Tag Archives: figurative art

Elbows Up!

Posted on April 28, 2025 by mariasaracino

I’m thrilled to invite you to the West End Sculpture Show, where my piece “Elbows Up” has been selected. Inspired by Justin Trudeau’s farewell speech, I revisited a portrait I created a decade ago when he first assumed office. This … Continue reading →

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Julenisse

Posted on November 14, 2024 by mariasaracino

This year feels a little odd not making any of my little elves, but I love Christmas and I couldn’t help myself – I made one little Santa. A Norwegian character called Julenisse. 18” tall on a leather horse, loaded … Continue reading →

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Heart and Stoke Foundation

Posted on January 31, 2024 by mariasaracino

In support of the incredible work done by the Heart and Stroke Foundation, I am humbled to announce that I am donating a special sculpture for the upcoming Robe Rouge Gala on February 3rd. This is the second time my … Continue reading →

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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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Cormac, the Brew Master Leprechaun

Posted on February 21, 2019 by mariasaracino

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 mariasaracino

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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Steampunk

Posted on January 8, 2019 by mariasaracino

When I was asked to participate in a collaborative exhibit called “Star Searching” I racked my brain trying to come up with some ideas that would fit in with the solar system and space and still have fun with my … Continue reading →

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Star Searching

Posted on January 2, 2019 by mariasaracino

I’m hitting the new year running and kicking off 2019 with a new exhibit at the Orange Art Gallery from January 9th to the 27th. It’s a sculptural collaboration called                     “Star … Continue reading →

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NEW! Open Studio Time!

Posted on January 16, 2018 by mariasaracino

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 →

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