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A Special Gift
I usually write about gifts people commission me to make for them, but today I want to share a gift I received. It’s been more than 4 years since “The Thunderbird” installation was completed and hung on the wall at … Continue reading
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A Classic – Picture Day at the Mall
There aren’t too many parents who haven’t felt exasperated trying to capture a festive family photo. This includes that first Christmas photo with Santa at the Mall which has become a classic. For babies and toddlers it’s a moment of … Continue reading
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My Little Elf . . .
Many years ago, and for a period of about 10 years, I created a gift line of wire-bodied resin elves. They were very popular during the Christmas season and my customers looked forward to adding new characters to their collection … Continue reading
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The Doll Maker Vignette
It’s Finally Here! The November issue of DOLL CASTLE Magazine is finally out and on the front cover you’ll find a vignette called “The Doll Maker”. I worked on this commission over several months. It’s more than a portrait commission, … Continue reading
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The Toller Cranston Commission
Pat Gorgas came to visit early in the Covid days. We sat on my porch, social distancing as she described the project she wanted me to do. A commission of the late Toller Cranston – Canadian national figure skating champion … Continue reading
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Tagged art dolls, Canadian National Figure Skating Championship, figurative art dolls, Figure skating, figurines, living doll polymer clay, Minto Skating Club, olympic Figure Skaters, original art dolls, original one-of-a-kind dolls, Ottawa art, ottawa art galleries, ottawa artists, polyform products, polymer clay, sculpture, toller cranston, World Figure Skating
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Studio Space Downsize
This quote by Leonard Da Vinci is going to be put to the test as I settle into my new studio space – a compact 8′ x 6.5′ room. This is the space where I sculpt and create my figurative … Continue reading
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I’m Still Here!
I haven’t posted much over the last few months with good reason. My husband and I made the decision of downsizing and moving closer to the city core last summer. This involved selling our home, purging, finding temporary accommodations all … Continue reading
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A Story About the “Mémère” Elf
Last November I posted photos of some Christmas elves I made. Not long afterwards I received a message from someone who was in a frenzy to get her hands on one particular elf I had shown that looked just like … Continue reading
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Teacher’s Sample Sale at Wall Candy Art Expo This Saturday!
Teaching is a big part of my life as an artist. I love sharing my techniques and introducing both young and old to the joys of 3D sculpting and polymer clay. My style of teaching is to work alongside my students … Continue reading
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Tagged art, art dolls, christmas, Christmas decorations, Christmas originals, Christmas Ornaments, Elves, figurative sculpture, La Befana, living doll, Maria Saracino, polyform products, polymer clay, Santa Reliefs, Santa's Elf, saracino collection, sculpey, sculpture, super sculpey
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The Buddha Commission
Not all artists accept commissions – they can be stressful because you are trying to meet someone else’s expectations. You might also be asked to create something that is outside of your usual area of work. As a result of … Continue reading
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