Tag Archives: Maria Saracino

First Impressions

Posted on February 16, 2015 by mariasaracino

People always ask me where I get my ideas from. Of course, as part of the baby boomer generation, my own experiences often come into play, afterall, my husband and I pretty well line up with the trends and patterns of … Continue reading →

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It’s Carnival Time!

Posted on January 25, 2015 by mariasaracino

If you are from New Orleans, Carnival season starts right after the Epiphany on January 6th, with most of the celebrations concentrated in the two weeks leading up to Fat Tuesday. In Brazil, Venice, even in Quebec City, Carnival runs … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day

Posted on January 21, 2015 by mariasaracino

With Valentine’s Day less than a month away, I’ve included the subject of romance in my exhibit at the Orange Art Gallery in February. Afterall, one of life’s simple pleasures are those beautiful, spontaneous, heartfelt romantic gestures that make you fall … Continue reading →

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The Legend of La Befana

Posted on December 28, 2014 by mariasaracino

Like children everywhere, Italian kids look forward to the arrival of the red-suited Babbo Natale on Christmas Eve. However, this relatively modern tradition pales in comparison to the anticipation generated by the arrival of an old witch in early January. On … Continue reading →

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It’s Christmas Time

Posted on December 4, 2014 by mariasaracino

Anyone who knows me, knows I love Christmas. As a matter of fact, I started sculpting Santas and Old World Father Christmas in the mid 1990’s. My Christmas sculptures gave me the opportunity to work on my sculpting techniques, hone … Continue reading →

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FIGUREWORKS

Posted on November 10, 2014 by mariasaracino

November 18th is opening night for the fifth annual Figureworks Awards Show. Figureworks aims to provide an opportunity to celebrate visual art of the human form. The organization puts the spotlight on artists, their works and the life models. This … Continue reading →

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A Teacher’s Impact

Posted on November 2, 2014 by mariasaracino

Today I taught a small group of women how to sculpt an ornament in polymer clay. It was a beginner class, but the students marvelled at what they were able to create. Tonight, as I look back at the day’s … Continue reading →

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People’s Choice Award

Posted on October 23, 2014 by mariasaracino

On Wednesday, October 22nd, I received the AOE Arts Council’s “People’s Choice” Award for my sculpture “The Selfie”. What was particularly rewarding about this honour is that the public got to vote on their favourite piece. There was no online … Continue reading →

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Sunday Afternoon Workshops

Posted on October 10, 2014 by mariasaracino

Here’s something fun to do in November if you live in the Ottawa area. I’m offering three Sunday Afternoon Workshops just in time for Christmas. The classes are suitable for all levels, even beginners, and for ages 10 and older. … Continue reading →

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The Witches of All Hallowed Eve

Posted on October 1, 2014 by mariasaracino

The first day of October starts the season of sweaters, brisk evenings, cranking up the fireplace and celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving. But it’s also a month of planning for my second favorite holiday, Halloween. When my kids were little, the excitement of … Continue reading →

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