Time to Shine Podcast: Feature Interview

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Screen Shot 2016-03-18 at 12.30.36 PM Big thank you to Oscar Santolalla for featuring me on his fantastic podcast ‘Time to Shine’ - a work of art in itself for inspiring speakers! Had so much fun sharing ideas and inspiration!

Link to listen

Time to Shine Podcast

Interview Summary

Deb Chaney is a Contemporary Abstract Artist, Author, and Speaker. Her life’s work is to inspire people. She does this in a variety of ways: she gives talks, writes books, and she facilitates workshops. She also passionately paints contemporary abstract paintings which add beauty and healing energy to people’s work and living spaces. What Deb deeply believes in, is that we are all artists, and that each of us is in the process of creating our own masterpiece – our life. With the work she does, she inspires and empowers people on that creative journey.

Illuminate the artist within

Deb attended a workshop held by Tony Robbins. Her main dream at that time was to have a big art opening for her own artwork. During the workshop she got inspired by Robbins’ life of contribution. She had a visualization of contributing to other artists, and she made the decision to share how she found inspiration and stayed inspired. That is how “Illuminate the Artist Within” started.

Masterpieces and speeches

Deb admires Taylor Swift, who has written every song on each of her albums. Through her songs Taylor articulates with words what she is feeling, especially with storytelling. Deb considers the song “Back to December” a masterpiece.

Deb also finds three similarities between paintings and speeches:

  1. A good speech has voice variation. A good painting has variation in colors and hues.
  2. In a speech, the speaker uses the stage, hand gestures, to bring energy. In paintings, artists also want to add gestures and energies.
  3. A good painting tells a story. The same happens with a speech.

Empowering people in their creative journey

Deb empowers and inspires people in their own creative process in three ways:

  1. She lives her own journey. She does art with passion, and that inspires people.
  2. Deb wrote “68 Secrets of an Illuminated Artist“, in which each card has an idea to support people’s own creative process. This is the product of 10 years’ Deb journaling on her artwork.
  3. Based on Robert Maurer’s book, “One Small Step Can Change Your Life: The Kaizen Way,” if you have an idea, take a really small step. If instead you try to do too much, you overwhelm your brain, and your idea never gets to the creative center of your brain.

Related: Speaking to Promote Your Art

Favorite quotation

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” — Winston Churchill

Recommended book

MONEY Master the Game by Tony Robbins

Routine to Shine

Begin with the end in mind. A really good talk is like a train, you must know well where you are headed and how you’re going to finish.

Links

DebChaney.com

IlluminateTheArtistWithin.com

The Courage to Continue.

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CourageToContinue_IMAGEThank you Marina Milner-Bolotin for your inspiring talk at Toastmasters a few weeks back and this fantastic quote, my current inspirational favourite!  "Success is not final. Failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill. Need support to get courageous for your next step with painting? Join my next workshop in Vancouver, BC April 6th 2016 details: www.IlluminateTheArtistWithin.com.

Sold & Sold. Seems chartreuse is the colour of the day!

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Just sold, these chartreuse colored Fragments of Life Series paintings are on their way to California. Prints available here: Saatchi Online Gallery Deb Chaney. #celebrating!

Be an interior designer! Help us choose art for a naturopathic office...

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Dear reader, thank you for stopping by! I'd love your opinion, please! A dear friend of mine has opened up a naturopathic doctor's office in California and is looking to decorate it with my art work! Gosh I'm so grateful, touched, and excited.  I'd love if you're willing to participate and give your feedback and be the interior designer for today! I have a LOT of artwork, so there are many choices from my extensive portfolios, however to simplify the process, I've steered her towards the Fragments of Life Series work for several reasons:
  • Most of this work is on paper so its easy to ship
  • Some of these paintings have the same green colours shown in two of the office rooms
  • Works on paper can be framed and matted with an aesthetic that will match the decor and feel of the office - she can add her own sense of style
  • These artworks were painted in series so they can be hung next to each other and look great.

For reference I'm calling the rooms; the green room, the sink room, and office room 1 & 2. Pictured above.

Please do leave your comments below with a link from my website to the piece you think would fit in the specified room. I'm excited to see your ideas

And, as a thank you for those that participate, if the good doctor chooses your recommendation, I'd like to offer you one of the following: 50% off an original piece of my artwork or 25% off the painting workshop I am offering in Vancouver, BC in April.

Feature on Art Biz Blog

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chaney-deb-gallery Big thanks to Alyson Stanfield for showcasing an image of me with my Fragments of Life Series Paintings by Deb Chaney paintings in her blog article; 5 Crucial Things To Do After Your Art Openings. I have worked with Alyson in the past and highly recommend her programs and coaching in support of professional visual artists. This article is succinct and well written, valuable for all exhibiting artists. My favourite tip is to keep the gallery space alive! So true, energy is what ultimately attracts us to things, even if we are not consciously aware of it. At my last exhibit at Gallery 117 in Delta with fellow Vancouver artist Amy Bjorn , we had two handsome and talented musicians come and play live during the show! Some of us even started dancing!

Private Painting Lessons Available

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PrvtPaintLessons2016DebBen Here's a fun quick selfie we took last week after our private painting lesson. First off, big shout out and THANK YOU to Ms. Jude Kusnierz of the Beaumont Studios for referring Ben to me for private painting lessons in abstract mixed media painting. Second off, meet Ben Lumb, he is a master craftsman in stone work and owner of Coastal Stonescapes (http://www.coastalstonescapes.com/).  It's a pleasure to inspire and facilitate his journey in painting!

Interested in receiving one-one-one lessons and learn to paint mixed media abstract painting from start to finish? You can learn the basics of abstract painting – the 3 C’s, the 3 WOW’s (how to make your painting fantastic), and how to critique and complete your painting. Diving into the beautiful process with Deb, your lessons will be tailored to your individual needs and wants as per your interest and passion. Some options will be creating in layers by adding and removing paint; mixing heavy body paints, tinting & shading, creating texture, lifting and staining, glazing with polymer mediums, and adding mixed media. Private classes are structured so that you are given information and inspiration, this may include a slide show or a demonstration, and that you set out afterwards to do your homework and painting time. Classes include  handouts.

Dates: You choose! We will go for six one hour classes, each week, for six weeks.

Location: Deb’s home Studios in Kitsilano, Vancouver, BC, Canada or online via video conferencing using zoom.us (you’ll need a computer!)

Cost: $450 Includes 6 lessons and handouts for each lesson. (Discount rates available for groups)

Register: register@debchaney.com or call/text (604) 736- 5111

Never give up: Inspirational Quote on Art

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NeverGiveUp_IMAGE Inspirational Quote for today: "Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it.The time will pass anyways." -Earl Nightingale Workshops, Books & Creative Inspiration

Background painting  is called ‘Let’s Play’ 36” x 36” x 1.5” Mixed Media on canvas by Deb Chaney official website & Art Portfolio, original available for sale or rent at date of this post inquire@debchaney.com

Vancouver Art Studio Available

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Lori Sokoluk  is looking for one more artist to share space in her new studio.Here's the info on the space, and a few (under renovation) photos:

Space available in shared studio 1200sf studio in Strathcona area of Vancouver, BC with good natural light and ventilation; within Crawl boundaries; opposite a park. You'll be sharing with 3 relaxed by professional artists. You'll have 140sf private space plus shared storage, kitchen, lounge, and open flex space. Perfect for painters, jewelers, writers, photographers... no toxic materials, kilns, dusty practices or heavy machinery. $500/month includes heat, electricity, wifi, garbage and recycling service. Available March 1, 2016. Contact Lori Sokoluk 604-782-3511  lori@lorisokoluk.com.

Photos: 1. exterior of the private space that is available 2. inside the private room that is available 3. part of the large open space (other artists and flex space)

Radio Interview with Simon Armstrong

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BCITCoopRadioToday! Tuesday February 9th, 2016 at 3pm you can tune into BCIT Co-op Radio and enjoy an inspirational interview with Deb Chaney by Simon Armstrong about creativity, life as an artist, creative process and other answers Deb gave to Simon's intriguing and valiant questions! Stream the radio station live here at: BC IT Radio live stream  Visit their website at BCIT Co-op Radio or simply go the old fashioned way, tune in on your radio to 107.9. Here are the interview links if you missed it. Part 1: Part 1 Deb Chaney Simon Armstrong Interview  Part 2: Deb Chaney Simon Armstrong Interview Part 2

Thank you Brave Girls!

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Screen Shot 2016-01-21 at 8.07.53 AM Over the holidays, my daughter Ruthie and I went to visit my friend Liz, and ended up having a beautiful chat and connection with her sister, Yolanta. Yolanta shared with me about ‘a little bird told me’ and the ‘brave girls club’ and showed me an example of the weekly inspirational and positive emails she receives each week from these soulful, uplifting, and creative women. Brave Girls. She also shared that they were looking for bird art submission for their newsletter.  I just love what these Brave Girls are doing and I got excited when I saw the art call. So, after we got home, Ruthie and I got out the paints and collage materials and made a bunch of little birdie themed art pieces.   This Red & Green birdie piece we made together and is about 5” x 7” postcard size.  Thank you Brave Girls for showing our artwork on your newsletter! Deb

Art in the Venues - Performance Works Theatre Granville Island Exhibit

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ArtInVenuesPosterIMAGEBig thanks to Una at Performance Works Theater for her support in organizing and helping with setting up the display for this show. PERFORMANCE WORKS and the Granville Island Culture Society presents Where Spirituality Meets Physicality, an exhibit by Deb Chaney, January 6 – March 2, 2016 at Granville Island, 1218 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8. Exhibit can be viewed one hour prior to each performance or by appointment. Contact 604 687 3005 admin@giculturalsociety.org  www.performanceworks.ca

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Where Spirituality meets Physicality, is a series of abstract landscape paintings by Deb Chaney that were created while exploring into the question; where does spirituality meet physicality? In each painting, the earth/ground represents the physical nature of existence where the artist uses heavy body acrylics and mediums such a modeling paste with raw earth materials such as sand, salt and paper collage to create thick textured earthy matter: "Physicality". The sky/upper portion of each painting represents the spiritual nature of existence where the artist taps into the unseen realm of spirit, faith, surrender, trust, and inner listening allowing these to guide her gestural manipulation of watered down liquid acrylics and polymer mediums to express:  "Spirituality". The act and and process of creating these painting allows the artist to gain insight into this question of where and perhaps how spirituality and physicality meet. Each painting reveals its answer to the artist through its final name.

Here are the works on display at this venue and their price listing if you are interested in purchasing please do contact me info@debchaney.com or text at (604) 736-5111. Thank you always to collectors and supporters!

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Paintings for long wall/South Wall (above shelf): 1.    Passion 30” x 40” x 1.5” Mixed Media & Acrylics on Canvas $ 850 (c) Deb Chaney www.debchaney.com info@debchaney.com (604) 736 - 5111 2.    Creative Process 36” x 36” x 1.5” Mixed Media & Acrylics on Canvas $ 950  (c) Deb Chaney www.debchaney.com info@debchaney.com (604) 736 - 5111 3.    Stillness 36” x 48” x 1.5” Mixed Media & Acrylics on Canvas $ 1250  (c) Deb Chaney www.debchaney.com info@debchaney.com (604) 736 - 5111 4.    Grounding 30” x 40” x 1.5” Mixed Media & Acrylics on Canvas $850  (c) Deb Chaney www.debchaney.com info@debchaney.com (604) 736 - 5111 5.    Feeling Emotions 24 x 24 x  1.5” Mixed Media & Acrylics on Canvas $250 (c) Deb Chaney www.debchaney.com info@debchaney.com (604) 736 - 5111 6.    Sands of Time 16  x 16  x  1.5” Mixed Media & Acrylics on Canvas $150  (c) Deb Chaney www.debchaney.com info@debchaney.com (604) 736 - 5111 7.    Jericho Sands 16  x 16  x  1.5” Mixed Media & Acrylics on Canvas $150  (c) Deb Chaney www.debchaney.com info@debchaney.com (604) 736 - 5111

Vermont_AtPerWorks2016

Painting for Feature Wall (Side area next to women’s washroom) 1.    Vermont in a Snowstorm 36” x 24” x 1.5” Mixed Media & Acrylics on Canvas $950 (c) Deb Chaney www.debchaney.com info@debchaney.com (604) 736 - 5111

Romance_AtPerWOr2016

Paintings for North Wall - Two Sections Split by pillar 1.    Romance I (diptych) 36” x 24” x 1.5”  Mixed Media & Acrylics on Canvas $850 ea or $ 1500 for both (c) Deb Chaney www.debchaney.com info@debchaney.com (604) 736 - 5111 2.    Romance II (diptych) 36” x 24” x 1.5” Mixed Media & Acrylics on Canvas $850 ea or $ 1500 for both (c) Deb Chaney www.debchaney.com info@debchaney.com (604) 736 - 5111

if you are interested in purchasing an original artwork please do contact info@debchaney.com or text at (604) 736-5111. Thank you always to collectors and supporters!

Thank you D2Art & Sala Interiors!

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DChaneyFragsLife Big shout out and THANK YOU to my gallery in Los Angeles - D2 Art & Sala Interiors for selling my original piece entitled Fragments of Life #14 . I am grateful and  excited to have another California collector and appreciative to my art being in the world and adding beauty and positive energy into people's living and working space! THANK YOU for your support. Yippee! Success! This  blog is my celebration!

Fragments of Life # 14, 23" x 30" Acrylics on 300 pound coldpress watercolour paper.Original Sold. See more in this series Fragments of Life paintings Deb Chaney  . . Prints Available at Deb CHaney art Saatchi Online Gallery.