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Tag Archives: Maria Saracino
About Sculpture . . . Short Version
Sculpture has been central in religious devotion in many cultures. The western tradition of sculpture began in Ancient Greece. There are two basic kinds of sculpture – free standing such as statues, and the various types of relief which are … Continue reading
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You Are Invited!
Thursday evening, September 11th, is the opening reception for “DIMENSIONS”, the annual sculpture exhibit hosted by the NCNS (National Capital Network of Sculptors). It takes place at St. Brigid’s Centre for the Arts located at 310 St. Patrick Street in … Continue reading
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This Artist’s Studio
Leonardo da Vinci once said, “An artist’s studio should be a small space because small rooms discipline the mind and large ones distract it.” An interesting concept, but does it necessarily hold true centuries later? My studio is a bright … Continue reading
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Art Kudos International Art Exhibit
I am thrilled and honoured that my sculpture “The News” was selected for the 2014 Art Kudos International Exhibit, a one year online exhibit. Celebrating their 10th anniversary, Art Kudos is an annual international juried competition that serves to recognize … Continue reading
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Creative Women’s Club Workshop
Last night the Creative Women’s Club (CWC) met at La Roma Restaurant for a night of good food, paired with a workshop class on how to make my garden troll, “Peter Pot Peeper”. The workshop is designed for beginners, but the … Continue reading
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Opening Night
Thursday night was the opening of the Orange Art Gallery’s Summer Exhibit and a meet and greet with some of the artists. It was a fun night and I look forward to more of these inspiring evenings. Artists tend to get … Continue reading
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Orange Art Gallery Summer Exhibit
New Show opening Thursday July 17th, 6-10pm! Orange Summer Show Gallery Artists July 16 – Aug 31, 2014 Orange Art Gallery, 290 City Centre Drive, Ottawa, ON … Continue reading
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Normal Rockwell Series
On my list of favourite artists, Norman Rockwell stands out as a big influence on my style of sculpting. Like Rockwell, I try to capture candid moments in the everyday lives of everyday people. My characters are realistic but with … Continue reading
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