Author Archives: Chantel Greene

Fear of Success

I love to read the OffBeat Blogs every morning after checking my email (I became obsessed while planning my own OffBeat wedding).  This morning I found an amazing article on the OffBeat Home and Life blog written by Mallory Carlson.  … Continue reading

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Love of Portland Show

I will be participating in the “Love of Portland” show again this year, and I have created this new painting especially for the show that demonstrates my love of our weird city.  This year the show has over 300 artists … Continue reading

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Returning

It’s been a long time since I wrote a blog post!  This last year has been really busy and it shows no signs of slowing down, so I had better learn to keep up.  Last year I created my art … Continue reading

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Solo Show Scheduled

I’m excited to announce that I’m having my first mini solo show at Cast Iron Studios starting sometime mid/late January through February!  If I can get enough people interested in coming I’ll even hold a little reception 🙂  I’ll be … Continue reading

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Portland Open Studios Wrap Up

  A huge “thank you!” goes out to all of you who came to visit me during the Portland Open Studios Tour.  I met a lot of amazing people, made some important contacts, had fun doing demos, and generally had … Continue reading

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Winter Wax Exhibition

Come visit the 2nd Annual Encaustic art show at Milepost 5. November 2nd – December 2nd Come out and enjoy art, wine, and great company! When: Opening Reception with the artists — November 2nd from 6-9pm Artist holiday gift show … Continue reading

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Little Things Show

I’m busy finishing my paintings for the annual “Little Things 12” show at the Guardino gallery on Alberta.  This long running holiday show features small pieces of artwork (7″x7″ or under) and is a perfect place to find gifts for … Continue reading

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Street Car Loop Celebration

This month is going to be busy because I have 3 vending opportunities coming up.  I’m doing the First Thursday Street Gallery on the 6th like I do every month, I’m vending at Hump Day again on the 12th, and … Continue reading

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On the Edge: The Launchpad’s Last Group Show

For those of you that have followed my art journey from the beginning you might remember that the first time I showed my art in public, apart from class exhibitions in college, was in the Launchpad’s “Facing Fear” show in … Continue reading

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Fundraiser for: Hump Day

I wanted to get out the word about a fundraiser I’m attending on Friday.  The nonprofit Creative Collaborations is throwing a fundraising event June 29th at Salmon Street Studios so that a new monthly community marketplace can be launched on … Continue reading

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