Tag Archives: saracino collection

It’s the Little Things

Posted on November 26, 2020 by

Sometimes all it takes is an unexpected act of romance to show someone how much you care. A simple surprise that shows you were listening is not only an expression of love but a validation of how your partner feels … Continue reading →

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A Story About the “Mémère” Elf

Posted on November 22, 2019 by

Last November I posted photos of some Christmas elves I made. Not long afterwards I received a message from someone who was in a frenzy to get her hands on one particular elf I had shown that looked just like … Continue reading →

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Teacher’s Sample Sale at Wall Candy Art Expo This Saturday!

Posted on November 17, 2019 by

Teaching is a big part of my life as an artist. I love sharing my techniques and introducing both young and old to the joys of 3D sculpting and polymer clay. My style of teaching is to work alongside my students … Continue reading →

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Fish with Faces

Posted on May 8, 2019 by

A few years ago I developed a series of smaller sculptures for an exhibit supporting the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa.  Expanding on a polymer relief class I was teaching at the time, “Fish with Faces” came to be. … Continue reading →

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Light, Space, Time Competition and Exhibit

Posted on April 1, 2019 by

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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Does She Look Familiar?

Posted on February 7, 2019 by

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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2019 Polymer Clay Workshops

Posted on January 27, 2019 by

Discover your inner artist. Check out my polymer clay workshop schedule for the next few months. Space is limited to 5-6 people for my in-studio classes so reserve your spot early. Looking for a different date or a different project … Continue reading →

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Storytelling Vingette

Posted on December 29, 2018 by

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

Posted on November 25, 2018 by

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 →

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Studio News

Posted on November 5, 2018 by

Here’s something new from my studio . . . 15 very special little Elves. I’ve hand-sculpted the face of each one-of-a-kind Elf. They are dressed in dark green striped leggings and t-shirt and green suede shorts, overalls, skirt or tunic. … Continue reading →

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