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The Art Connection Summit
Under normal circumstances, September would be the start of a new series of workshops offered in my studio. However, Covid19 has disrupted everything. But from hardship comes innovative new ideas and a different way to gather and learn from each … Continue reading
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The Toller Cranston Commission
Pat Gorgas came to visit early in the Covid days. We sat on my porch, social distancing as she described the project she wanted me to do. A commission of the late Toller Cranston – Canadian national figure skating champion … Continue reading
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Tagged art dolls, Canadian National Figure Skating Championship, figurative art dolls, Figure skating, figurines, living doll polymer clay, Minto Skating Club, olympic Figure Skaters, original art dolls, original one-of-a-kind dolls, Ottawa art, ottawa art galleries, ottawa artists, polyform products, polymer clay, sculpture, toller cranston, World Figure Skating
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Light, Space, Time Competition and Exhibit
This morning I found out I received 1st place in the 3D category of the Light,Space,Time Figurative Exhibit. My winning entry was “The Railroad Traveller”. I also received a Merit Award for “Lunch in the Park”. I’m beyond thrilled, not … Continue reading
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Tagged art dolls, figurative art dolls, figurative sculpture, living doll, Maria Saracino, national capital network of sculptors, orange art gallery, ottawa art exhibits, ottawa art galleries, ottawa artists, ottawa arts, polyform products, polymer clay, saracino collection, sculpey, The Saracino Collection
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Does She Look Familiar?
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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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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
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