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Deborah E Chaney ● |
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1.Surrender
(Series: Where Spirituality meets Physicality), Mixed Media and
Acrylics on Canvas 60x40x1.5 in., US$ 3,500.00
2.Subtle Shift
(Series: Where Spirituality meets Physicality), Mixed Media and
Acrylics on Canvas 60x40x1.5 in., US$ 3,500.00
3.Sorciere
(Series: Where Spirituality meets Physicality), Mixed Media and
Acrylics on Canvas 60x40x1.5 in., US$ 3,500.00
4.Storming (Series:
Where Spirituality meets Physicality), Mixed Media and Acrylics on
Canvas 60x40x1.5 in., US$ 6,500.00
5.Fragments of Life
#15, Mixed Media and Acrylics on Paper 23x30 in., US$ 850.00
6.Fragments of Life
#16, Mixed Media and Acrylics on Paper 23x30 in., US$ 850.00
7.Fragments of Life
#18, Mixed Media and Acrylics on Paper 23x30 in., US$ 850.00
8.Fragments of Life
#19, Mixed Media and Acrylics on Paper 23x30 in., US$ 850.00
9.Fragments of Life
#20, Mixed Media and Acrylics on Paper 23x30 in., US$ 850.00 |
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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
involves listening to the piece in progress and allowing it to guide
me to its next step. Sometimes I am adding layer upon layer and
removing parts of each layer. I have no exact plan as to what the
finished piece will become.
I let each layer guide me and trust the finished image will emerge.
I paint with large sky flow brushes, palette knives, sea sponges,
sturdy workshop rags, and even my fingers and sleeves. In mid
process I have often thought I would eat the paint if that was what
the painting required. The process of creating paintings challenges,
invigorates and inspires me. Often what motivates me to jump out of
bed in the morning is a thought as to I what next layer I need to
add – or take away – on a piece I am currently working on. I
practice daily, relish the process, and am grateful to live and work
in my passion.
Biography
Deb Chaney began painting and selling her work in California in 2000
at local fairs and coffee shops. With an undergraduate degree in
Earth and Ocean Sciences, Deb’s painting skills were predominantly
self-taught, though she studied with several prominent artists such
as Lana Grow, Ann Baldwin, Bob Burridge, and Adolfo Girala.
Collectors began to take notice of Deb’s work when she began to
exhibit weekly at the Santa Barbara, CA Art Walk in 2007 and as well
the unveiling of her first large body of work entitled ‘Raw
Expression’ exhibited at Sojourner Cafe in Santa Barbara and then
later at SWITCH Boutique in Beverly Hills. This body of work earned
her elected member status of the Society of Canadian Artist.
In 2009, she moved back to her hometown of Vancouver, BC and was
commissioned by RainMaker Films, Inc. to provide an abstract
painting for one of their films. She also participated in Canada’s
largest open studio event; The East End Culture Crawl and has done
so each year since.
Deb is also a published writer. She is the author of the box card
set The 68 Secrets of an Illuminated Artist: How to Stay in your
Creative Flow, Despite Any Obstacle, 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].
Deb Chaney currently lives and works at the Live/ Work ARC Studios
in Vancouver, BC. As well as maintaining her own studio practice,
she is a workshop facilitator and the founder of Illuminate the
Artist Within(TM), a company whose mission is to playfully and
compassionately illuminate the artist within each and everyone of
us. Illuminate the Artist Within(TM) offers workshops, retreats, and
a line of products designed to support creativity. |
