Category Archives: Blog page

Research Walk

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Chantel Greene

Sometimes when I have artist block, am feeling uninspired, unsure what my next series should be, or I just need to get out of the house while still feeling productive, I take a research walk.  I grab my camera, sketchbook, … Continue reading →

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Business Cards!
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Posted on September 1, 2011 by Chantel Greene

I’m really excited because today I just finished ordering my business cards!  I’ve never had business cards before and am really excited to see my name on them.  I used moo.com and ordered the mini cards with images on my … Continue reading →

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Failure and Creativity
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Posted on June 2, 2011 by Chantel Greene

A couple of weeks ago I had a perfect week. I woke up at 6am and exercised everyday, and was cranking out quality work in the basement. It was sunny weather, I took long walks while listening to my “Happy … Continue reading →

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Love Art Gallery 2nd Anniversary!

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Chantel Greene

This Saturday the 4th the Love Art! Gallery is having a 2nd anniversary celebration.  There will be musical guests from 10am-6pm, face painting for the kids, and plenty of snacks.  Come by, meet the artists, watch some demos and maybe … Continue reading →

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Things I’ve Learned
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Posted on May 17, 2011 by Chantel Greene

Since I wrote my last declarative post about pursuing art full time I’d like to say that I’ve been working full steam ahead, waking up early to run 5 miles and painting all day only emerging from the studio for … Continue reading →

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Making a Decision
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Posted on April 6, 2011 by Chantel Greene

I’ve recently made a big decision about my life, and thought since I have this outlet I’d like to write about my decision making process and everything that I’ve been thinking about for the past 9 months or so. It’s … Continue reading →

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First-First Friday

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Chantel Greene

Nothing is official until I get the word from the gallery, so write this in pencil….but I’m really excited for the First Friday at the Love Art! Gallery coming up on April 1st.  The address is: 8036 SE 13th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97202

I’ll update with more details when I get the word, but things should get going around 6-7pm.  Hope to see people there!

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First Friday

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Chantel Greene

Hi everyone! Sorry this post is a little late, but this upcoming Friday is the First Friday for the SE side which means that the galleries stay open later and host receptions usually with food, drinks, and sometimes music. This … Continue reading →

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Update

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Chantel Greene

I’ve been pretty busy with life lately, but thought I should post an update on what I’ve been up to. First off, I dropped my work at the Love Art! gallery so it should be up by now if anyone … Continue reading →

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Exciting News!

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Chantel Greene

I’ve been bursting with excitement this past week because I had something in the works, but nothing was official so I had to wait. Now I can talk about it though…I have official gallery representation!! I was just accepted into … Continue reading →

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