Inspiration from Maya Angelou
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November Monthly Newsletter is out!
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The awesome monthly newsletter includes information of Deb's current speaking events, workshops, new paintings and cool gift products available via her shop on cafepress.ca.
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Setting New Year’s Goals, Intentions, & Resolutions
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Life is constantly offering us millions of options, every minute. We have to make choices on where we are headed, and, unless we get clear for ourselves, we’ll be following the pack, or taking orders from someone else. In this one day workshop, facilitated by Deb Chaney, you are presented with the structure and support to get clear on what you want for YOU in various area of your life; such as finances, health & relationships. And, for those who dare, dive even deeper into moving forward with your soul’s work and purpose – why you are really here. Please bring a journal, regular and coloured pens, magazines with images to cut out, a glue stick, and plenty of water and snacks for yourself.
Come and Join us!
Live IN VANCOUVER Saturday, January 23rd, 2016, 10 AM - 4 PM. 1 DAY. $125
ONLINE WEBINAR Saturday, January 30th, 2016 11 AM - 2PM. $25 Register: info@debchaney.com / (604) 736-5111 call/text
SMIGLS - a dailyl ritual for you
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I received a beautiful email on FaceBook from a student who took one of my mixed media abstract painting workshop s several years ago. She told me that when she goes for a walk she does The SMIGLs Ritual with herself out loud, the one we did in class during that workshop, and how after all this time, it has stayed with her! We did this ritual again at the end of the workshop last weekend at the Beaumont Studios and I thought I’d share it with you in the case you haven’t heard of it yet. xo Deb
Deb Chaney's Original Artworks on display in Vancouver, BC
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I received an email several months back from an interior designer here in Vancouver wondering where she could see my original work on display. Well, thank you! I love these kinds of emails as they make me feel so appreciated! I let her know that I have a number of displays of my original artworks up here in Vancouver, and that quite possibly she could make a day of it ; 'Deb Chaney Original Artwork Tour of Vancouver' !!!. You can too.
Here's the current list of Deb’s original artwork on display in Vancouver, BC :
Wavebodywork Massage Therapy Clinic in Kitsilano, Vancouver This is a small display of 3 medium sized paintings from my Emerging Series, Pure Abstraction Series and a new painting not on the website called “Let’s Play” - worth a look!Pls contact Melanie Requet to view call/email/text wavebodywork@gmail.com (778) 706-0374.
Downtown Vancouver Bentall Tower 2 - Modern Office Display This beautiful modern office placement exhibit over 7 very large original works of mine (0ver 60” x 40” and larger). Please contact Tarasch Rawjee tarasch@gmail.com 604.306.4912 for an appointment to view the work. Location: Unit #1115 (11th Floor) 555 Burrard Street (Bentall Tower 2)
Pacific Midwifery Clinic - Granville Island - Vancouver This large display fills the waiting room both upstairs and downstairs at the clinic with my Emerging and Pure Abstraction works. You can drop in during regular business hours at 540 W 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1H2, Open Tues-Fri 9-5 Website: http://www.pacificmidwiferypractice.ca/content/pacific.html Phone: (604) 874-7999
Beverly’s Spa on West 4th Avenue Vancouver Mounted on wood panel, there are six original paintings from my Fragments of Life Series on display at 2185 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6K1N7. Drop on in during regular working hours. Contact: Paul Lauener, 604-732-4402, paul@spaon4th.com. Website: http://spaon4th.com/
Please note that specifically the above original painting entitled 'East Van Birds' is 36 x 36" and available at: 2388 Kingsway, Vancouver, V5R 5G9 (Cross Street Nanaimo) Contact Kimberly Klein Email: eelrebmik@gmail.com phone: 604-506-4429
Looking for FUN? Creativity? A place to paint and PLAY?
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If you - or perhaps someone you know - are looking to have FUN, get CREATIVE, Learn some cool mixed media & acrylics painting tricks, And create & COMPLETE your own abstract painting...you're in the right place. There are a couple spots open for LAYERS & PROCESS WORKSHOP in Vancouver this next weekend Nov 6-7-8. Details are here: http://illuminatetheartistwithin.com/workshops/ Or email me for more juicy details info@debchaney.com
October Newsletter is out!
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Deb Chaney October 2015 Newsletter
Such wonderful responses and feedback to this months newsletter! I love all your kind, encouraging and positive words. THANK YOU!
Free Mixed Media Demonstration Offer!
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This year I had the honor to be chosen to visit the Pebeo headquarters in Montreal and experience their new mixed media products! If you have a group of 5 or more artists and a place where we can paint, I am offering a free 2 hour demonstration, this includes hands on project time for participants - yes you get to play with the products - as well as receive some free product give-a-ways. Offer applies to Vancouver and vicinity. Demo is 1-3 hours. To book your event email info@debchaney.com
Wonderful evening & talk
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I had the wonderful opportunity to share some thoughts, ideas, and inspiration about the parallels between making art and life process this past Saturday evening at The salon no.97 hosted by Ms. Keiko Honda. Big thanks for having me for the evening! Glen Phillips thank your for connecting me. Tim Sullivan, Thank you for the lift to/ and from the event!
Here's what a few of the attendees had to say about the talk: "Deb is completely in line with her inspiring life story. She is clear in how an artist should set her priorities in creating a full, creative and inspired life." Patrick M, Yoga Instructor, Vancouver BC. "I learned to look deeper into my creative process to find inspiration and also to honour the boundaries an artists needs for her own self care." Jenny C. Teacher/Singer/Artist, Vancouver BC "[ If you have the opportunity to hear Deb speak ] Bring your notebook and take notes! I'm [now] inspired to focus more on my goals and take time to meditate in my life." Gabriel P, Urban Farmer, Vancouver BC.
Excited? Inspired? Please connect if you'd like to hire me to come and inspire your group please email or call info@debchaney.com 604-736-5111.
An opportunity for your business promotion!
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This is a call for an opportunity to promote YOUR product or business to monthly 900+ newsletter recipients. For $25 you provide me with a small .jpg image which will be linked to your website, a few words about your product/business, and your contact information. These will be placed at the bottom of my monthly newsletter. Offer is for a one newsletter. Deadline is Monday 19th 2015 5 PM pls email info@debchaney.com My newsletter will go out Tuesday 20th. Acceptable businesses only. One spot available per month. First come, first served. Subscribe here to receive the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iplKI
The Beauty of Bowen Island
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Visit to Bowen Island. Always relaxed and inspired here.
Inspired Around the world and back!
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If the world had a song/anthem, what would it sound like? Isn't it time we had a world anthem to unite us all? A beyond inspirational 11 year old, Capri, came to visit our Toastmasters Group (Club #59) this evening, asking us this question. She spoke to the group and shared about the world voyage she is embarking on with her Mom, Dad, and little brother, leaving Vancouver this November. She is going to sing 80 national anthems in 80 countries, each in their mother tongue language, with the intention to raise money for orphaned kids around the world. Her first stop? Ottawa. Number of people in attendance? 20, 0000 to which she will speak AND sing to. #INSPIRED. Learn more at AroundTheWorldIn80Anthems.com
September 2015 Newsletter is out!
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After a wee little respite (more than a year... two perhaps ?!!! :-) ) I have a wonderful technical helper and am sending out
my monthly newsletter once again. Keep posted on an upcoming FREE mixed media demonstration sometime this fall in Vancouver... And an entirely new one day workshop is in the brewing process. The newsletter is the best place to find out first. Sign up here: Newsletter Sign up
Another new painting: "There's a lot going on, and we can handle it."
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Another new painting with a title that is slightly revealing to my current life happenings. :-) “There's a lot going on, and we can handle it” 23″ x 30" mixed media & acrylics on 300 pound paper. September 2015 © Deb Chaney This original painting is available upon the date of post info@debchaney.com.
"Up, up and away" new painting fresh from the studio!
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Fresh from the studio, a new painting... "Up, up & away" 23" x 30 “ mixed media & acrylics on 300 pound paper . 2015 © Deb Chaney http://www.debchaney.com Available upon date of post info@debchaney.com (at Vancouver, British Columbia)
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Vancouver. November. A New Workshop: Layers & Process: A Journey in Abstract Painting
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Layers & Process: A Journey in Abstract Painting with Acrylics & Mixed Media.
If you’re ready to have fun, take risks, and take your art to the next level, this new workshop is for you! Whether you are a beginner or experienced artist, you are welcome and sure to learn and grown in your art and creativity. With an emphasis on experimentation and creative process, this informative abstract mixed media and acrylic painting class teaches you the fundamentals of abstract painting, building on composition, colour, content, and how to finish a painting and take it to the next level - make it wow!
Our goal for for you is to support you in the completion of one large painting, from start to finish. You will learn; mixing heavy body paints, tinting & shading, creating texture, lifting and staining, basics in glazing and adding layers with polymer mediums, how to add depth and dimension to your artwork. The workshop will allow for lots of painting time and the opportunity to explore your own creative freedom and discovery. There will be many demonstrations and simple personal guidance offered for each artist participating from the instructor.
All artists welcome - beginners to advanced.
Dates: November 6-8. Fri, Sat & Sun. 10 - am - 4 pm each day.
Location Beaumont Studios Artspace in Vancouver 16 West 5th Ave Vancouver, BC V5Y 3P1 Canada The Beaumont Map
Cost $495 Includes digital workbook
Materials List - posted on website www.illuminateTheartistWithin.com (go to workshops tab)
Questions info@debchaney.com call/text (604) 736- 5111
About your workshop facilitator, Deb Chaney
Deb Chaney has been a professional working artist. For over a decade, specializing in contemporary abstract artworks in mixed media and acrylics. She teaches and speaks about the creative process and living an inspired empowered life. She stands for each of us being creative beings and aims to support others in their process. She loves being outdoors in nature, has a knack for adventure, and is currently enjoying learning to play and sing with her guitar. Her artworks can be seen at www.debchaney.com her teaching/speaking endeavors at www.IlluminateTheArtistWithin.com
My Ultimate Artist's Date
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One of my ultimate artist dates going on a solo camping retreat with myself. Here’s a few pictures from my Nairn Falls (North of Whistler BC) getaway last weekend. Beautiful time!
Mastermind Group Start September 16th - 2 spots left
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This September 2015 I have created a Mastermind group, Based on the Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich mastermind group concept. We have 2 spots remaining to the right persons. (date of this post)
DEFINITION OF A MASTERMIND GROUP:
"There is synergy of energy, commitment, and excitement that participants bring to a Mastermind Group. The beauty of Mastermind Groups is that participants raise the bar by challenging each other to create and implement goals, brainstorm ideas, and support each other with total honesty, respect and compassion."
For our group, its best if:
Best if there are no competitors in the group - pls look at the list of current members and their focus/expertise to ensure you are a fit. Best if we are at close to/ similar levels of success in life/business areas. (our group all members are actively engaged in pursuing their dreams) Best if we have a similar overall desire/focus for the group: Our members are community oriented, spiritually minded, and whom are actively living their dreams!
Current members S - professional life coach,/lawyer/film production K - realestate investor/entrepreneur/leader in women’s wellness D - artist/speaker/author/group facilitator (me here) L- graphic artist/illustrator/author/filmmaker/blogger
We will meet bi-monthly (twice a month), Wednesday evenings, via conference call, from 7- 8:30 PM. First call will be Wednesday September 16th , 7 - 8:30 PM, then next call is Wednesday 30th 7- 8:30 PM, every two weeks, for the next 6 months.
Each call will be 1 1/2 hours via conference call phone. There would be enough time on each call for EACH person to share, and for EACH of us to receive group support. I would be responsible for an opening and a closing.
The cost to participate is $50/month. I also ask each group participant commits to 6 months working together.
If you’re interested, intrigued, excited and open to the possibly, please ensure you fit the above criteria, can commit for 6 months and pls email (info@debchaney.com) me with these questions answered to start:
Do you have a personal or business mission or vision statement? What are your three-year goals? What is your commitment to moving forward in your business and personal life? Why should you be chosen to participate in this group?
Deb Chaney info@debchaney.com
Today's Play: Is the Painting Finished?
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Today's painting in process in the studio. Here's the big question, is it finished? How do you know? Many seasoned artists have an internal sense within themselves when a painting is finished, some do not. Come join me this November 2015 in Vancouver at the Beaumont Studios where I will be teaching 'Layers & Process: A Journey in Abstract Painting with Mixed Media & Acrylics' and I will share with you the 3 C's, the 3 WOW's and the fool proof system I use to tell if a painting is finished. You can register here: Layers & Process workshop. As yet untitled in process painting above is 23 " x 30 " Acrylics & Mixed Media on 300 pound paper (c) Deb Chaney 2015. See more work similar to this at: Deb Chaney Original Art Fragments of Life.