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The Power of Positive Thinking

Posted on December 29, 2015 by mariasaracino

“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” ― Norman Vincent Peale Norman Vincent Peale was a minister with a fascination with psychiatry. He penned 46 books in his lifetime, and the most successful by … Continue reading →

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Discover Your Creative Side

Posted on October 7, 2015 by mariasaracino

Every November, I offer a series of sculpting workshops. There’s a great satisfaction in teaching people how to make something new, but even better is watching people rediscover their artistic side and reap the benefits that stoking your creativity brings. Picasso once said, “Every … Continue reading →

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The “Senior’s Residence” Series

Posted on September 4, 2015 by mariasaracino

In previous blogs I’ve talked about how I create sculptures that explore a common theme and subsequently develop into a collection. September is all about that – the introduction and exhibit of a new series called “The Senior’s Residence.” As … Continue reading →

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Arts Accolade Interview

Posted on July 24, 2015 by mariasaracino

Interview with an artist: Maria Saracino http://artsaccolade.ca/2015/07/15/interview-with-an-artist-maria-saracino/ Category: featured Post | article en vedette latest news | dernières nouvelles uncategorized | non classé Written by L’équipe Accolade Team / July 16, 2015 Canadiana on exhibit at the AOE Gallery: July … Continue reading →

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CANADIANA EXHIBIT 2015

Posted on July 16, 2015 by mariasaracino

What comes to mind when you think “CANADIANA”? The great outdoors? . . . Maple trees and sugar bushes? . . . Hockey? . . . First Nations? . . . Our flag? . . . That’s the question I … Continue reading →

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CANADIANA

Posted on July 2, 2015 by mariasaracino

In a few weeks I’ll be setting up for a month long exhibit at the AOE Arts Council gallery in the Shenkman Arts Centre. The theme of the exhibit is “Canadiana”, a look at Canadian life and culture. While planning … Continue reading →

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The Baby Boomer Era

Posted on April 25, 2015 by mariasaracino

Yesterday, the cashier at Michaels Craft Store informed me that the company has changed it’s policy and every day is now “Seniors Day” – you don’t have to wait until Tuesday to get a discount. That means if you are … Continue reading →

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How Long Does It Take

Posted on February 27, 2015 by mariasaracino

The month of February has been a whirlwind of activity and excitement. I had a successful first time solo exhibit at the Orange Art Gallery and the chance to meet so many new people who have been curious about polymer clay. That’s … Continue reading →

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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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