You can now purchase the 68 Secrets of an Illuminated Artist as en e-book!

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Deb-Cover4I'm excited to share  that you can now purchase the 68 Secrets of an Illuminated Artist as en e-book! The 68 Secrets of an Illuminated Artist is a small book/card pack written in a clear concise easy to use format. Each card beautifully presents one idea, inspiration, ritual or concept to support you in the journey of your current creative project, with the intention that the whole pack of cards enables you to take your project from start to finish. Currently self published and distributed by its author Deb Chaney, SCA and founder of Illuminate the Artist Within - a company whose mission is to playfully and compassionately illuminate the artists within each and every one of us.

Boxed card pack $35 each. Shipping extra. info@debchaney.com to order.  An e-book is now available here: http://www.e-junkie.com/248178/product/504751.php

Saturday April 25th 1 Day Art Pop Up Show downtown Vancouver BC

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PopUpShowApr2015Join myself, Deb Chaney, and Mikey Alfuente, Freeze, Pera Hardy, Eveyne Bouchard, Kevin Chieng, Lucas Gaudette, Noora Hosseini, Steve Lacoursiere, Myles Lohman, Carmen Loretta, Maryam Russel, Sifti Sokhi, Ty, and Ino Wong this Saturday April 25th from 11am - 7pm at 401 West Georgia Street, 9th Floor, Vancouver, BC for a one day pop up show exhibit of our respective artworks.http://www.artpopup.ca/artists.html

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Join myself, Deb Chaney, and Mikey Alfuente, Freeze, Pera Hardy, Eveyne Bouchard, Kevin Chieng, Lucas Gaudette, Noora Hosseini, Steve Lacoursiere, Myles Lohman, Carmen Loretta, Maryam Russel, Sifti Sokhi, Ty, and Ino Wong this Saturday April 25th from 11am - 7pm at 401 West Georgia Street, 9th Floor, Vancouver, BC for a one day pop up show exhibit of our respective artworks. http://www.artpopup.ca/artists.html

Group Show at the Cultch & Opening Night Information

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Cultch2015 The Cultch Gallery invites you to the opening of

Deb Chaney, Natalie Reynolds, & Adrian Walker

Wednesday, Apr 8, 2015 - 6pm to 8pm

Deb Chaney Deb Chaney explores the question "where does spirituality meet physicality" in this series of large abstract works. Visually, this is expressed through texture, depth and vibrancy which allows the viewer to have their own journey within the work.

Natalie Reynolds Through the investigation of form and interplay of dark and light, Natalie Reynolds makes reference to the dichotomies of randomness and chaos, vs. balance and renewal in this series of large scale works.

Adrian Walker After years of research and documentation, Adrian Walker has created a series of works that are based on the changes in light and form as the landscape shifts its appearance under the affects of mist, from in and around Port Coquitlam.

The full exhibit runs from Apr 7 to May 2, 2015

Come to the Wednesday night opening for a lively night of art or visit the gallery from 12pm to 6pm Monday to Friday, or 12pm to 4pm on Saturdays. Ring the doorbell to gain access to the gallery.

We deeply appreciate your ongoing enthusiasm and support and we look forward to sharing this evening with you. We hope that you can join us!

For more information, visit:  The Cultch Gallery Online

Art Exhibit now up at The Cultch Theatre East Vancouver

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TheCULTCH Join me, Deb Chaney & 2 other artists (including Natalie Reynolds) for an evening Art Opening this Wednesday April 8th 6-8 PM. The Cutch Theatre in East Vancouver. At 1895 Venables Street, Vancouver, BC V5L 2H6. Cash bar. Deb will be displaying her paintings from ‘Where Does Spirituality meet Physicality Series’.

BIG THANKS to Deborah Bakos, Dieter Shlater, and Terry Lynn Evans for helping with painting transportation to the show. Thank you to Yuri Arajs for co-ordinating and curating the show.

Taylor Swift collects Deb Chaney's artwork!

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TSWIFTARtCollectorDebChaneyBig thanks to Taylor Swift for meeting up with my daughter and I in New York during our spring break trip two weeks back! What a surprise! Ruthie and I loved spending time with you in NYC and I want to THANK YOU for purchasing my original art piece entitled 'Subtle Shift' from Where Spirituality Meets Physicality Series, for your your New York apartment. I am honored for you to be a collector of my work. Big thanks for Mr. A. P. Fools for connecting us.

Inspiration: in purpose, books and living

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LittleInspirationBookCover When I was 18 years old, my first spiritual mentor Leslie Robinson - a brilliant, enlightened, ahead of her time, powerhouse of a woman - asked me; "what is the purpose of your life Deb?". I had no idea what she was talking about! Yesterday after receiving a text message from Leslie expressing how much I inspire her (Thank you !!!)  I'm now clear one thing for sure: I'm here to inspire! Looking back on The Little Inspiration Book, Ideas to Empower Women that I wrote twelve years ago, I'm excited to know where I've been and even more excited about what is around the corner. Stay tuned for more inspiration in many creative forms! http://bookstore.trafford.com/Products/SKU-000149403/The-Little-Inspiration-Book.aspx

A private studio painting class in my new studio!

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Enjoyed a beautiful rainy day back in Kitsilano Vancouver last week teaching a private lesson in my studio to two sweet young folks who were visiting from Regina, Saskatchewan and San Jose, CA. Big thanks Tan & Abby who did great considering this was both their first time painting! Sooo much fun! They found me here: http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/lss/4944538779.html So grateful to do this!!!

68 Secrets of an Illuminated Artist boxed card pack now available!

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I'm so excited to share that I've just had a small print run of these beautiful 4" x 4" glossy colour 68 card pack; "The 68 Secrets of an Illuminated Artist: how to stay in your creative flow despite any obstacle". If you'd like a card pack for yourself or as a gift for a creative friend, for a limited time I'm wiling to mail them your way. Cards are $35 US/CND per pack plus shipping which varies depending on where you live. Pls email me at info@debchaney.com with your first & last name and full mailing address and we can get you a box. Otherwise I'll have them  available for sale at upcoming workshops, demonstration and public speaking events in the near future! OR you can purchase the entire pack as a pdf e-book ... I am just in process of setting this up! I will make another post when this becomes available!   ENJOY!

Reverse Warrior Yoga Girl Cafe Press Items

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RWYogaGirlGiftCard In my continued excitement of discovering that over the past year items such as  gift cards, cell phone cover, oval wall decal, and other gift worthy and nifty things with my art images have been selling steadily and consistently from my cafepress store - literally- all over the world (SO COOL!) I wanted to share with you the second most popular image that people are enjoying; that is the Reverse Warrior Yoga Girl. Again, when I see this brightly coloured and fun juicy background, I just want to go back to the studio and make more!!! You can see all the Yoga Girls on cafe press at: http://www.cafepress.com/yogagirlpaintings RWYogaGirl_CellCover

Private Painting Classes now available in Vancouver Kitsilano Studio!

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Hey I'm so happy to announce that after returning from the artist residency in Italy and searching and searching (and searching) for a studio here on the west side of Vancouver, I have found a beautiful little space in quiet green neighborhood to paint, play and share with you...

And, if you'd like to join me.... Here's the scoop:

LEARN fundamentals in abstract painting, colour mixing, landscapes, layers & depth, modern distressed looks, collage, gels, textures, polymer mediums, resin pours, alkyd oil fantasy paints, glazing & more.

Each class includes all paints and materials, instruction, demonstration, handout, and hands-on in studio play time!

Where:     At my private working artist studio in Kitsilano, Vancouver.

Packages:    $ 150 one class, $ 350 three class pack, $750 six weekly classes. Classes are 1.5- 2hrs. Mention this Craigslist post and receive $50 off any package. First time students only. Do this with a friend and half your cost. 2 Students Max.

About your instructor:  Deb Chaney, SCA is an  award winning contemporary abstract artist & experienced teacher . See her full portfolio at www.debchaney.com

"What I would tell other people about this class is an opportunity to "play" in a safe supportive environment. Deb exhibited fantastic energy while teaching and a well thought out pace. There was time to reflect and learn, as well as work. Lots of opportunities to experiment. Deb is such a generous spirit.  Her desire to share her knowledge is simply a joy to be around." Jillian Moore, Interior Decorator, West Van, BC

Certified Pebeo Mixed Media Artist Training

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Big Thanks to all the fine folks at Pebeo paints and especially Tristina Dietz for a wonderful, fun, inspirational mixed media training this past week! We got to make some FABULOUS ‪#‎mixedmedia‬ ‪#‎paintings‬ by ‪#‎artist‬s Deb Chaney from BC, Canada, Ana Marie Oke from NewFoundland, Canada Tristina Dietz from Florida, USA and Milton Stevenon from New York, New York all done in minus 28 Celcius weather in Sherbrooke, Quebec this past week. ‪#‎Pebeo‬ liquid alkyd oil paints worth checking out and pouring into  a ‪#‎LiquidArtPanel‬ with ‪#‎cernerelief‬ looking AMAZING!  grin emoticon ‪#‎art‬ ‪#‎fineart‬ ‪#‎Vitrail‬ ‪#‎Ceramic‬ ‪#‎fantasymoon‬ ‪#‎fantasyprisme‬ ‪#‎instaart‬ ‪#‎instagood‬ ‪#‎instalife‬ ‪#‎painterslife‬

Painting Donation to the BC Cancer Foundation

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Fragments-of-Life_34-Small I am happy to be donating the original painting entitled Fragments of Life # 34   to the BC Cancer Society 2015 annual Doffodil ball fundraiser event. This is a stunning black-tie dinner, dance, and auction has become a leading date in Vancouver’s social diaries and always sells out fast. As one of Vancouver's most high-profile events, the Daffodil Ball attracts over 500 guests - affluent business and community leaders. Last year, the Daffodil Ball raised 1.14 million in support of families with cancer. Featured in the 2015 auction catalogue: Fragments of Life # 34, 23” x 30” x 1.5” Mixed Media on 300 pound paper mounted on wood panel (c) Deb Chaney 2014.  See more painting available in this series: http://www.debchaney.com/collections/fragments-of-life/)