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Sculpture Expo

Posted on October 1, 2025 by mariasaracino

One of the most exciting art events in Ottawa is just weeks away – Sculpture Expo is back and I’m looking forward to introducing my new series Fish with Faces. I’ll have three original sculptures on display as well as … Continue reading →

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Elbows Up!

Posted on April 28, 2025 by mariasaracino

I’m thrilled to invite you to the West End Sculpture Show, where my piece “Elbows Up” has been selected. Inspired by Justin Trudeau’s farewell speech, I revisited a portrait I created a decade ago when he first assumed office. This … Continue reading →

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Julenisse

Posted on November 14, 2024 by mariasaracino

This year feels a little odd not making any of my little elves, but I love Christmas and I couldn’t help myself – I made one little Santa. A Norwegian character called Julenisse. 18” tall on a leather horse, loaded … Continue reading →

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Winterlude

Posted on October 19, 2024 by mariasaracino

A few years ago my granddaughter worked at the Beaver Tails hut on the Ottawa Canal during Winterlude. I was struck by a scene in front of the hut and registered that image in my head as one of those … Continue reading →

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Heirloom Santa Art Retreat

Posted on July 26, 2022 by mariasaracino

Organizing a 4 day vacation art retreat took a lot of planning, especially trying to anticipated everything we would need, not only to work together, but to live together while creating. Other than forgetting blue paint for Santa’s eyes, I … Continue reading →

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Mood Swings

Posted on January 7, 2022 by mariasaracino

It’s always fascinated me how the chain of information spreads from person to person. The interpretation and the range of human emotions and reactions are so different. One of Norman Rockwell’s illustrations sticks out in my mind. It’s called “Gossip”. … Continue reading →

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Studio Space Downsize

Posted on May 30, 2020 by mariasaracino

This quote by Leonard Da Vinci is going to be put to the test as I settle into my new studio space – a compact 8′ x 6.5′ room. This is the space where I sculpt and create my figurative … Continue reading →

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I’m Still Here!

Posted on March 12, 2020 by mariasaracino

I haven’t posted much over the last few months with good reason. My husband and I made the decision of downsizing and moving closer to the city core last summer. This involved selling our home, purging, finding temporary accommodations all … Continue reading →

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Fish with Faces

Posted on May 8, 2019 by mariasaracino

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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Steampunk

Posted on January 8, 2019 by mariasaracino

When I was asked to participate in a collaborative exhibit called “Star Searching” I racked my brain trying to come up with some ideas that would fit in with the solar system and space and still have fun with my … Continue reading →

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