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The Orange Gallery is getting ready to open the doors to their new bigger and better location. They’ve taken over a historic 5,000 sq.ft. building at 290 City Centre Avenue in Ottawa’s Hintonburg Area. To celebrate they are holding the … Continue reading →

I’m in Virginia this week visiting with my daughter and her family, in particular some quality time with my granddaughter. I flew with Air Canada. Before I left I made two decisions – only pack carry-on luggage to avoid the … Continue reading →

A recent submission into an International Open Call for Artists resulted in being selected as one of three Art Masters for the month of March 2014. The jury’s comments on my work . . . “Warm, vulnerable and touching – … Continue reading →

A few months ago my husband and I were struggling with our old cell phone and my son said something that struck a chord. He said we have a responsibility to stay up-to-date with technology. He’s right – everything revolves … Continue reading →

I search for those moments that bring peace and comfort to our everyday lives. My art reflects those moments.  Through sculpture I capture candid snapshots of life’s simple pleasures. I want my audience to feel the connection to their own experience. My work … Continue reading →

An Amazing Night! “The Bath” wins First Prize at the 2013 Figureworks Competition! Jury marks (max 10 points per juror) and remarks: Visual impact: 8-10-9 Concept/originality: 10-10-10 Technical skill: 10-8-9 Juror Comments: Infinitely accessable, deliciously bizar, beautifully whimsical, sensuous, humourous, … Continue reading →

My original sculpture “The Hopeless Romantic” was part of The Timeless Treasure’s Exhibit at the Museum of Civilization from 2000 to September 2003. The exhibit took a look at the last 200 years of doll making and doll art in … Continue reading →

Figureworks curates a juried annual award shows in Ottawa, Canada.                             Both national and international artists who work with the human form as their subject matter are welcome to … Continue reading →

Many, many thanks to everyone who supported me by voting in the Easter Seals campaign. Easter Seals’ goal was to have 3,500 votes. They surpassed their goals with close to 9,000 votes thanks in part to all of you. The … Continue reading →

Maria Saracino Chosen as One of Six Winning Artists for 2014 Easter Seals Campaign Award winning artist Maria Saracino’s acrylic illustration “Orange Burst” was chosen as an Easter Seals Stamp for the 2014 Easter Seals Campaign. Maria is a multi-media … Continue reading →