Celebrating a New Creative Partnership with TurningArt

A stairway landing is emboldened by I Belong, 48” x 60” x 1.5”, Acrylic on Canvas, Drishti Painting Series, © Deb Chaney Prints available on Saatchi Gallery.

Celebrating a new partnership bringing healing art into corporate offices and inspiring spaces.

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I’m thrilled to share some exciting news—I’ve officially joined the artist roster at TurningArt, a Boston-based firm known for transforming spaces through thoughtfully curated artwork.

Why TurningArt is the perfect fit

Partnering with TurningArt is more than just a new opportunity, it’s a beautiful alignment of values. Their commitment to supporting working artists, enhancing wellness through visual environments, and curating art experiences that elevate everyday life deeply resonates with my own artistic mission.

A heartfelt thank you to Sophie from the TurningArt team, who truly offered ‘white glove’ support throughout my onboarding. From start to finish, Sophie went above and beyond to help me navigate the process, answer every question with care, and ensure my portfolio was represented with professionalism and heart. I’m genuinely grateful.

I Belong, 48” x 60” x 1.5”, Acrylic on Canvas, Drishti Painting Series, © Deb Chaney Prints available on Saatchi Gallery.

TurningArt transforming spaces across North America

What excites me even more is the incredible work TurningArt is already doing in collaboration with artists across North America. Here are just a few highlights:

🎨 Monumental Artwork for a Private Equity Office
Working with Vocon and a U.S.-based equity firm, TurningArt commissioned large-scale, custom pieces that reflect brand identity while elevating the physical workspace. It’s a powerful example of how contemporary art can transform corporate culture.

🩺 Transforming Women’s Healthcare with Herself Health
Through carefully curated artwork, TurningArt helped Herself Health reshape the atmosphere of their clinics to feel warm, calming, and empowering. This approach aligns so beautifully with my own belief that art supports emotional wellness.

🌈 Vibrant Murals for Communal Living at Ardence & Bloom
For this East Hollywood development, TurningArt brought large-scale murals to life—transforming a residential space into a dynamic environment where art inspires daily living.

As a mixed media abstract artist who believes deeply in the connection between art and well-being, it’s an honor to join a community so dedicated to this kind of meaningful creative work. I look forward to what’s ahead and to sharing more as this partnership unfold

Well-Being First — Fuel for Your Creative Fire

 A Living room with the healing aura of Coming Home to My Well Being, 24” x 30” x 1.5” Mixed Media on Wood Panel, © Deb Chaney Prints available on Saatchi Gallery.

The foundation of creative practice

As artists, we often ask ourselves: Am I rested? Am I hydrated? Have I eaten? Have I taken a breath of fresh air? Do I feel connected to Source?

These simple check-ins form the foundation of my creative practice. And it’s fascinating how well-being and creativity work both ways.

Sometimes I nourish my body first—drinking water, resting, going for a walk outdoors—and this naturally leads to more clarity in the studio.

Other times, it’s the art-making itself that pulls me back into balance. Even on the hardest days, when emotions are high, painting helps me process, restore rhythm, and reconnect with myself.

Over the years I’ve discovered that resilience as an artist in business depends on daily self-care. Meditation, visualization, gentle exercise, journaling, conscious thinking, and sweet surrender are the practices that keep me grounded.

But self-care doesn’t need to be complicated. It can be as simple as a glass of water, a slow, deep breath, or sending a kind message to a friend.

“In order to create, we draw from our inner well. This inner well, an artistic reservoir, is ideally like a well-stocked fish pond…As artists, we must learn to be self-nourishing.”

— Julia Cameron

Research agrees

Forbes reports that those who prioritize self-care show improved cognitive function, focus, and concentration. Techniques like mindfulness, exercise, and adequate sleep boost memory and decision-making—directly supporting productivity and creativity.

Coming Home to My Well Being, 24” x 30” x 1.5” Mixed Media on Wood Panel, © Deb Chaney Prints available on Saatchi Gallery.

The takeaway

Your creativity requires energy. Prioritize well-being, and notice how it fuels not just your art, but your life.

👉 Curious to go deeper? My upcoming self-study course, The Illuminated Artist in Business, explores practices like these to help you thrive as a creator. Read on the Course Page.

Overcoming Creative Isolation: How to Feel Seen as an Artist

Sun shines down upon Removing Negativity , 9” x 12” x 0.1” Acrylic on paper, © Deb Chaney Prints available on Saatchi Gallery.

 How making art connects us—even when no one’s watching

Have you ever felt like your art is being made in a vacuum? That no one is out there waiting to see what you create? It’s a quiet challenge many artists face—especially those working independently.

But here’s the truth: isolation is a temporary illusion. The act of creating is, in itself, a form of connection.

Recent research from the Foundation for Art & Healing shows that creative engagement—even when practiced alone—can reduce feelings of loneliness by increasing focus, emotional presence, and a deeper sense of meaning. Art reconnects us not only to others, but to ourselves.

Removing Negativity , 9” x 12” x 0.1” Acrylic on paper, © Deb Chaney Prints available on Saatchi Gallery.

I often return to Julia Cameron’s words: “Art is not about thinking something up. It is about getting something down.” That gesture of getting something down—a stroke of color, a texture layered, a feeling made visible—can be enough to stir a thread of connection.

Try this: photograph your work and send it to someone who truly sees you. Or reflect privately—write a note about how you felt while creating, even if no one ever reads it. Or simply pause after you make something and say: Thank you.

Sometimes, the connection we’re searching for is already forming quietly within us—and from there, it finds its way outward.

My Interview on "Conversations Worth Having" with Adrian Starks and Michelle Falcone

Deb Chaney at work in her studio

I was interviewed by Adrian Starks and Michelle Falcone back in May, for their show Conversations Worth Having. It took place on Facebook Live and a recording of the video is available on their Facebook page.

Who are Adrian Starks and Michelle Falcone?

My art is inspired by my own healing and personal journey, and both Adrian and Michelle share this passion for personal growth.

Adrian Starks is a motivational speaker, author, and personal growth trainer based in Seattle. He founded Champion Up with the goal of helping people recognize and realize their own power and courage for personal change. He focuses on managing mental health and encouraging positive growth and success and he certainly has the testimonials to back him up.

“I love seeing people simply become better and happier human beings by creating fulfilling realities from their ideas or visions.”

— Adrian Starks

Michelle Falcone is a Vancouver-based entrepreneur and certified life coach who is committed to “helping those she works with to obtain a life full of passion and peace.” She offers coaching services, speaking engagements, and programs & retreats – including an enthralling-looking small group retreat called Sailboat Coaching.   

In addition to being incredibly passionate about mental health, Michelle is an extraordinary supporter of the arts and artists. She is currently working with another artist and musician on developing a program that supports youth and their mental health. Michelle’s testimonials speak for themselves as well.

Source: Conversations Worth Having

The Honour of Being a Conversation Worth Having

It’s certainly a compliment and honour to be considered the focal point of a “conversation worth having”, and I’d like to extend my thanks and appreciation to Adrian and Michelle for their time and interest.

Early in the interview, I reflect on the first series I painted 20 years ago. It consisted of 16 paintings – and a lot of red. I recalled a good friend of mine looking at the paintings and saying how angry they looked. And I look back now with my gained wisdom and realize how great it was that I could move from depression to anxiety to anger. I wasn’t conscious of it then, but I knew I was frustrated and had all this emotion, and I could turn it into creation. And that was really the beginning of art being a key component to my healing journey as well as my own transformational journey.

The main focus of the interview turns to the Drishti Paintings Series that I’m currently working on – but haven’t revealed too much about. I’ve been hunkered down in my creative cave, focused on creating these large, very layered and meaningful works of art, and that was the crux of what we discussed. We talk about the 3 concepts guiding my creation of these paintings – how they are the inspiration behind the Drishti Paintings as well as the inspiration for my own personal journey to find mental wellness.

I’ve alluded to the Drishti Series online, but the artwork will be fully revealed during Gabriola Island’s (incredible) Thanksgiving Studio Tour, which takes place on October 8-10th.

Check out the Conversations Worth Having Facebook page for past episodes and more about the program and its inspiring hosts.

Original Artwork and Prints for Sale

This section usually has links to where you can buy the original or prints of the painting mentioned in the post. But in this case, as mentioned above, the Drishti Paintings Series is still in process and won’t be revealed until the island’s studio tour in October.

However, you can browse through my collection at Saatchi Art’s online gallery. 

Saatchi Art offers multiple options to suit your personal tastes or needs. Prints can be on paper or canvas and are typically available in 4 sizes to best fit your room. You can also choose to have it framed in white, black, or natural wood.

The “View In A Room” image gives you an idea of its size and lets you see what it looks like on a wall. But take it one step further with the “View in My Room” tool that lets you see what it looks like on your wall.