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This was a fun and informative collaboration with the Invasive Species Council of British Columbia @iscbc. My design features a child removing invasive plants allowing native species to thrive. It will be used as a part of ISCBC's education program in the form of stickers and signs posted in areas of stewardship work.

You can read more about it here: https://bcinvasives.ca/news/knowledge-sharing-and-storytelling-through-stickers/

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Last week I was hosted by RDM Lawyers in the @downtownabbotsford Art and Wine Walk.

Thank you to RDM for hosting and to everyone who came by and left kind comments or purchased some of my work, it was a lovely evening.

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Wow a bear paw! Since you used it no one else can :) very much a coincidence considering they look nothing alike ❤️🐾

Art vs Artist 2022. A selection of my work/opportunities for my existing work from this past year. I’m so proud of what I was able to accomplish, it was definitely the year of public art and my most successful year as a small business owner/artist. A lot of murals and art installations around the Fraser Valley as well as being flown to the unveiling of the mural I designed for New Orleans. I had my first solo exhibition and painted my largest work to date. I created a lot of designs for Indigenous-focused campaigns this year, partnering with many businesses. It is incredible to have the opportunity to use my artwork to make a difference. I feel very blessed to be able to make a living being creative and for all the opportunities that I’ve had. I am also thankful for the holidays as I’m currently on the butt end of art fatigue/burnout and I’ve pulled back a little bit from social media to keep my mental health in check. In transparency, it isn’t always sunshine and roses and I think it’s important to share that. I’m very excited about what the new year will bring. New murals and projects are being planned and I’m currently working on a personal piece that I’m very excited to share, it is a goal of mine to create more personal art in the coming year. In 2023 I will be relaunching my online shop so keep your eye out for that. I am so thankful to everyone who supports my work, from the companies I’ve been blessed to work with to the individuals who commission me or purchase my prints to those that like and share my work with others. It means the world. Happy New Year to ya’ll, see you next year!

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Another series of paintings from this year (sorta).

I poured the colourful latex paint on these 12" x 12" canvases back in 2019 for a university project. This year I decided to add some of my Indigenous art on them to create one of a kind pieces featuring Raven, Frog and Otter. All are sold.

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I'll Have a Sazerac with That, Acrylic on Panel, 24" x 36", 2023

This piece was inspired by my experience in New Orleans in the spring of 2022. I had the most incredible opportunity to design a mural for a levee in the French Quarter, which was then executed by Louisiana artist JoLean Barkley. The mural project was put together by the Consulate General of Canada, the Office of New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, and the Arts Council of New Orleans. I was flown out to the Big Easy last year by Canadian Consulate for the unveiling of the mural. I saw gators in the swamp! In fact, it was the same bayou that inspired the artwork for Princess and the Frog which is one of my favourite Disney films. The alligator’s reflection is of Indigenous design, a call to the mural itself, all surrounded in the flora of a Louisiana swamp and framed in an oyster shell. I will never forget my first experience eating oysters (I haven't had a good once since) with my mother, Noella De Maina – Consul, Foreign Policy and Public Affairs and Consul General of Canada, Dr. Rachel McCormick who also was the one who suggested I paint something inspired by my experience and told me to try a Sazerac with that.

* Please ignore Instagrams compression issues - for a better view check it out on my website!

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Some 4" x 4" paintings. The two on the left were a part of The Big Tiny exhibition at the @karitonartgallery and the two on the right I brought with me to the @newwestcraft Indigenous Market. All are sold! But I still have a few of these tiny canvases lying around for future use!

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I'm a little behind in posting this, but in June I finished up a second mural at John MacLure Community School.

I decided to illustrate he salmon life cycle in almost a story book or colouring page theme. The mural is located in a large "nook" in the hallway at the main entrance featuring two spawning sockeye. Trailing behind behind the mural is additional flowing imagery of salmon eggs, fry, and alevin. It was a challenge taking a full photo of the space due to limitations of the hallway space and lighting. You can also see the Thunderbird mural I created last year out the window.

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Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day!

Repost @heu_in_bc (on insta)

National Indigenous Peoples Day is a time to honour, celebrate and stand in solidarity with Indigenous peoples. The demand for massive systemic change and real progress on Truth and Reconciliation must not be ignored. HEU proudly represents thousands of Indigenous health care workers across the province. [art by Chantelle Trainor-Matties]

#art #artist #frettchanstudios #indigenous #heu #national indigenous history month #national indigenous peoples day #native art #chantelle trainor-matties #turtle island #british columbia

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On Sunday I had a booth at @aacd_events where we were blessed with some sunshine, stories, dancing, bannock and a plethora of amazing Indigenous vendors sharing their work. I've attending this event for years, but it was my first time as a vendor here sharing and selling my art. I had the opportunity to connect with old and new friends and find some time to do a little shopping of my own! Beaded Pompom earrings by @kung_creations

#Indigenous Art #Market #Frettchan Studios #Chantelle Trainor-Matties #Artist #Indigenous Artist #AACD #Tourism Abbotsford #AboriginalArtsandCulureDay #SupportingIndigenousBusinesses #Fraser Valley #Cultural Preservation #Indigenous Voices

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It was a busy weekend with markets on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday I had a booth at the New West Craft Indigenous Market put together by @newwestcraft and @shopfirstnations! Thank you to everyone who came out in the rain that we truly needed, it was an incredible day. We were selling my work before we even finished setting up the booth! A big thank you to everyone who had a hand in organizing this event and giving Indigenous folks a place to to share their work, music, food, and stories. Truly looking forward to next year.

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Xg̱esit (Hummingbird), Latex on Panel, 24 x 24, 2023 Hummingbirds make me think of my mother because they make her think of her mother ♥ This piece was also a part of my solo exhibition, Dihliksgigat - Many Different Colours @karitonartgallery last month. It will be on display and available for purchase @artvancouver next week.

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Ts'ik (Hawk), Latex paint on panel, 16 x 20, 2023 This piece was part of my solo exhibition, Dihliksgigat - Many Different Colours @karitonartgallery last month. It will be on display and available for purchase @artvancouver next week.

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It has already been a year since the unveiling of the mural I designed titled "Connections", located in the French Quarter of New Orleans (you'll have to go back to read about it). It was a monumental moment in my life and career and I look back on it still blown away that I had that opportunity. On the same day I ate oysters for the first time and I haven't had a good oyster since. Before I left, Consul General of Canada, Dr. Rachel McCormick suggested that maybe one day I could create a piece inspired by my experience. I am about 90% done this painting (I've made it blurry on purpose to maintain some sort of wonder). This project has made me take a step back and realize how much I love to add intricate details to my work. Often by the time I get to do a passion project I'm just too burnt out. I haven't painted something this detailed in years and even then this has to be the most detailed piece of work that I've done. I set an arbitrary date, April 4th, to have it completed by, but I started stressing myself out for no reason other than I wanted to have it completed today, which is silly. Deadlines are great, but not everything needs to be rushed. So I decided to sit back and really see how much I could push myself to add those finer details and take more time to develop my work and I'm so pleased with how it is coming along. I cannot wait to share the final work when I'm ready to call it done. Sorry for the tease!

#New Orleans #Painting #art #Frettchan Studios #artist #Indigenous art #aligator #NOLA #swamp #flora #fauna #wild life #work in progress

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I designed the Indigenous logo for the new food program Rooted @simonfraseru. Thank you for working with me @sfufood_ , it was a pleasure to be a part of this project. You can read more about the program and logo design at the link in my bio.

Last week was the launch and I was able to join my sisters who attend SFU for lunch in the dining commons to try some of the dishes by Chef Steph Baryluk, they were delicious!

My sisters then invited me over to @sfu_isc where we worked on medicine bags and I felt very welcomed, thank you for having me.

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It was so nice to see all the pink yesterday! I wanted to share a really lovely article about my practice written by Toni Biondi @ufvalumni!

https://alumni.ufv.ca/stories/art-for-a-cause/

#indigenous art #pink shirt day #frettchan studios #chantelle trainor-matties #article #ufv #university of the fraser valley #art #pink #anti bullying day #ufv alumni

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Pink Shirt Day is coming up on February 22 and there is still time to get a pink shirt from @socialawareness_byle if you haven't already! To get your shirts on time please order by February 13th for Canada-Wide delivery, 16th for Saskatchewan / Alberta, and 20th for British Columbia (link in bio). If you are local, the @ufvbookstore is also carrying my pink shirts! See previous pink shirt post or visit https://leadingedgepromo.ca/product-category/indigenous-pink-shirt/ for more details on the campaign.

#Indigenous art #pink shirt day #artist #Frettchan Studios #Chantelle Trainor-Matties #Native Art #Indigenous #butterfly #pink shirt #anti bullying day #mental heath #campaign #pink

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Private commission to memorialize Acer the pet squirrel. I really enjoyed working on this piece and hearing all the cute stories about this little rescue. Prints will be available in the near future, DM or email if you're interested.

#squirrel #Indigenous Art #Frettchan Studios #Chantelle Trainor-Matties #digital art #illustration #northwest coast #First Nations #Native art #flora #fauna #rodent