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Tag Archives: doll art
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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Tagged art dolls, christmas, Christmas collectibles, Christmas Elf, doll art, doll sculptures, Elf, Elves, living doll, Maria Saracino, polmer clay figures, polyform products, polymer clay, polymer clay sculptures, polymer form products, portrait, portrait commission, saracino collection, sculpey, Sculpey Official, super sculpey
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Sculpting a Figure – Blog Series at www.Sculpey.com
This month I’m writing blog posts for the Polyform Products website and facebook page. Here’s the second post in the Figurative Sculpture series on body proportions. “Like” their page and you’ll get updates, new product news and mini tutorials. Enjoy! … Continue reading
Sculpey Blog Post
I am happy to announce that I am the feature blogger for the Polyform Products website at http://www.sculpey.com Each month they highlight one of the Design Squad members and July is my month. Check it out – there will be … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Art Awards, Art Dolls, art exhibits, Art shows, Figurative Art, Uncategorized
Tagged doll art, figurative doll art, figurative sculpture, living doll, Maria Saracino, master polymer artist, ottawa artists, polyform products, polymer clay, polymer clay sculpture, sculpey, sculpey III, sculpture, super sculpey
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NEW! Open Studio Time!
At the suggestion of one of my students, I am now offering Open Studio Time on the last weekday afternoon of the month. If you’ve ever taken one of my workshops and want to spend some time away from the … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Art Dolls, art exhibits, Art shows, Artists, Figurative Art, Uncategorized
Tagged adult art classes, art classes, art exhibits, Art in Ottawa, art lessons, art school, art studio, doll art, figurative art, figurative artist, master polymer clay artist, mold making, national capital network of sculptors, open studios, orange art gallery, original doll art, ottawa artists, Polyform, polyform products, polymer clay, polymer clay artist, portraits, resin, sculpey, sculpey souffle, sculpting, sculpture, studio tours, super sculpey
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Happy Winter Solstice
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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Tagged art, art appreciation, art critic, art dolls, art exhibit, art exhibits, art show, artists, christmas, clay, creativity, doll art, father christmas, figurative art, figurative sculpture, living doll, Maria Saracino, national capital network of sculptors, National Gallery of Canada, one of a kind, one of a kind art dolls, orange art gallery, Pere Noel, polyform products, polymer clay, santa claus, saracino collection, sculpey, St. Nicholas, Winter Solstice
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The Hoop Dancer
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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Tagged aboriginal, art, art appreciation, art collecting, art critic, art dolls, art exhibit, art exhibits, Art in Ottawa, art show, art therapy, artist, artists, canadian art, Canadian Artists, clay, crafts, creativity, Cultural Appropriation, doll art, exhibit, figurative, figurative art, figurative artist, four sacred colours, gallery, hoop, Hoop Dance, Hoop Dancer, life's simple pleasures, Maria Saracino, national capital network of sculptors, National Gallery of Canada, Native American, one of a kind, one of a kind art dolls, orange art gallery, Orange gallery, original art dolls, ottawa, ottawa art scene, ottawa artists, polymer, polymer clay, saracino collection, sculpey, sculpt, sculpting, sculpture, vernissage, Wabano Centre, Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health, Wabano Gala, workshop
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Vin et Fromage
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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Tagged A for Artistic, Apple Crate Gallery, art, art appreciation, art collecting, art critic, art dolls, art exhibit, art exhibits, Art in Ottawa, art show, artists, Bon Appetit, Cheese, Chef, crafts, creativity, Culinary, doll art, exhibit, figurative artist, figurative sculpture, figures, Foodie, French Wine, galleries, gallery, Gallery on Gore, Le Balcon D'Art, life's simple pleasures, LinArt Gallery, living doll, Maria Saracino, national capital network of sculptors, National Gallery of Canada, one of a kind, one of a kind art dolls, orange art gallery, original art dolls, ottawa, ottawa art scene, ottawa artists, Ottawa Restaurants, polymer, polymer clay, saracino collection, sculpey, sculpting, sculpture, Shayne Gallery, Sous-chef, Studio 87, super sculpey, vernissage, Vin et Fromage, workshop, Yes Chef
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Montreal, Here I Come!
I’m heading to Montreal next week for an exciting weekend of promoting my figurative sculptures. It will start with an appearance on Breakfast Television Montreal with Derick Fage on Thursday, September 8th, followed by two “Meet the Artist” events. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Art demonstrations, art exhibits, art galleries, art shows, doll art, figurative art, figurative sculptor, figurative sculpture, Le Balcon D'Art, living doll, Maria Saracino, Meet the Artist, Montreal, Montreal art galleries, one of a kind art dolls, polymer clay, pro sculpt, Rimawi Fine Art Gallery, Rosemere Quebec, sculpey, St-Lambert Quebec
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Tax Incentives for Buying Art
I’m sure you’ve walked into an office and seen some beautiful artwork on the walls or sculptures in the lobby. Did you know that if you operate a business in Canada, buying original artwork qualifies as a tax deduction provided … Continue reading
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