Chastney "Chaz" Conley
HERstory
Chastney, artistically known as Chaz, was born and raised in Southwest Detroit, Michigan. When she isn't spending time with her three children, she spends time with her first love, Art. Chaz has been involved in art for over 20 years. She attended Cass Technical High School where she majored in Arts and Crafts. Chaz transitioned to Eastern Michigan University where she received her Bachelor's of Science in Arts Management.
Chaz has always enjoyed taking ordinary items, and making them into above average creations! She is a painter, a sculpture, a poet, as well as an art teacher. An art advocate at its finest, Chaz stays heavily involved in the community when it comes to bringing art to the youth, as well as interested adults.
In 2010, she began to experiment with self-employment as a tattoo artist. On top of that, she hosted mobile paint parties throughout the Metro Detroit Area. While being self-employed, she always kept a "traditional job" for financial security. However, in March 2017, Chaz decided to make a leap of faith to pursue her goal of owning her art company. Being able to spend more time with her family, as well as being financially independent, she hasn't looked back since.
"Coming from Southwest Detroit, my community inspires me. It is a melting pot full of culture and diversity from many nationalities. In the midst of it all, there are the unseen and unsung artists. Knowing that there is a chance to connect bring those artists to creative opportunities is driving force of my work. Art unites the masses in ways words cannot, and it is an integral part of life that must be embraced. My motto is 'Every day, life is an artistic experience.' In order for me to help others to understand that message,
The Art of Life L.L.C was established."