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The Wedding Cake Topper

Posted on December 18, 2023 by mariasaracino

Hi Friends! 👋 I’m thrilled to share one of my latest creations – a personalized cake topper for a wonderful couple’s wedding! Portrait commissions are a big part of the art I create and it was a great honour to … Continue reading →

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Heirloom Santa Art Retreat

Posted on July 26, 2022 by mariasaracino

Organizing a 4 day vacation art retreat took a lot of planning, especially trying to anticipated everything we would need, not only to work together, but to live together while creating. Other than forgetting blue paint for Santa’s eyes, I … Continue reading →

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NEW Art Workshops

Posted on August 29, 2018 by mariasaracino

I hope you’ve had a great summer and are enjoying the last few days of August. Before you know it we will be settling into our routines and planning ahead for cooler weather, holidays and if you are like me … Continue reading →

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Happy Winter Solstice

Posted on December 21, 2017 by mariasaracino

Did you know that the tradition of bringing gifts in St. Nicholas’ name originated in France? At the beginning of the twelfth century, nuns began leaving gifts in secret at the houses of poor children on the eve of St. … Continue reading →

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The Hoop Dancer

Posted on June 6, 2017 by mariasaracino

Over the last few years I have been working with the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health as a guest art instructor during their summer camp program. I’m also very proud of my role last year as the art director of … Continue reading →

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Vin et Fromage

Posted on May 4, 2017 by mariasaracino

Just finished . . . this chef and his sous chef stands only 16″ tall. What’s better than a good wine, a sharp cheese and a crusty baquette? Add some fresh tomatoes and basil and it’s a perfect evening. Bon Appétit! … Continue reading →

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The Circus

Posted on April 10, 2017 by mariasaracino

For as long as the Circus has been around, it’s been a source of inspiration and theme in both Art and Literature. Edgar Degas created a sensation in 1879 with his acrobat “Lady La La”. Renoir painted “The Jugglers” the … Continue reading →

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Teaching Art

Posted on April 2, 2017 by mariasaracino

If we look back on the history of humanity, everything revolves around art. Absolutely everything. All our accomplishments, what we see, what we know, what we feel and what we learn – it’s all art. I’m not … Continue reading →

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The Zampognari, A Christmas Tradition

Posted on November 20, 2016 by mariasaracino

Today’s snowy weather has put me in the Christmas mood, so I wanted to share a new commission I was asked to do. This is a photo of my Zampognaro sculpture. He stands approximately 22″ tall. The Zampognaro is probably … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Selfie . . . A MINI !

Posted on June 9, 2016 by mariasaracino

Historically an aristocratic tradition, today, getting your portrait done is more than an exercise in vanity it’s an opportunity to be a part of the artistic process. On Tuesday night, I unveiled a series of mini portrait sculptures interpreting the street fashion photography of … Continue reading →

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