
I am drawn to color and texture. I usually begin my paintings by laying down bold and random brush work. It's at this time that my work is raw and makes me a little uncomfortable.I try not to think too hard about what will happen, but instead, focus on the process of painting. It's a bit like meditation; letting go and trusting. I have to remind myself not to be afraid of ruining a piece, as I know in time, it can be rescued. A lot of editing takes place; layers are added and then scraped off, revealing a little bit of the painting's history. There are highs and lows, but I am always left feeling like I've connected with something far greater than myself.
I was a ceramic artist for 15 years before emerging as an abstract painter 7 years ago. I had always wanted to paint but found plenty of excuses not to. A health scare and an empty nest was what I needed to pick up a brush and begin. It's been such a wonderful journey and I'm grateful for the support of family and friends.
Someone once told me: your work makes me feel good. I can't think of a nicer compliment.
- Chris Shands
CHRIS SHANDS NOVEMBER 2021
Chris Shands original oil paintings and mixed media Petit Bijoux will be available for purchase here online and in our gallery on Grove Avenue opening on November 4th, 2021.
AVAILABLE PAINTINGS
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DEEP BREATH
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GETTING JIGGY WITH IT
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PETIT BIJOU 13 (8×10)
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PETIT BIJOU 12 (8×10)
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PETIT BIJOU 11 (8×10)
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PETIT BIJOU 10 (8×10)
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PETIT BIJOU 18 (6×8)
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PETIT BIJOU 17 (6×8)
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PETIT BIJOU 16 (6×8)
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PETIT BIJOU 15 (6×8)
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PETIT BIJOU 14 (6×8)
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PETIT BIJOU 13 (6×8)
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PETIT BIJOU 12 (6×8)
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PETIT BIJOU 11 (6×8)
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PETIT BIJOU 10 (6×8)
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PETIT BIJOU 17 (5×5)
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PETIT BIJOU 16 (5×5)
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PETIT BIJOU 15 (5×5)
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PETIT BIJOU 14 (5×5)
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PETIT BIJOU 13 (5×5)
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PETIT BIJOU 12 (5×5)
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PETIT BIJOU 11 (5×5)
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PETIT BIJOU 10 (5×5)
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THE BUTTERFLY
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SOMEONE LIKE YOU
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WILD CHILD II
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DANCE LESSONS II
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DANCE LESSONS I
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SEEING CLEARLY
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LOVER
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LAST NIGHT | DREAMED OF BLUE
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WASHED AWAY
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STAY AWHILE
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TELL ME YOUR SECRETS
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BLACK TIE OPTIONAL
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AT PEACE
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RHYTHM AND BLUES
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LITTLE THINGS MEAN A LOT
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LITTLE FIRECRACKER
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PETIT BIJOU 91
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PETIT BIJOU 90
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PETIT BIJOU 89
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PETIT BIJOU 88
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PETIT BIJOU 87
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PETIT BIJOU 86
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PETIT BIJOU 85
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PETIT BIJOU 84
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PETIT BIJOU 83
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PETIT BIJOU 82
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PETIT BIJOU 81
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PETIT BIJOU 80
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PETIT BIJOU 79
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PETIT BIJOU 78
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PETIT BIJOU 77
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PETIT BIJOU 76
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PETIT BIJOU 75
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PETIT BIJOU 74
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PETIT BIJOU 73
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PETIT BIJOU 72
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PETIT BIJOU 71
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PETIT BIJOU 70
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PETIT BIJOU 69
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PETIT BIJOU 68
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PETIT BIJOU 67
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PETIT BIJOU 66
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PETIT BIJOU 65
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PETIT BIJOU 64
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PETIT BIJOU 63
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PETIT BIJOU 62
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PETIT BIJOU 61
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PETIT BIJOU 60
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PETIT BIJOU 9 (5×5)
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PETIT BIJOU 8 (5×5)
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PETIT BIJOU 7 (5×5)
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PETIT BIJOU 6 (5×5)
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PETIT BIJOU 5 (5×5)
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PETIT BIJOU 4 (5×5)
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PETIT BIJOU 3 (5×5)
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PETIT BIJOU 2 (5×5)
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PETIT BIJOU 1 (5×5)
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PETIT BIJOU 7 (6×8)
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PETIT BIJOU 6 (6×8)
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PETIT BIJOU 5 (6×8)
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PETIT BIJOU 4 (6×8)
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PETIT BIJOU 3 (6×8)
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PETIT BIJOU 2 (6×8)
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PETIT BIJOU 1 (6×8)
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PETIT BIJOU 6 (9×11)
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PETIT BIJOU 5 (9×11)
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PETIT BIJOU 4 (9×11)
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PETIT BIJOU 3 (9×11)
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PETIT BIJOU 2 (9×11)
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PETIT BIJOU 1 (9×11)
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