About DENI RAYNEAU ART
Hi I'm Deni and I'm and Abstract Expressionist Artist from Sydney, Australia. I love what I do and it's crazy that I get to do it every day. I want that for you too.
My inspiration is drawn from the natural world in particular flowers and botanticals. However, I paint intuitively. I don't have anything specific in mind when I begin, I allow the painting and colours and marks lead me. I respond to the last thing I did rather than looking too far ahead or thinking about a finished painting. While I am inspired by nature it is, for me, a reflection of my inner world. My paintings feel loose and a little bit wild, uncontained and messy because this is what it feels like inside of me.
I am so happy to share my process and these paintings with you. I would love to see what you create, so please share on social media and hashtag #denirayneauart
I have mentored, taught, lead groups and individuals both online and inperson. And it is a honour to see the change happen before my eyes. Sometimes I call myself a witness, sometimes someone who gives permission and sometimes a Fire Starter - someone who ignites the flame under your dreams. Whatever the name for it - I know its my gift and it's my pleasure to serve you.
What my students say
Deni has the power to expose limiting beliefs and to profoundly shift your thinking with her heart-centered, intuitive, and nonjudgmental approach. She is passionate about helping other artists to get out of their own way and really connect to what lights them up. She has helped me immensely to overcome my fears and imposter syndrome and to truly own that I am an artist!
Kara Jean Estey, Maine, USA
Deni is passionate about bringing the best out of everyone and I believe a lot of this has to do with her honesty….in understanding how deeply afraid of it we really are. Deni inspires us to look within… explore our why…consistently showing up and doing. There are no rules.. no right or wrong.. when Deni says this is no ordinary Art Course … believe me it won’t be. If you are standing on the edge as I was do yourself the biggest favour … jump in and thrive.
Cecilee Georgeson, NSW, Australia
Deni, you have an incredible way of gathering women who couldn’t be more different from each other like our group and making it incredibly cohesive.
You’re magic is in truly “seeing” each of us, our unique strengths and then beautifully reflecting that back. For me there have been a million micro shifts that have powerfully changed my life and my work. I feel incredibly grounded and clear about the work I’m creating and have shed so many layers of “should” and I can’t tell you how amazing that feels.
Jackie Deblasio, Alberta, Canada
Deni has delivered everything that I needed. Which is, a coalescing of my spirit and my creativity.
I have certainly shifted from the beginning in that my self confidence has been strengthened, along with a more assured knowledge of the value of my work.
Deni, you are amazing. You understand and empathise with our diverse personalities and guide us to thoughts and considerations that lead us forward.
Jan Clark, NSW, Australia
I have been painting for 28 years and writing since I could hold a pencil. However, with Deni’s support and magical fire energy, I learned how much more I had to give on both fronts and how to present my creations in a way that is authentically me.
Kristen Ashley, Conneticut, USA
I'm so grateful I found Deni's art classes as she's such a wonderful empathic and knowledgeable teacher.
In my abstract art course with Deni, I had so much excitement and fun throughout the lessons with great people who wanted to explore their creative sides. Deni helped me ‘let go’ and gave me insights on colour, texture, structure and composition. Deni’s guidance on color theory and composition in particular has really helped me. I’ve since been asked to sell a piece!
The class also helped me and the other students get out of our comfort zones - it’s actually not that easy to stop your mind from overthinking. For me, relaxing into the art and simply allowing myself to create lines and marks that were uniquely mine was revelatory. I understood myself a whole lot more.
I highly recommend everyone take an art class to get the brain and body thinking and moving in unique and different ways.
Christiana Knight, NSW, Australia
Deni's process eliminates overthinking, frustration and doubts that all artists face. Her framework stems from the heart and the results are powerful!
Gina Quinlan, California, USA
Absolutely cherish every moment of our classes. What I observed after the 5th session was a shift in my mindset, where I became less concerned about the end result and more immersed in the joy of the creative process, relishing every minute of being fully present in the moment.
Many thanks to Deni for being an incredible artist & an amazing teacher
Reihanah Pourhamedani, NSW, Australia
OMG Deni, how can I ever thank you enough.
I’m feeling more confident of dealing with areas
I want to expand on and areas
I want to push back & all with your ‘can do’ zen energy.