The CRAWL party pictures

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Three days of art, friends, kids, and fun... Here are the pictures. Thank you all for coming by!

The weekend was busy. We had people coming through the studios pretty much constantly. It was awesome to meet so many art lovers! Thank you for everyone that came by!
A few close up shots of some of my work...photos by Kiona - thank you!



Rosa with her art work!


My mom in my studio.


Ruthie playing the frog game with Jessica Bell.



2 paintings never shown before and as of Dec 2010 are still available...both are 16 x 16"


2 more paintings never shown before and as of Dec 2010 are still available...both are 16 x 16"


A close up of a larger painting - this one recently sold!


Kiona, Luke and myself.


Follow your Heart. This painting is still available.


Both of these paintings sold at the CRAWL!




Ruthie playing shop keeper with Luke!


Deb, Tara, Alise, Katherine, and Kiona.
The show is nothing without all the art lovers, friends and family that came by to show their support. Thank you all!
My girlfriends Tara and Kiona with their kids.

The gift cards on display.


The infamous frog pond panels and pieces of the pond. There are some still availble. Check here to own your pieces of the pond! http://www.gregoryrosa.com/FMFP/ownapiece/index.htm

See the bags and sideways table on the right hand side? this became a super cool fort Ruthie and I made on Sunday.

Up top: Raw expression paintings on paper. On the table: Patchwork Paper prints and little gems.


Rosa's amazing and beautiful work. Read about her and the other artist at the old foundry at: /debchaney/2010/11/introducing-artists-at-old-foundry.html

more of Rosa's awesome artwork.

Rosa and her man. Thank you both for putting up all the lights and signs! team super duper!

Looking down through my studio into Rosa's studio. It was fun to open the studios up like this.

Heather Craig's studio.


Inside Rojia's studio with her husband and brother. The party started here and worked itself upstairs!

The entrance hallways where we displayed our work... you walk through here to get to the studios.




Greg making the frog pond punch. The CRAWL was also the big release party for his CD FULL MOON FROG POND. you can get a sneak peak listen to it at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/gregoryrosa



My beautiful artist and friend Rojia in her oh-so-organized studio! Love that girl!



My friend Kris Holm comes by to see the work.

Ruthie kept busy playing with her little friends...



The pears are watercolour paintings on paper and there is one left!

My mom snapping photos!

Rojia and myself behind RAW EXPRESSION paintings.


The process behind the FULL MOON FROG POND paintings

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Presenting ...the making of the three original paintings inspired by Gregory Rosa's deep listening CD release: FULL MOON FROG POND. In this blog I'm taking you 'behind the scenes' into my studio to see the process of creating the pond triptych paintings..enjoy!


I started this triptych of paintings with a walk with Greg around the Frog Pond near Jericho beach where he originally recorded the frog sounds that inspired this compilation. During this walk we formulated the idea of creating original art work to go with the CD release as a special edition for collectors and also to raise money for the Wilderness Committee.

I began by asking Greg for any paperwork on this music project that I could use to formulate the content of these paintings. He gave me images for the CD cover and back as well as an aerial view of the frog pond, a sketch of his music score notes "FMFP thinking", an image of a frog and a copy of the music itself. My content was clear: frogs and my focus the frog pond - both interlaced with the music that Greg created from this.

My next step was to get clear on my colour. I chose to follow the greens used in his album cover along with an analogous suite of colours including green shades, blues, whites and blacks.

I began by laying out the three Arches 300 pound water colour paper and sketching out in pencil the layout of the frog pond, based on the aerial view and through it the lines noting where Greg made the recordings of the frog sounds. I used a T-square ruler to make the lines and drew triangles where they intersected.


I drew an outline of the pond and I then used clear tar gel to outline the pond and for later when I would put in the "water" so it wouldn't go outside of the pond borders. I used white gesso around the pond to prime the marshland for painting of the analogous greens.

I wanted to keep the aerial image of the path around the pond where we walked and talked bout this project to begin with. I used Artist Safe Removal tape and GAC 500 to delineate the path around the pond.

I used wet on wet india ink for the ground layer of the pond and its black edges. The effects created where similar to what we saw in the aerial photograph which was exciting and gave the pond some nice features and characteristics. The ink and water stayed within the boundaries because of the clear tar gel surrounding it.

The black and white painting really resembled the aerial photograph!


This part was so fun! I love wet on wet india ink on paper!

I then painted the green marsh land - the frog's homes- surrounding the pond.

After the india ink layer was dry I began to layer the lake with liquid acrylic paint mixed with gloss medium polymer to give the lake its glossy sheen. I applied several layers like this, allowing each one to dry after the next one. when the paint began to puddle or pool in one area I used a large sea sponge to remove excess paint and the action of moving the sponge over the lake reminded me of frogs hopping around which was fun and resonance of the theme.


Once the lake and the marsh land were dry, i took the papers Greg had given me and reverse transferred them into the painting. Look closely and you will see image of frogs, the album cover, the music score.




I then added scratch marks denoting the foldable surrounding the pond with pencil and lyra pencil crayons within the green marshy area and also did some loose sketches of frogs…as well as writing in with india ink (PITT pens) the titles of the scores on this album. These markings are all hidden beneath a final wash of titanium white i used over the green marshy area.





To complete the paintings I painted them with a gloss medium water mixture isolation coat and varnish them with museum quality archival varnish. greg and I will then have them photographed as their full 3 pieces and then tear them into 27 individual abstract pieces of the pond which will be available to collectors as a limited edition with the FULL MOON FROG POND CD.

To buy a piece of the pond, and own an original limited edition copy of FULL MOON FROG POND CD click here to see what's available, please note that CD's are only available for art collectors:

Come and see the paintings in the flesh and party with us all weekend long, here are ALL the details: /debchaney/2010/11/its-comingcanadas-biggest-open-artist.html

You want the music but you don't want to buy any art...no worries.. you can download the CD here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/gregoryrosa

Yes, we have a facebook page: click here to join us: http://www.facebook.com/pages/FULL-MOON-FROG-POND/104171339656435

You want to interview Greg & Deb because you think this is so way cool! Please contact

Press Contact:
Naomi Dayneswood

Naomi_Thomas@shaw.ca

604.322.37057







New work: pieces of the pond

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I'd like to share with you a few of my favorite original art pieces of the pond available with a limited edition FULL MOON FROG POND CD...

(personally I like these individually pieces even better than the whole pond as they each take on a life of their own...some resembling abstract landscape pieces...) enjoy!


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FULL MOON FROG POND series
9 x 12" Mixed Media, Acrylics, India Ink, & Collage
on 300 pound paper
(C) 2010 Deb Chaney

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FULL MOON FROG POND series
9 x 12" Mixed Media, Acrylics, India Ink, & Collage
on 300 pound paper
(C) 2010 Deb Chaney



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FULL MOON FROG POND series
9 x 12" Mixed Media, Acrylics, India Ink, & Collage
on 300 pound paper
(C) 2010 Deb Chaney

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FULL MOON FROG POND series
9 x 12" Mixed Media, Acrylics, India Ink, & Collage
on 300 pound paper
(C) 2010 Deb Chaney




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FULL MOON FROG POND series
9 x 12" Mixed Media, Acrylics, India Ink, & Collage
on 300 pound paper
(C) 2010 Deb Chaney








Own a piece of the pond!

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You are cordially invited to the CD release and art unveiling of “FULL MOON FROG POND” on Friday, November 26th at 6pm , as part of Vancouver’s Eastside Cultural Crawl at Deb Chaney’s studio, 1790 Vernon Drive.


Monday November 29, 2010, Vancouver, B.C., Canada - Vancouver sound artist Gregory Rosa and abstract painter Deb Chaney joined forces to create a CD and painting series—FULL MOON FROG POND—and will donate 10% of their proceeds to the Wilderness Committee, Canada’s largest membership-based, citizen-funded wilderness protection group.

The couple’s “Own A Piece of the Pond!” campaign is designed to raise money for the Committee by offering original artwork that complements the music, as a special limited edition for sale to art collectors. The couple will be having a CD release and art unveiling on Friday, November 26th atChaney’s studio, as part of Vancouver’s annual Eastside Culture Crawl.

Rosa layered the main track of the CD using a field recording he made of Pacific Tree Frogs at Jericho Park on a full moon springtime night. Inspired by the music, Chaney created an abstract mixed media acrylic triptych, based on the outline of the pond. Chaney then tore each panel into nine individual abstract pieces, and these 27 pieces are available to collectors with an accompanying CD. A high-quality, limited edition photographic reproduction of the triptych is also available, also with CD.


Gregory Rosa (né Molesky) is an emerging New Music sound artist who creates contemplative, deep listening works. He is also a writer-director, and currently has a project in development as part of Telefilm’s Feature Film Fund. http://gregoryrosa.com

Deb Chaney is an emerging contemporary abstract artist who paints large layered mixed media abstract paintings on canvas and paper. Her most recent body of work, “Pure Abstraction,” takes her art to a deeper level in expressing her deep passion for nature via the thick layering of mixed medias, sand, paper and acrylic paints. http://www.debchaney.com

The Wilderness Committee, founded in 1980, is a registered non-profit society with charitable status. With over 30,000 members from coast to coast to coast, and 40,000 additional donors and volunteers, they are Canada’s largest membership-based, citizen-funded wilderness protection group. http://wildernesscommittee.org/

Press Contact:
Naomi Dayneswood

Naomi_Thomas@shaw.ca

604.322.37057



Studio for Rent, Dec 1st, Vancouver, BC

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Artist Studio for Rent Dec 1. 2010. At 1790 Vernon Drive and called the Old Foundry Building. The building houses many small businesses and our part is about 1800 square feet. We house artists and film makers. Our neighbours are an iron worker and a carpenter and a stone workers. The space that is available costs 229.00 and is about 225 square feet. It shares 450 square feet with another person who is rarely there. Good light access to water and no heat (everyone uses space heaters. Electricity is paid for in the 229.00. There are two other painters in the space one downstairs and one up adjacent to the space that is available. The rest of the ware house which is used by people in the film industry who essentially use it for storage. We are on in Culture Crawl. Inquiries Rojia Dash - rojia121@hotmail.com

Introducing the artists at the Old Foundry Building

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Introducing the Artists working at 1790 and 1760 Vernon Drive,
The Old Foundry Buildling (map link)

The artist at the Old Foundry Building. We are stone and wood sculptures, sketchers, painters, jewerly makers, metal workers, designers, cooks and more. Come visit us November 26-27 28th Friday Saturday and Sunday for our OPEN STUDIO EVENT exhibits and sales during the 14th Annual Culture Crawl.

A bit about the "Old Foundry Warehouse" We do not have a date when the warehouse was built but it originally was a foundry. Some of the things that were made and repaired at the foundry were varied and spanned several industries. There was marine parts, wood processing, railway parts and mining supplies - wheels to bollards. Cast steel, cast iron, bronze and copper were some of the materials used to produce items. Now the Old Foundry Building houses many small businesses from several artists, to a fitness centre, to a dog day care and there remains one iron worker.


Marie Bortolotto

Sculpture


Marie Bortolotto is a sculptor living in Vancouver, BC Canada who works primarily in stone and wood to create contemporary sculptures based on simple organic forms found in nature. She graduated from the NSCAD University, 1996, with a Bachelor of Fine Art degree focusing on sculpture and performance art. During this time, she lived and worked in Pietrasanta, Italy, a mecca for international stone sculptors and artisans. Currently, her work explores the vessel form with its multiple uses as a functional object and a ceremonial one. Intrigued by how all life feeds on life, her hand carved vessels articulate an awareness of the responsibility of feeding beyond oneself, into the invisible realm of ancestry and memory where reverence and gratitude are evoked. Overall, her work is inspired by the underlying belief in the power of art to transform, renew and sustain our modern human lives. See website www.mariebortolotto.com

Russell Broughton

Sculpture


Russell Broughton graduated from Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, NY. He studied stone carving in the Vaucluse region of France. The current body of work represents the past year’s exploration of various organic and structural themes.

Russell makes his home in Vancouver with his very patient husband and two busy little dogs.

Deb Chaney

Contemporary Abstract Painting



Deb Chaney is an elected member of the Society of Canadian Artists, since 2007. She has been painting for over ten years both large and small layered mixed media abstract paintings on canvas and paper.

Her work is exhibited at SWITCH Boutique in Beverly Hills and Castle Estate Dealers of Kerrisdale in Vancouver. Deb was recently commissioned by RainMaker Films, Inc. and her art is held by private collectors throughout the world.

She is predominantly self-taught, she has enjoyed privilege of studying with several prominent Californian artists such as Ann Baldwin, Bob Burridge, and Adolfo Girala.

Deb is also a published writer. She is the author of The Little Inspiration Book, Ideas to Empower Women [2000. Trafford Publishing.] and a contributing author to Sand in my Bra, Funny Women Write From the Road [2002. Traveler’s Tales Publishing].

As well as maintaining her own studio practice, she teaches Illuminate the Artist Within™ workshops, and weekly abstract painting classes at Brock House Community Center in Vancouver. www.debchaney.com


Heather Craig

Painting and Drawing


Heather Craig earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design. She continued her education at Simon Fraser University where she received a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies. Her first career was in health care, practicing as a nurse in numerous capacities in various parts of Canada and the USA. Along side the practice of art Heather is active in other fields. Currently she is working to change the way we treat people with mental illnesses by raising funds for research in depression, through speaking engagements, through writing and as an educator at the University of British Columbia in the School of Medicine. Her continuing studies, her observations about life, and her engagement with volunteer and professional work informs her artwork. Heather lives and works in Vancouver, BC. www.heathercraigsart.com

Rojia Dadashzadeh

Painting/Greeting Card




Rojia Dadashzadeh lives and works in Vancouver. She comes from a diverse creative background. She graduated with honours in fine arts from University of Waterloo. She continued her post graduate studies at Sheridan in New Media Design. She worked in Vancouver for numerous creative studios including VRX Studio, Studio B production and Coastal Jazz (Vancouver International Jazz Festival) as a graphic and web designer. She then moved to Paris where she attended Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School and became a chef in cuisine and pastry. She returned to Vancouver in September 2008 and has been actively involved in the art community ever since. At the moment she works at her studio in the Old Foundry Building. She also works in the Kitchen at John Bishop's restaurant and teaches art at John Oliver High School. She is studying character development through clownology at the Fantastic Space Enterprise.


Oliver Harwood

Sculpture


Oliver Harwood was born in Paksong, Laos in 1969 Oliver grew up between Laos, Thailand, South

Africa, Switzerland and Canada. Oliver took a 4 year Bachelor of Arts in

History at University of New Brunswick, then attended Nova Scotia College

of Art and Design, graduating with a BFA in 1996. At NSCAD Oliver focused

on drawing and sculpture and was accepted for his first solo exhibition by

the end of first year. In his second year Oliver received a scholarship to

study in Italy where he lived and carved in the famous region of Carrara.

Surrounded by the beauty of Tuscany, Oliver found himself working in the

vicinity of numerous international sculptors, learning much through

discussion and observation. Since art college Oliver has produced several

bodies of work for exhibitions and has complete several private and public

sculpture commissions. His work is collected in Canada and USA. Since 2004

Oliver has lived in Vancouver, BC and continues to develop his sculpture

for exhibition and public art. 

www.oliverfineart.com or www.studiostone.ca

Rosa Quintana Lillo

Painting and Drawing



For the last fifteen years, Rosa Quintana Lilo has worked on mixed media paintings out of her studios in Vancouver and Agassiz and at various Residencies at Emma Lake, Saskatchewan and Mexico. Her work communicates an introspective reflection of psychology and nature. Immersing herself into the atmosphere of her surrounding environment is where she finds the catalysts needed to paint her inspired works. Her lines and textures are expressionistic conveying mood, affecting the surfaces in unpredictable ways. Her paintings incorporate mixed media acrylics, inks, waxes and glues. Her work is in collections throughout Europe, the US, Canada and Mexico. She has worked for some of Canada’s most prominent West Coast First Nations artists, Bill Reid, Robert Davidson and Susan Point. Her primary work for these artists was the production of carvings, rubber moulds and castings in various materials. She has worked for the Vancouver Film Industry as a sculptor and Props maker, as a mould maker and caster for contemporary Vancouver artists and as a sessional instructor at Emily Carr University and The Art Institute of Vancouver.

She is currently working on the production of ongoing/new bodies of work out of her studios in Vancouver and Agassiz, British Columbia.

www.rosaquintanalillo.com



Simon Muscat

Stone Carvings and Jewelry


' Yap' sterling silver and leather neck piece.


Simon Muscat at the age of 18 emigrated to Canada from Malta to pursue a career in jewelry. In my twenties attended various arts and craft schools in Ontario,exploring a range of mediums and materials . My twenties and thirties living in Toronto and supporting myself through my jewelry making. By my early forties had a wonderful opportunity to move to the west coast to Salt Spring island to start gem carving with one of north America foremost gem carvers. This allowed me to integrate gem carving to my jewelry making. Now in my mid fifties, have turned my focus to carving granite in conjunction to building . www.simonmuscat.com





Getting ready for the East End Culture Crawl...

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I am slowly but surely getting ready for the East Side Culture Crawl. In preparations the organizers have asked us to provide various materials for the media and to educate visitors to out work and backgrounds. Here are some public relations pieces I have put together recently for that purpose. For full details on the locations and times of my open studio, pls see the previous blog post. Thank you.

Here is the piece that (fingers crossed) will be submitted in the Red Book.. . a binder kept at the information kiosk for the Crawl so that visitors can thumb through it and see what studios they might like to visit.

By the way... the images you see in this poster are all 9 x 12" and all originals and for sale at my studio. My guess is these will go fast so be there friday night 6pm!


A behind the scenes visual of what goes into my paintings...
All the details about myself as an artist, this OPEN STUDIO event, artist statement, blah blah blah! :)

“ I am excited to be participating in The Crawl for the first time and am honored to have spent this year working alongside my studio mates at The Old Foundry Building”

-Deb Chaney


New to The Crawl

This is Deb Chaney’s first year participating in The Crawl as she recently moved back to her hometown of Vancouver after spending a decade pursuing her craft in Southern California.


The Exhibit

Large and small works from the last five years of painting will be on exhibit and available for sale. Deb will also be unveiling a special series of paintings developed in partnership with Vancouver sound artist Gregory Rosa to visually accompany the CD release FULL MOON FROG POND.


Artist Bio

Deb Chaney is an elected member of the Society of Canadian Artists, since 2007. She has been painting for over ten years both large and small layered mixed media abstract paintings on canvas and paper.


Her work is exhibited at SWITCH Boutique in Beverly Hills and Castle Estate Dealers of Kerrisdale in Vancouver. Deb was recently commissioned by RainMaker Films, Inc. and her art is held by private collectors throughout the world.


She is predominantly self-taught, she has enjoyed privilege of studying with several prominent Californian artists such as Ann Baldwin, Bob Burridge, and Adolfo Girala.


Deb is also a published writer. She is the author of The Little Inspiration Book, Ideas to Empower Women [2000. Trafford Publishing.] and a contributing author to Sand in my Bra, Funny Women Write From the Road [2002. Traveler’s Tales Publishing].


As well as maintaining her own studio practice, she teaches Illuminate the Artist Within™ workshops, and weekly abstract painting classes at Brock House Community Center in Vancouver.


Artist Statement

I create large contemporary abstract paintings, rich in texture, with many intriguing layers of mixed media, acrylics, liquid metals, iridescent powders, sand, and collage elements. My creative process begins with inspiration from nature.


Sometimes I gather raw materials such as sand to include in my work. I begin each piece by journaling and making sketches about the initial inspiration and its essence. When I paint I let the painting guide me—“listening” to the piece in progress--and allowing it to guide me to its next step. I paint with large sky flow brushes, palette knives, sea sponges, sturdy workshop rags, and even my fingers and sleeves.


It's coming..Canada's biggest open artist studio event!

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What: it's coming..Canada's biggest open artist studio event! the East End Culture Crawl.

Where: The Old Foundry Building, 1790 Vernon Drive, East Vancouver, BC, V6A 3T8

Friday November 26th 5-10 PM
Saturday November 27th 11 am - 6 PM
Sunday November 28th 11 am - 6PM

Why: This is a chance to see over 300 artists in their studios...see their work, look at their workplaces. Everything from wood art, metal art, painting, ceramics and more. Be part of something special. See where the magic happens behind the scenes...

How do I find Deb Chaney's studio?
The Old Foundry Building, 1790 Vernon Drive, East Vancouver, BC, V6A 3T8

What Deb will have available:

Deb will have large original abstract art on canvas as well as gift cards, small 8 x10 and 5x7 prints - ranging from $5 on up. Here's a sample of a small 9 x 12 original on canvas for only $35. There are many, many more unique pieces like this to choose from.



Special offers & promotions during this 3 day time:

Each day a raffle with your business cards will be held with a chance to win a 5 x7 " print of one of Deb's most popular print images "valley of hearts".
Deb will also be offering workshop discounts and packages of private lesson discounts for those of you that sign up at the Crawl. Ask about this when you visit her studio. See you there!


The big party Friday November 26th 5-10 PM We'll have finger food, non-alcoholic beverages, music and more for our opening night. Join us!

Children are welcome! We will have a special craft table set up for kids with art supplies so they can stay busy while parents enjoy the art work and meet the artists!

Come early on friday...we'll have veggie "frog legs" and "pond punch" and other munchies! (please note that Crawl rules are that all alcohol is prohibited, thank you)

California Road Trip final destination: Pacific Grove

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After Ashland and Half Moon Bay our final stop was Pacific Grove where we stayed for several days and enjoyed this sleepy sea side town. Deer literally wander around town amongst the Cypress and Eucalyptus trees. The coastline is so beautiful its hypnotic to just sit and watch the surf rolling in. I will definitely be coming back here!







Beautiful architecture.



Peppers Mexican restaurant - awesome Mexican food and ambiance!

Totally chillen' at the beach... while we were there we saw a pod of about 14 dolphins jumping and playing out in the ocean.
Nothing like the Pacific Coast...



Courtyards within courtyards at the B&B where we stayed. Quiet and quaint.

Road trip stop #2: Half Moon Bay, California

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Our second stop was to visit our friends Tom and Rachel the co-authors of Alfonso the Christmas Pumpkin, a sweet children's book and wonderful gift for any little ones in your life. They were expecting a baby any minute when we were visiting...so if you see their picture and she looks pregnant - she is!!!

Tom and Rachel live in quaint little Half Moon Bay, California - right outside the San Francisco Bay area. This time of year was the Famous Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival, so there was pumpkin paraphernalia and decorations everywhere. Here are a few photos from our explorations around town and along the coast...


Tom and Rachel minutes away from baby delivery...a nice pre-child dinner out.

Greg & Deb done up and out for dinner in Half Moon Bay.


Gorgeous architecture...




pumpkins everywhere..










Believe it or not I think someone lives in this reconstructed boat!



A retreat center we came across on the beach...very interesting




Ashland, Oregon

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This October I drove from Vancouver, BC to San Francisco, California to meet with a friend who is opening an art gallery downtown San Francisco next year.

My boyfriend and I decided to make a trip of it and made a few artistically inspirational stops along the way that I wanted to share with you here from our trip.

Here's our first stop in Ashland, Oregon -where the annual Shakespeare festival is held- and where we enjoyed some fabulous food at the Dragon Fly Restaurant, a walk through town and some time in nature at the park located in the center of town.













Recent Studio happenings - October 2010

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Recent studio happenings from this summer 2010 and fall...

Lulu Fiedler, jewelry maker by trade, decided she wanted to learn abstract painting and signed up for a series of six private lessons with myself in the studio. Her jewerly work is fabulous and for view at www.starfishbylulu.com. Lulu is working on abstract landscape pieces and her goal is to paint a large piece for her home.

This painting in process is making me think of frogs and frog ponds!

I"m in love with a new liquitex product! Liquitex Pouring medium - its like using the gloss medium and varnish but with a lower viscosity. Very cool.
A glipse of my new custom made dry rack table. I can work on up to six large painting and have them dry flat underneath the table. Works really well for my painting style.

Getting organized with a tryptic commision painting on the right table there. In the background is a piece that needs a few more layers...I'm still getting up the courage to touch that one!
In the background on the wall, Song for a Winter's Night painting in process. Just a few more layers and she's there. Love the dark graphite underneath the thick snow-like glossy waxy layers. I used Nancy Reyner's Encaustic formula for this one as well as lots of other products such a s moulding paste, pouring medium and regular gel! It's been a labour of love!
Odd random studio shots....

Often times when I'm working I stop and stand on a chair to give myself perspective on the painting I'm working on. Here's what It looks like up on that chair!

Studio visitor - artist Lisa Penz

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This summer fellow Vancouver artist Lisa Penz came to paint and play with Ruthie and I in my studio....a wonderful afternoon was had by all! Please scroll down past the photos for details about Lisa and her work and recent accomplishments.














Lisa Penz is proud to announce that she will be showcasing her stylish acrylic pop portraits at Aphrodite’s Organic Cafe (3598 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC/604-733-8308) starting June 22, 2010 from 10 am to 9:30 pm 7 days a week.

Penz, known for her alluring explorations into female imagery, has participated in only very exclusive public exhibitions since returning from Australia in 2008, citing a need to revisit her artistic expression. Recently, she begun showing her work to the mainstream market again starting with a custom painting of Coco Rocha commissioned by the international model for her annual ‘Strut For A Cure’ cancer fundraiser gala and live auction hosted at the magnificent Berkeley Church on May 27 in downtown Toronto.

“I am excited about the opportunity to showcase my art to Vancouver again.” says Penz. “Aphrodite’s is a unique and dynamic venue that really supports the contemporary art movement – a rare opportunity in the Lower Mainland.”

Penz’s style focuses on highlighting dramatic female features. Within each painting, Penz uses her talent for creating vibrant and invoking images to tell a story that captivates and inspires onlookers.

Fans of Penz’s work will also be treated to exquisite alternative themes that she has explored. This includes Penz’s venture into roses, which according to the artist, are “similar to painting women because they have many layers, that when unfolded, reveal beautiful perspectives. Most artists like to experiment with other themes, just to enhance their creative approach, and I’m not alone in that by any means. Unfortunately, most of us do not get to present these journeys when we exhibit – we only get to show one side of our talent. It’s nice to be able to tell my whole story as an artist at a single venue; at a single point in time.”

Penz’s work will be available for viewing from June 22 to July 15. Select prints will also be available for purchase on location. Visit www.lisapenz.com for more information about the artist.


Penz is available for interviews and private tours of the gallery. Please contact her at lisapenz@lisapenz.com or phone at 604-512-0555.

Brock House class gets painting!

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We have a full house this fall at Brock House community center for the experimental and energizing abstract painting class in acrylics. After talking about how to set up,design composition and the three c's (curious? next 2 day workshop in Vancouver October 30/31st register info@debchaney.com) students got painting! Here are some photos from the class...














Fall 2010 Two Day Intensive Abstract Painting Workshops

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Upcoming Workshop Event Announcement! This Fall 2010 Illuminate the Artist Within™ proudly presents two day workshops in Vancouver and North Vancouver introducing energizing and experimental abstract painting with Deb Chaney. Join us in Vancouver Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 5pm September 25 & 26, October 30 & 31 or in North Vancouver November 27 & 28th.

This is a two-day class where you’ll learn the fundamentals of abstract painting. Each portion of the class

will progressively introduce new techniques and skills—such as glazing, layering, removal, staining—and we’ll also cover lifting of paints and layering of collage elements. This is a fun and intense workshop! Emphasis is on experimentation and play as it relates to the creative process.

The workshop cost is $285. Space is limited, so please act now to secure your space if you are interested. Complete details are provided below.

Bring a Friend Deal; register with a friend and receive $20 off your workshop registration. Register now to reserve your spot, call 604-736-5111 or Email info@debchaney.com. Visit for full details www.debchaney.com/workshops

“The things I learned in the workshop about creativity, expression, control and practice, all have great relevance to my life as a whole. Deb did more than just pass on artistic technique. I feel she laid the groundwork for an understanding of how I can let go and enjoy being creative!” ~Sarah E. Vancouver, BC

“Deb Chaney's workshop was wonderful because it helped rejuvenate my inspiration in my art. She explained a technique, showed you how to do it and then let you explore on your own. What I loved was that I left with an abundance of information and examples to take home so that I could continue what I learned.”

- Patricia Kaplan, Los Angeles, CA

TO REGISTER CONTACT:

Deb Chaney, SCA

Contemporary Abstract Artist

Studio The Old Foundry Building, 1790 Vernon Drive, Vancouver, BC V6A 3T8

Phone (604) 736-5111

Email info@debchaney.com

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INTRODUCTION TO ENERGIZNG AND EXPERIMENTAL ABSTRACT PAINTING

Dates, Times & Locations

September Workshop (Vancouver West)

Saturday, September 25, 10AM to 5PM

Sunday, September 26, 10AM to 5PM


October Workshop (Vancouver West)

Saturday, October 30, 10AM to 5PM

Sunday, October 31, 10AM to 5PM

November Workshop (North Vancouver)

Saturday, November 27, 10AM to 5PM

Sunday, November 28th, 10AM to 5PM

Cost & Requirements

$285 Paid in advance

Student level: All levels welcome

Materials list & Exact Class Location provided upon registration

Registration Information

We accept Credit Card, Debit, Cash or Personal Cheque. Email us your intent to participate with your full contact information (Your name, Address, Email, Phone) and we’ll process your registration. Thank yoiu info@debchaney.com 604-736-5111.

Fall Classes in Abstract Acrylics - Brock House Vancouver

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Art - Energizing & Experimental Abstract Painting in Acrylics - 2010 Fall Class at Brock House in Vancouver, BC


BROCK HOUSE SOCIETY - 3875 Point Grey Road, Vancouver, BC, V6R 1B3
phone: 604-228-1461

cost: $80/9 weeks

convenor: Deb Chaney

location: Art Room

Dates: September 14 - November 9

AR102

This is an energizing and informative abstract painting class with an emphasis on experimentation & creative process. Students will learn the fundamentals of abstract painting. Building on this foundation, each class will progressively introduce new techniques and skills. Techniques include glazing, layering, removal, staining, lifting of paints as well as layering in collage elements. How to achieve line, depth, texture & interest in the paintings will be covered. We will be using liquid & heavy body acrylics, as well as acrylic mediums and gels and paper collage elements. Each week builds on the next with a demonstration at the start of each class and plenty of time to practice and experiment with the techniques & concepts shown.
A list of materials necessary for this course is available in the office



A few spots left for the August Workshop...

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There are A few spots left for the August Introduction to Mixed Media Abstract Painting in Acrylics Workshop here in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Illuminate The Artist Within Presents
INTRO TO MIXED MEDIA AND ACRYLICS
An Abstract Painting Workshop with Deb Chaney
Saturday August 28 & Sunday August 29th, 10AM to 5PM

Students will learn the fundamentals of abstract painting. Building on this foundation, each portion of this class will progressively introduce new techniques and skills. Techniques include glazing, layering, removal, staining, lifting of paints as well as layering in collage elements. How to achieve line, depth, texture & interest in their paintings will be covered. We will be using liquid and heavy body acrylics, acrylic mediums and gels, and paper collage elements.

This is a two-day workshop with an emphasis on experimentation and creative process. Space is limited, so RSVP today!

To Register
Send cheque payable to:
Deb Chaney c/o The Old Foundry Building
1790 Vernon Drive
Vancouver, BC V6A 3T8
(604) 736-5111
info@debchaney.com

Location
OPUS Framing and Art Supply North Vancouver
120 Lonsdale Ave, 2nd Floor,
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 2E8
Map: Google Maps
Phone: 604-904-0447

Cost
$285 (materials list provided upon registration)

Abstract Mixed Media Workshop

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Illuminate The Artist Within Presents
INTRO TO MIXED MEDIA AND ACRYLICS
An Abstract Painting Workshop with Deb Chaney
Saturday July 31 & Sunday August 1, 10AM to 5PM

Students will learn the fundamentals of abstract painting. Building on this foundation, each portion of this class will progressively introduce new techniques and skills. Techniques include glazing, layering, removal, staining, lifting of paints as well as layering in collage elements. How to achieve line, depth, texture & interest in their paintings will be covered. We will be using liquid and heavy body acrylics, acrylic mediums and gels, and paper collage elements.

This is a two-day workshop with an emphasis on experimentation and creative process. Space is limited, so RSVP today!

To Register
Send cheque payable to:
Deb Chaney c/o The Old Foundry Building
1790 Vernon Drive
Vancouver, BC V6A 3T8
(604) 736-5111
info@debchaney.com

Location
OPUS Framing and Art Supply North Vancouver
120 Lonsdale Ave, 2nd Floor,
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 2E8
Map: Google Maps
Phone: 604-904-0447

Cost
$285 (materials list provided upon registration)


Deb Chaney is a contemporary abstract artist, painting large, layered, mixed media abstract works on canvas and paper. She has been painting in acrylics and mixed media for ten years and has sold and exhibited paintings in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Barbara, and Vancouver. She is an elected member of the Society of Canadian Artists. Her passion is painting and inspiring others to find their creative groove. She is the creator of the Illuminate The Artist Within series of workshops.