, 2024, framed. Please contact the artist for purchase info@debchaney.com. This painting was specifically created to support you in your meditation practice, it would be particularly helpful and supportive to anyone looking to heal their mind and cultivate clear and healthy thoughts. With a custom black floating wood frame, it is available after the exhibit ends. Please contact me for pricing and availability. (Prints are available.)

Healing Through Focus

Much of the mental discord I’ve experienced, such as anxiety and depression, has been rooted in reactive patterns to real or imagined events. Meditation has taught me to break free from these cycles by grounding myself in the present. It’s a practice of letting go, of accepting that everything—whether good or bad—is temporary.

Life is full of changes: friends come and go, wealth fluctuates, and we all age. Meditation helps us embrace these truths with grace and understanding. By cultivating equanimity, we create a foundation for enduring well-being.

The Drishti Experience

This series of paintings is a celebration of my healing journey and an invitation for others to explore their own path to well-being. Each piece is a visual meditation, representing focus, balance, and the inner peace that comes from embracing life as it is.

I hope that my journey and this exhibit inspire you to find your own Drishti—your point of focus—and experience the transformative power of meditation.

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The Drishti Experience – Capturing the Frequency of My Well-Being

Deb Chaney, Solo Exhibit, Amelia Douglas Gallery

November 7, 2025 – January 9, 2025

Seven large scale mixed media abstract paintings by Deb Chaney. Her latest work is inspired by her desire to experience and visually express the frequency of her well-being. This series sheds light on the link between healing mental illness and developing spiritual consciousness.

Location

Amelia Douglas Gallery
Fourth Floor North, Douglas College
700 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3M 5Z5

Gallery Hours
Monday–Friday: 10:00 AM–7:30 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Gallery Website

Welcome to The Drishti Experience (Part 3 of 5)

Large Drishti Paintings in process with the Flower of Life sacred geometry background.

This is the third in a series of 5 posts focused on my current solo painting exhibit: The Drishti Experience - Capturing the Frequency of My Well-Being. If you missed the first two posts, you can read Part 1 and Part 2 before continuing.

The exhibit is now up and available for viewing. The gallery location and hours are listed at the bottom of the page.

With composition covered, it's time to look at the Flower of Life.

What is the Flower of Life?

The Flower Of Life is an ancient sacred geometric symbol that's found in many different cultures and traditions around the world. Egyptian, Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic, and Christian cultures all have numerous representations of this ancient symbol in their art and architecture.

The oldest known example can be found in the Temple Of Osiris on a wall relief which is thought to be about 6,000 years old.

The Flower Of Life is believed to contain ancient sacred knowledge about the origins of the universe and our place in it. It's said that it contains a sacred geometry that can explain the underpinning of the cosmos.

Some believe that it holds the secrets of the universe and the key to unlocking its hidden knowledge. In fact, sacred geometry states that this ancient symbol contains the patterns of creation, and that it's capable of explaining the fundamental structure of space and time.

Why I chose it for this series

I am creative, passionate and inspired, Little Drishti (12" x 16" x 2").

Some believe that the Flower of Life represents the unity of all life and the interconnectedness of all beings.

My healing journey taught me the importance of our interconnection, and I felt that this symbol was the best symbol among many sacred geometries to represent this. And the more I dove into and learned about the Flower of Life, the more it made sense why I chose it.

Brené Brown, a research professor and author known for her work on vulnerability, courage, empathy, and shame, emphasizes the importance of healthy connections in her studies on human behavior and emotional well-being.

She often discusses how connection is at the core of healing and overall well-being. A key insight from her work in this regard is Connection as a Fundamental Human Need.

Brown asserts that human beings are wired for connection. Meaningful connections with others are essential for emotional and mental health. Without these connections, people experience loneliness, which is linked to increased stress, anxiety, and even physical health problems.

Above painting: I am creative, passionate and inspired, Little Drishti (12" x 16" x 2"). Mixed media on wood panel, framed. Price $600 please contact the artist info@debchaney.com for purchase. Work available Jan 9th, 2025 after exhibit takedown. Thank you.

How I incorporated the flower of life into my Drishti Paintings

As you may recall in a previous post, I shared about my small study paintings and how they helped me figure out my approach in layering the big paintings. I used these small pieces to experiment with different ways to include the flower of life symbol into these paintings.

In the final large Drishti Paintings, now on display at Amelia Douglas Gallery, I used 3 techniques to incorporate this sacred geometry. Using beautiful multi-sized flower of life stencils, I applied acrylic spray paint, thick clear layers with gel medium, and pencil.

The spray paint was a wonderful tool to create straight and marked edges in the work.

Gel medium allowed me to create clear and translucent layers that I could intermingle with paint glazes to create ethereal effects.

If you look closely at the large finished Drishti Paintings on display, you'll see echoes of pencil incorporated in them as I would draw in the flower of life shapes and then erase parts to integrate them into the other layers of the paintings.

It's been done before

My intention and purpose of creating these Drishti Paintings is in support of our meditation practice, to encourage us to go inward and tap into our divinity. Turns out, paintings created specifically in support of meditation have been done before!

Yantras are ancient paintings dating back to 11,000–10,000 BCE that were created by Tibetan Buddhists, also used sacred geometry, and were made specifically as an aid to meditation.

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The Drishti Experience – Capturing the Frequency of My Well-Being

Deb Chaney, Solo Exhibit, Amelia Douglas Gallery

November 7, 2025 – January 9, 2025

Seven large scale mixed media abstract paintings by Deb Chaney. Her latest work is inspired by her desire to experience and visually express the frequency of her well-being. This series sheds light on the link between healing mental illness and developing spiritual consciousness.

Location

Amelia Douglas Gallery
Fourth Floor North, Douglas College
700 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3M 5Z5

Gallery Hours
Monday–Friday: 10:00 AM–7:30 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Gallery Website

Welcome to The Drishti Experience (Part 2 of 5)

Look closely for the lightly placed pencil marks creating the compositional ground for this first large Drishti Painting.

This is the second in a series of 5 posts focused on my upcoming solo painting exhibit: The Drishti Experience - Capturing the Frequency of My Well-Being. If you missed Part 1, you can read it here.

With my choices in symbols and colours covered in the last post, it’s now time to discuss the third component: composition.

The Importance of Composition

Composition is the groundwork of an abstract painting. And during the past few years of researching and formulating this series, I still felt unclear on the composition for this series.

This became truly evident with an exhibit of mine in West Vancouver where I was showing some medium format Drishti Paintings at the Silk Gallery. I realized that the composition was all over the place, but I showed them anyway–which certainly took some courage!

But rather than lose focus, I viewed these artworks as beautiful learning failures.

I knew that I wanted to capture a feeling of flow that I feel is an integral part of experiencing well-being, I just didn’t quite know how to best do that. I went to Lynn Valley and sat by the river, pondering this compositional conundrum. I felt that rivers had something to teach me. I also had yet to come upon the Fibonacci sequence.

What is the Fibonacci sequence?

The Fibonacci is a mathematical sequence in which each number is the sum of the two preceding it.

It is named after Leonardo Fibonacci, the 12th-century Italian mathematician who observed these number patterns in Nature.

Walking through the woods, he noticed that growth patterns in petals and leaves appeared universally consistent. When a certain plant sprouted from the ground, it would grow by 1 leaf, then 2 leaves, then 3, then 5, then 8, and so on.

This pattern of numbers eventually became known as the Fibonacci Sequence and, if you’re given any 3 consecutive numbers in the sequence, you can easily recognize the pattern. It’s a very special sequence that is truly crucial to Life.

Discovering Fibonacci

After returning home to Gabriola Island, a book I’d ordered from the library arrived. And as soon as I started reading The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life by Drunvalo Melchizedek, I couldn’t put it down.

He writes about how the pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and other great monuments in Egypt, are positioned along the Nile River according to the Fibonacci sequence. With each structure representing a chakra, they served as guideposts along a path of transformation for students learning to access higher dimensions.

I realized that my own journey to well-being was linked with spiritual consciousness–and both involve a journey up the energy centres. So I was excited to discover that the Fibonacci sequence embodies this principle and has connections to a river as well!

A pattern for spiritual growth

The Fibonacci sequence is regarded as a fundamental blueprint to the universe in many spiritual traditions–for it appears in natural forms, from the spirals of galaxies to the arrangement of leaves on a plant.

This is seen as evidence of an underlying order or intelligence in the cosmos, suggesting that the universe is a reflection of a divine or spiritual consciousness.

The Fibonacci sequence can be interpreted as a metaphor for spiritual growth. Just as each number in the sequence builds on its predecessors, spiritual evolution is a process of continual growth, where each stage of consciousness builds on the experiences and lessons of the past. As well, the sequence heads inward to a focal point - a drishti - within itself. Just as on our healing journey we must learn to go within ourselves.

I learned that as I pursued a healing journey, it became synonymous with a spiritual one and that the more conscious I became, the better I felt in my life.

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The Drishti Experience – Capturing the Frequency of My Well-Being

Deb Chaney, Solo Exhibit, Amelia Douglas Gallery

November 7, 2025 – January 9, 2025

Seven large scale mixed media abstract paintings by Deb Chaney. Her latest work is inspired by her desire to experience and visually express the frequency of her well-being. This series sheds light on the link between healing mental illness and developing spiritual consciousness.

Opening Reception: Thursday, November 7, 4:30 PM–6:30 PM

Featuring live music and hors d'oeuvres

Artist Talk: TBA

Location
Amelia Douglas Gallery
Fourth Floor North, Douglas College
700 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3M 5Z5

Gallery Hours
Monday–Friday: 10:00 AM–7:30 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Gallery Website

Can You Feel The Love In This Painting?

Love is always loving us by Deb Chaney (9” x 12”)

My new abstract artwork, Love is always loving us, is now available for sale. You can buy the original painting on Saatchi Art, where high-quality reproductions are also available to custom order in a range of sizes and formats.

About this painting

This captivating abstract expressionist painting immediately grabs your attention, bursting with vibrant hues. The canvas is dominated by a rich, earthy reddish-orange on the left and bright, sky blue tones on the right, punctuated by splashes of turquoise and white. 

The dynamic composition features organic shapes, dripping lines, and textured elements that create a sense of depth and energy. 

A title suggesting a universal and enduring theme of affection is complemented by vibrant colors and expressive brushstrokes that evoke a feeling of warmth, passion, and resilience. 

The paint is applied in thick, gestural strokes, creating a sense of depth and dimension. And the interplay of shapes and lines can be interpreted in various ways, from natural forms to abstract symbols, each representing a different aspect of love.

I created this painting during one of the private art lessons that I offer in my studio. It is now part of my Little Gems Series and measures 9” x 12”.

About my Little Gems Series

My popular Little Gems Series is a collection of paintings that start out 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 Original Artwork for Sale Online

You can buy the original painting of Love is always loving us online at Saatchi Art here:

https://fwf0.short.gy/love-always 

You can buy reproductions of Love is always loving us here:

https://fwf0.short.gy/love-always-p 

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.

Upcoming Solo Exhibit—The Drishti Experience (Part 1)

The Dristhi Paintings (in process) by Deb Chaney

This is the first in a series of 5 posts focused on my upcoming solo painting exhibit: The Drishti Experience – Capturing the Frequency of My Well-Being.

What is a Drishti?

Imagine you are in a yoga class. You’re doing a pose that requires you to balance and the instructor encourages you to find a spot on the wall to focus on.

That spot is “a drishti”. And by focusing on this, you begin to lose your wobble and hold steady.

The same applies in life, when we choose a positive focus, it helps us to find our well-being.

9 Years in the making

While giving an artist’s talk in 2015 Vancouver Arts Colloquium Society, an audience member asked me if I could identify the key factor in my healing from mental illness. My answer was the definition of a Drishti. I realized that when I chose a positive focus, this in turn helped me to create my well-being and support my healing.

And it was then that the seed for this Drishti Paintings series was planted. I wanted to find a way to visually share how I found my well-being.

The beginning of this series started with many small studies on paper that typically measure 11” x 15”. Before I could even think about starting the large paintings, I needed to figure out all of the components–the sacred geometry flower of life elements, colours, and composition–and how they would work and layer them together to visually capture the essence of well-being.

This is why, up until last month, I still had all of these large blank canvases. Dozens of smaller works, as well as hundreds of hours, can often be found leading up to a single finished large painting.

If you're curious, you can see some of these small studies in my “Little Drishti’s” series on Saatchi Art.

Starting small

While working on these small studies, my process evolved into clarity that would serve me when I finally tackled the big paintings. The clarity for how I would execute all the components I wanted to include in the final large scale Drishti Paintings didn’t come at all at once. It felt like I had to figure out one component at a time.

I was confident in my choice of colours–each colour representing the energy frequency of each energy centre (chakra) in the body.

I was also clear about incorporating the flower of life’s sacred geometry, representing the interconnectedness amongst all living things and what I feel is one of the essential ingredients of our well-being: connection.

The third component of these paintings–the composition–still escaped me. I’ll get into the story about how I finally figured out what it would be in the next email (Part 2) in this series.

To our well-being,

Deb Chaney

P.S. You can also read my full feature article in the September 2024 issue of What Women Create Magazine or online here.

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The Drishti Experience – Capturing the Frequency of My Well-Being

Deb Chaney, Solo Exhibit, Amelia Douglas Gallery

November 7, 2025 – January 9, 2025

Seven large scale mixed media abstract paintings by Deb Chaney. Her latest work is inspired by her desire to experience and visually express the frequency of her well-being. This series sheds light on the link between healing mental illness and developing spiritual consciousness.

Opening Reception: Thursday, November 7, 4:30 PM–6:30 PM

Featuring live music, hors d'oeuvres, and a cash bar

Artist Talk: TBA

Location
Amelia Douglas Gallery
Fourth Floor North, Douglas College
700 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3M 5Z5

Gallery Hours
Monday–Friday: 10:00 AM–7:30 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Gallery Website

What Does This Painting Make You Want To Say?

I invite my heart to guide my speech i of ii by Deb Chaney (9” x 12”)

I’m happy to announce that a few of my newly created abstract paintings are now available for purchase through Saatchi Art. 

The trio of paintings constitute a small series titled I invite my heart to guide my speech i, ii, and iii. All 3 original paintings are still available and they go wonderfully together, but each brightens any room as a stand alone piece. 

As usual, high-quality reproductions can also be ordered in a range of sizes and formats.

About these paintings

Bold gestural strokes of red span across the series, evoking a sense of passion and intensity. But this dominant palette of reds and pinks is accompanied by an equally powerful use of whitespace.

Together with translucent, watery layers and spots, these hues create a sense of the biological. In some places, it’s even like looking at cells on a microscope slide. But the soft, peachy tones keep the overall feeling warm and inviting rather than clinical.

Thin squiggles of metallic gold, grey, and black traverse each of the canvases, adding a touch of elegance and contrast to the otherwise raw and spontaneous expression. What do these lines mean to you? 

You are invited into a world of raw emotion and intuitive expression. There is a chaotic yet controlled energy, suggesting profound introspection–or perhaps a deep internal struggle. But the title invites us to say what we feel, to communicate from a place of authenticity and vulnerability.

This small series of paintings is part of my larger Little Gems Series and each acrylic-on-paper measures 9” x 12”.

I invite my heart to guide my speech i

I invite my heart to guide my speech

I invite my heart to guide my speech

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 Original Artwork for Sale Online

You can buy the original paintings (and prints) of I invite my heart to guide my speech i, ii, and iii online at Saatchi Art here:

https://fwf0.short.gy/invite-my-heart-i 

https://fwf0.short.gy/invite-my-heart-ii 

https://fwf0.short.gy/invite-my-heart-iii 

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.

You'll Feel Better Just By Looking At It

All Of Your Life Can Feel Good by Deb Chaney (12” x 9”)

I’m excited to let you know that my new abstract artwork is now available on Saatchi Art. The original acrylic-on-paper painting of All Of Your Life Can Feel Good is still available to add to your personal art collection. High-quality reproductions can also be ordered in a range of sizes and formats.

About this painting

This abstract expressionist painting features a vibrant interplay of colors and textures, evoking a sense of energy and depth. Its bold palette of blues and greens are applied in broad, gestural strokes and lines across the canvas.

Three rows of dark blue rounded rectangles on a light blue background conjure stones on a rippling riverbed. These abstract forms may evoke the fluidity and ever-changing nature of life's journey.

Bright orange patel loops across the painting in scribbled strokes echoed in less prominent loops of light blue and white pastels. These layers of overlapping colours interact to create a sense of movement and dynamic composition. And the vibrant colors and energetic brushwork reflect the joy and excitement of life's experiences. 

This painting is part of my Little Gems Series and measures 12” x 9”

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 Original Artwork for Sale Online

You can buy the original painting of All Of Your Life Can Feel Good online at Saatchi Art here:

https://fwf0.short.gy/feel-good-o 

You can buy reproductions of All Of Your Life Can Feel Good here:

https://fwf0.short.gy/feel-good-p 

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.

What Do You See In Snow White Sleeping?

Snow White Sleeping by Deb Chaney (48” x 36”)

I’d like to announce that one of my larger format paintings is now on Saatchi Art. The original acrylic on canvas painting of Snow White Sleeping is still available for purchase and you can also now buy high-quality reproductions.

About this painting

This painting is part of my Pure Abstraction series. And pure abstraction in terms of art is undoubtedly inspired by the divine experience and feeling of being in nature. 

“Great art picks up where nature ends.”

– Marc Chagall

Whether hiking along a river and looking up at the surrounding mountain peaks or peacefully sitting oceanside watching the tide change, the bliss and inspiration from these experiences follow me to the studio. And the resulting pure abstraction in my artwork is my interpretation of those experiences. 

I also often incorporate natural materials such as sand in these Pure Abstraction paintings.

The composition of Snow White Sleeping presents a unique and abstract interpretation named after the famous fairy tale character. The palette consists primarily of just 2 colours–an azure blue and white.

The soft shades of white, pale blues, and delicate greys dominating the abstract artwork create a soothing dream-like atmosphere. These subtle hues evoke a sense of calmness and serenity, inviting you to immerse yourself in the peacefulness of the scene.

The absence of detailed features allows your imagination to fill in the gaps, encouraging a personal connection with the subject. Capturing the essence of rest and introspection, it invites you to contemplate the tranquility and vulnerability depicted in the painting.

Prints and Original Artwork for Sale Online

You can buy the original painting of Snow White Sleeping online at Saatchi Art here:

https://fwf0.short.gy/snow-white-o

You can buy reproductions of Snow White Sleeping here:

https://fwf0.short.gy/snow-white-p

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.

Where In The World Does This Painting Take You?

Just Start Fresh In This Moment by Deb Chaney (9” x 12”)

I would like to share that I have a new original abstract painting available for purchase on Saatchi Art. 

The original painting of Just Start Fresh In This Moment is still available, or you can custom order your own high-quality reproduction. You can have reproductions made in a variety of sizes as well as different formats, such as canvas, acrylic and metal. 

About this painting

This contemporary abstract expressionist artwork was painted in 2024 and is acrylic on paper, measuring 9” x 12”.

The colour palette is primarily a range of blues, ranging from light blue to cobalt and aquamarine blues to turquoise. However, earthy shades of yellows and oranges can be seen peeking out from deep beneath the many textured layers of blues.

Sandy textures and repeated stencils of geometric flower shapes create a sense of tropical nature in this painting.

This painting is part of my Little Gems SeLittle Gems Seriesies of small paintings that help me hone my skills. I paint them for joy and fun. Not only do I get to make art in the moment–exploring ideas new and old–but I get to enjoy this creative practice to help me heal and figure myself out in this journey called life.

Prints and Original Artwork for Sale Online

You can buy the original painting of Just Start Fresh In This Moment online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Just-Start-Fresh-In-This-Moment/499285/11763623/view

You can buy reproductions of Just Start Fresh In This Moment here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/print/Painting-Just-Start-Fresh-In-This-Moment/499285/11763623/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.

Are You Relaxed When You See a Scene Like This?

Let it go by Deb Chaney (36” x 48”)

I would like to share that my contemporary abstract painting Let it go is available for purchase. The original canvas painting is still available as well as high-quality reproductions. 

The latter can be custom made according to your personal preferences in a variety of sizes and formats.

About this painting

Let it go is an abstract landscape painting inspired by the earth and sky with multiple layers of textures and acrylics.

The painting is reminiscent of some of my favourite camping spots in the forest near the ocean, on our beautiful islands of the Pacific Northwest.

Tranquil and subdued, subtle and relaxing, its earthy hues are further textured with layers of sand. You can see bits of the turquoise sky just peeking through at the top of the canvas, above mossy greens and echoes of sacred geometry patterns in the beach below.

This original abstract artwork was created in 2017, but only recently photographed and made available for purchase and prints.

This large one-of-a-kind mixed-media artwork is acrylic on canvas and measures 36” x 48” x 1.5”.

Prints and Original Artwork for Sale Online

You can buy the original painting and high-quality prints of Let it go online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Let-it-go/499285/10135447/view

You can see more of my original large-sized paintings here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/account/artworks/499285?size=large 

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.

What happens when we focus on what is right?

Consciously Growing My Well Being by Deb Chaney (9” x 12”)

I would like to share that my original abstract painting, Consciously Growing My Well Being, is now available for sale on Saatchi Art. You can also choose to make high-quality reproductions in various sizes and formats.

About this painting

The colour palette of this textured contemporary abstract artwork is a sea of greens and blues. Lighter tones of mossy greens, cobalt blues, and turquoise are surrounded by near-black blues.

Splotches of burgundy red appear sparingly beneath the darker layers.

Part of something bigger

This painting is a small practice piece for the large format series I’m working on called The Drishti Paintings. This is in preparation for a solo exhibit I am calling The Drishti Experience. The exhibit runs Nov 2024–Jan 2025.

These small study pieces help me figure out the paintings' colours, layers, and the interplay with the sacred geometry flower of life symbol, so that when I get to the big paintings I have confidence and clarity for my creative approach.

The underlying question that inspires this series is: How can I Iive in a frequency of well-being?

I am fascinated by well-being in a world where we tend to focus on what is wrong. As we cheer on our personal “trauma trophies”, we focus on our troubles, challenges, and chagrins. This leads me to wonder: 

What happens when we focus on what is right? 

What is good here? 

How do we find lasting health, happiness, joy, and wellness? 

The visual foundation of this series embodies the core principles I have learned from living in the frequency of my own well-being and continues to evolve as I do. This one-of-a-kind artwork is acrylic on paper and measures 9” x 12”. 

Prints and Original Artwork for Sale Online

You can buy high-quality prints of Consciously Growing My Well Being online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Consciously-Growing-My-Well-Being/499285/11750045/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 The 3 Concepts Applied in this Painting?

Worlds Within Worlds by Deb Chaney (9” x 12”)

I’m excited to announce that my original abstract painting Worlds Within Worlds is finished and now available for purchase.

The original painting is still available and you can also get high-quality reproductions in a variety of sizes and formats.

How I named this painting

The word drishti comes from Sanskrit. It is often used in yoga practice to refer to a single spot for the yoga practitioner to focus on in order to maintain their balance. 

I have called my series of abstract artworks The Drishti Paintings and I created them to invite the viewer on a visual journey inwards. They draw us into our own alignment, re-connecting to the love we have inside and thereby re-connecting to the drishti within ourselves.

About this painting

This painting is a practice piece for a large-format series of paintings that I have been working on since 2021 and will be showing later this year. 

There are several inspirational factors that are based on the key elements I found to be most helpful in my personal healing journey. These are Space, Focus, and Connection. Each of these concepts has been applied visually to this painting and each of them is in this new series.

The series and the paintings are evolving as I go, which you can see in the evolution of these small practice pieces. I am learning a lot in my journey of exploring, painting, and being in the frequency of my well-being.

The colour palette of this dark painting consists of black, blues, and purple and orange and red. Stencils of sacred geometry repeat throughout the painting, which is a common element in the series.

This one-of-a-kind mixed-media artwork is acrylic and sand on paper and measures 9” x 12”. 

Prints and Original Artwork for Sale Online

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

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Worlds-Within-Worlds/499285/11237841/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.

How many stars do you see in this painting?

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.

Independent and Connected Paintings: An Artistic Challenge

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).

• Free to Flow 1 of 8

• Free to Flow 2 of 8

• Free to Flow 3 of 8

• Free to Flow 4 of 8

• Free to Flow 5 of 8

• Free to Flow 6 of 8

• Free to Flow 7 of 8

• Free to Flow 8 of 8

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?

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.

The Magical Story Behind Romeo and Juliet

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.

Are You Longing for Petals in the Winter?

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.

New Original Artwork: BIWT ii

BIWT ii by Deb Chaney (48” x 24”)

This post is to announce that my new original abstract artwork is now available for purchase. You can find the original painting – as well as high-quality prints of BIWT ii in various sizes – available for purchase on Saatchi Art.

About This Painting

When the quarantine kicked in during the COVID-19 pandemic, the only thing left for me to do was create. So I grabbed my stencils, acrylic paints, collage materials, and spray paint, and got to work. 

The painting’s title — BIWT — stands for Because I Want To and reflects the only thing I wanted to do at the time. And that was to create art and express my thoughts and feelings the best way I knew how.

The painting’s colour palette consists of magenta, purple, and pink. Numbers and letters are stenciled with black spray paint over collaged layers of old, yellowed newspapers. 

There is a lot of motion and energy in this painting. Aggressive strokes are scribbled and scrawled in the layers of paint, giving a sense of edginess and creating depth and texture. The gestural strokes and spray paint give a graffiti look to the painting.

This mixed media on canvas painting measures 24” x 48” x 0.5”.

This painting is the second piece in a new series of abstract artwork. The original of the first painting in the series is still available for purchase and can be seen here: https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-BIWT-i/499285/8168468/view. 

Prints and Original Artwork for Sale Online

The original painting and high-quality prints of BIWT ii can be purchased online at Saatchi Art here:

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-BIWT-II/499285/10135593/view