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Tag Archives: living doll
Storytelling Vingette
Just before Christmas I finished a very special portrait commission. My client unveiled it as a surprise to her family on Christmas Eve, and has now given me permission to share it with you. The commission is of her late … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Art Awards, Art Dolls, art exhibits, Art shows, Artists, Figurative Art, Maria Saracino, Orange Art Gallery, ottawa, Ottawa 150, polymer clay, portrait commissions, sculpey, Sculpting Workshops, sculpture, Uncategorized, Vingettes, Workshops, Workshops
Tagged art dolls, figurative sculpture, Le Balcon D'Art, learn about polymer clay, LinArt Gallery, living doll, Maria Saracino, national capital network of sculptors, National Gallery of Canada, one of a kind art dolls, one of a kind sculptures, orange art gallery, ottawa artists, polyform products, polymer clay, portraits, saracino collection, sculpey, Shayne Gallery, Studio 87, The Saracino Collection, Wallacks Art Gallery
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The Quest for Mrs. Claus by Dawn Deme
It is my pleasure to introduce my guest writer, Dawn Deme, leader, editor and video producer at Villagers Media Productions in Toronto. On October 30, 2018, I found myself sitting in the Ottawa studio of Maria Saracino, working, at long-last, … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Art Awards, Art Dolls, art exhibits, Art shows, Artists, Christmas Elf, Marguerite D'Youville, Mother Christmas, Mrs. Claus, sculpture, Uncategorized
Tagged art dolls, christmas, christmas art dolls, christmas figures, christmas traditions, Dawn Deme, figurative sculpture, La Befana, Le Balcon D'Art, LinArt Gallery, living doll, Maria Saracino, Mother Christmas, Mrs. Claus, national capital network of sculptors, one of a kind dolls, orange art gallery, original sculptures, ottawa art galleries, ottawa artists, polyform products, Polyform Products Company, polymer clay, saracino collection, sculpey, Shayne Gallery, St. Nicholas, Studio 87, Villagers Media Production
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October Magic
I love October. The weather has cooled down but it’s not too cold – just perfect sweater weather. Even though the days are getting shorter, the vibrant colours of fall are in full development and it feels like everything and … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Art Dolls, art exhibits, Uncategorized
Tagged autumn, Fall, figurative art dolls, figurative artists, figurative sculptures, Good Witches, half moons, halloween, LinArt Gallery, living doll, living doll polymer clay, Maria Saracino, october, one of a kind, one of a kind art dolls, one of a kind dolls, orange art gallery, Polyform, polyform products, Polyform Products Company, polymer clay, polymer clay figurative sculpture, polymer clay sculptures, Salem, Shayne Gallery, Studio 87, super sculpey, white moons, witches
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NEW Art Workshops
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
Posted in Art, Art Awards, Art Dolls, art exhibits, Art shows, Artists, Christmas, Figurative Art, Halloween, Maria Saracino, Orange Art Gallery, ottawa, Ottawa 150, polymer clay, sculpey, Sculpting Workshops, Uncategorized, Witches, Workshops, Workshops
Tagged Angels, AOE, art classes, art collecting, art dolls, art exhibit, Art in Ottawa, art nights, art workshops, ArtEngine, Christmas crafts, christmas figurine, Elves, figurative sculpture, figurative sculptures, hyperrealistic sculptures, LinArt Gallery, living doll, national capital network of sculptors, National Gallery of Canada, one of a kind art dolls, one of a kind sculptures, orange art gallery, ottawa art scene, ottawa artists, ottawa arts, Ottawa Arts Council, polyform products, polymer clay, polymer clay sculpture, polyresin, santa claus, sculpey, Sculpt a Bust, sculpt a face, sculpt a head, Studio 87, super sculpey, witches, workshops
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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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Birthday Celebrations
Celebrating the day of your birth is a pagan tradition that dates back hundreds of years. Actually it was the Germans who are credited with starting the tradition of children’s birthday parties in the 1700s. They put candles on tortes … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Art Awards, Art Dolls, art exhibits, Art shows, Artists, Figurative Art, Uncategorized
Tagged art dolls, figurative dolls, figurative sculptures, living doll, living doll polymer clay, Maria Saracino, master polymer clay artist, national capital network of sculptors, one of a kind art dolls, orange art gallery, polyform products, polymer clay, polymer clay sculptures, sculpey, super sculpey
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Polo in the Park Ottawa
The finishing touches were completed and this special commission was unveiled at the Rotary Club of Ottawa South last week. This sculpture, “The Polo Player” is being auctioned at Polo in the Park Ottawa on Saturday July 7th. I look … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Art Awards, Art Dolls, art exhibits, Art shows, Artists, Figurative Art, Maria Saracino, Orange Art Gallery, ottawa, Ottawa 150, polymer clay, sculpey, Sculpting Workshops, Uncategorized, Workshops
Tagged art, art dolls, horse riding, horses, LinArt Gallery, living doll, Maria Saracino, national capital network of sculptors, one of a kind art dolls, ottawa art scene, ottawa artists, Polo in the Park, Polo in the Park Ottawa, polo matches, polo player, polyform products, polymer clay, polymer clay sculptures, Rotary Club, rotary club of Ottawa South, saracino collection, sculpey, sculptural arts, sculpture, Studio 87, super sculpey, Wesley Clover Park, wounded warriors canada
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The “Living History” Mural
I am very proud to finally be able to share with you the unveiling of the St. Marguerite d’Youville “Living History” Mural. It’s taken several months from the initial proposal to the final installation of this collaborative mural, but the … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Art Awards, Art Dolls, art exhibits, Art shows, Artists, Figurative Art, Maria Saracino, ottawa, Ottawa 150, polymer clay, sculpey, Sculpting Workshops, Uncategorized, Workshops, Workshops
Tagged art, art in schools, art instruction, Canadiana, Catholic School Board of Eastern Ontario, Catholic symbols, elementary school, figurative art dolls, figurative sculpture, Grey Nuns, indigenous studies, living doll, Maria Saracino, Mural, Ottawa Art Murals, ottawa artists, Ottawa Catholic School Board, polyform products, polymer clay, polymer clay artist, relief sculpture, saracino collection, sculpey, sculpey III, St. Marguerite dYouville, teaching art
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It’s All About The Hustle
It’s going to be a busy month . . . and I love it! I haven’t participated in a Art Doll Show in years, but I’m super excited to be part of the Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Expo in … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Art Awards, Art Dolls, art exhibits, Art shows, Artists, Christmas, Figurative Art, Justin Trudeau, Liberal Party, Maria Saracino, Orange Art Gallery, ottawa, Ottawa 150, polymer clay, sculpey, Sculpting Workshops, Uncategorized, Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health, Witches, Workshops, Workshops
Tagged art dolls, art instruction, art workshops, figurative artist, figurative dolls, figurative sculpture, hello studios, Le Balcon D'Art, LinArt Gallery, living doll, Maria Saracino, Morrisburg Polymer Clay Gathering, national capital network of sculptors, Navan Fine Arts, one of a kind art dolls, ooak, polymer clay, Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Expo, sculpey, Sculpture Studio Tour, Studio 87, 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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