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The Toller Cranston Commission

Posted on August 1, 2020 by

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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Studio Space Downsize

Posted on May 30, 2020 by

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!

Posted on March 12, 2020 by

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

Posted on November 22, 2019 by

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!

Posted on November 17, 2019 by

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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The Buddha Commission

Posted on July 21, 2019 by

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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Fish with Faces

Posted on May 8, 2019 by

A few years ago I developed a series of smaller sculptures for an exhibit supporting the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa.  Expanding on a polymer relief class I was teaching at the time, “Fish with Faces” came to be. … Continue reading →

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Light, Space, Time Competition and Exhibit

Posted on April 1, 2019 by

This morning I found out I received 1st place in the 3D category of the Light,Space,Time Figurative Exhibit. My winning entry was “The Railroad Traveller”. I also received a Merit Award for “Lunch in the Park”.  I’m beyond thrilled, not … Continue reading →

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Cormac, the Brew Master Leprechaun

Posted on February 21, 2019 by

The Irish celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, their patron saint on March 17th, but did you know that St. Patrick was the son of Roman immigrants, so he is also widely celebrated in Italy. But it doesn’t stop there – St. … Continue reading →

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Does She Look Familiar?

Posted on February 7, 2019 by

Have you every met someone for the first time and you can’t help but feel like you’ve met them before? If you mention it, that person usually responds with something like, “yes, I get that a lot.” Well meet Edith. When … Continue reading →

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