Deb Chaney

Organization:

Contemporary Abstract Artist

Credentials:

Elected Member, Society of Canadian Artists

Deb Chaney, SCA is a contemporary artist creating large abstract paintings on canvas and paper. Using brushes, palette knives, and rags, she applies and scrapes away acrylics, mixed medias, sand, and collage elements to create her highly textured, multi layered art pieces. Her work is exhibited in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Barbara, CA and Vancouver, Canada. She works from her studio at The Old Foundry Building in East Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Her most recent body of work, Pure Abstraction, is a communication of her love for nature and an exploration of texture and colour. Her biggest influences are the American Abstract Expressionist/Colour Field painters of the 1960’s. Deb teaches Illuminate the Artist Within(TM) workshops in abstract painting and creativity principles.

Courses Taught:

Sept - Dec 2010 Experimental and Energizing Abstract Painting, 9 week class, Brock House, Vancouver, BC
July - December 2010- Introduction to Abstract Painting in Acrylics, 2 day weekend intensive workshops, Vancouver and N. Vancouver, BC
May 2010 Acrylics Demonstration, OPUS Framing and Art Supplies, GI, Vancouver, BC
2009- Current Private Mentorship Classes in studio, Santa Barbara, CA & Vancouver, BC
2008 - 2009 Living your Creative Dream with The 9 Modern Day Muses and a Bodyguard, 8 weeks, Santa Barbara, CA, USA

What students are saying:

"The passion that Deb has for painting comes through loud and clear in her art lessons. I thoroughly enjoyed learning how to paint with her. She covered everything from types of paint, brushes, and color to style and structure. If you take a class from her you won't be disappointed!" Stacy Drinkut, Accupunctist, Santa Barbara, CA

“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 Evans, 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

"Deb is excellent. She goes far beyond what anyone else I’ve seen doing in this area. . I recommend her to anyone wishing to discover their creativity and greater potential."
Jai Der Singh, Nevada City, CA