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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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Witches Cast A Spell Over Art.

Posted on September 28, 2015 by mariasaracino

Before vampires became part of our popular culture, there was a time when witches, witchcraft and general feminine mischief held a prominent place in our hearts. Men, women and children have all been accused of sorcery, but the majority of those accused … 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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A Tribute to Fatherhood

Posted on June 8, 2015 by mariasaracino

June is all about Fathers and Fatherhood. I dug through my archives and I found a few pieces I’ve made that acknowledge the nurturing men in our lives. Today’s father is no longer always the traditional married breadwinner and disciplinarian in … Continue reading →

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Bring On the Golden Years!

Posted on May 22, 2015 by mariasaracino

In my last blog I mentioned that I’m developing a series that explores aging in this country. Every time I complete a piece where an older person is in the composition it is added to the inventory list for this collection. … Continue reading →

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Portrait Commissions

Posted on April 6, 2015 by mariasaracino

In the history of art, portraiture has been recognized as the most challenging genre in visual arts. More common portraits are done in two dimensions, but for those looking to venture into that third dimension, the art of portrait sculpture … 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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