Tag Archives: Studio 87

Storytelling Vingette

Posted on December 29, 2018 by mariasaracino

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 →

Posted in Art, Art Awards, Art Dolls, art exhibits, Art shows, Artists, Figurative Art, Maria Saracino, Orange Art Gallery, ottawa, Ottawa 150, polymer clay, portrait commissions, sculpey, Sculpting Workshops, sculpture, Uncategorized, Vingettes, Workshops, Workshops | Tagged art dolls, figurative sculpture, Le Balcon D'Art, learn about polymer clay, LinArt Gallery, living doll, Maria Saracino, national capital network of sculptors, National Gallery of Canada, one of a kind art dolls, one of a kind sculptures, orange art gallery, ottawa artists, polyform products, polymer clay, portraits, saracino collection, sculpey, Shayne Gallery, Studio 87, The Saracino Collection, Wallacks Art Gallery | 1 Comment

The Quest for Mrs. Claus by Dawn Deme

Posted on November 25, 2018 by mariasaracino

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 | Leave a comment

Studio News

Posted on November 5, 2018 by mariasaracino

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 →

Posted in Art, Art Awards, Art Dolls, art exhibits, Art shows, Artists, Christmas, Christmas Elf, Elf, Elves, Figurative Art, Maria Saracino, Orange Art Gallery, ottawa, Ottawa 150, polymer clay, Santa's Elf, sculpey, Sculpting Workshops, Uncategorized, Workshops, Workshops | Tagged art dolls, christmas art dolls, christmas dolls, Christmas Elf, christmas elves, christmas figures, christmas traditions, figurative, figurative sculpture, Gallerie LinArt, Limited edition dolls, LinArt Gallery, Maria Saracino, one of a kind art dolls, one of a kind dolls, one of a kind sculptures, one of kind sculptures, ooak, orange art gallery, polyform products, Polyform Products Company, Santa and his elves, Santa's Elf, saracino collection, sculpey, Studio 87, super sculpey | 1 Comment

October Magic

Posted on October 3, 2018 by mariasaracino

I love October. The weather has cooled down but it’s not too cold – just perfect sweater weather. Even though the days are getting shorter, the vibrant colours of fall are in full development and it feels like everything and … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Art Dolls, art exhibits, Uncategorized | Tagged autumn, Fall, figurative art dolls, figurative artists, figurative sculptures, Good Witches, half moons, halloween, LinArt Gallery, living doll, living doll polymer clay, Maria Saracino, october, one of a kind, one of a kind art dolls, one of a kind dolls, orange art gallery, Polyform, polyform products, Polyform Products Company, polymer clay, polymer clay figurative sculpture, polymer clay sculptures, Salem, Shayne Gallery, Studio 87, super sculpey, white moons, witches | Leave a comment

NEW Art Workshops

Posted on August 29, 2018 by mariasaracino

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 | Tagged Angels, AOE, art classes, art collecting, art dolls, art exhibit, Art in Ottawa, art nights, art workshops, ArtEngine, Christmas crafts, christmas figurine, Elves, figurative sculpture, figurative sculptures, hyperrealistic sculptures, LinArt Gallery, living doll, national capital network of sculptors, National Gallery of Canada, one of a kind art dolls, one of a kind sculptures, orange art gallery, ottawa art scene, ottawa artists, ottawa arts, Ottawa Arts Council, polyform products, polymer clay, polymer clay sculpture, polyresin, santa claus, sculpey, Sculpt a Bust, sculpt a face, sculpt a head, Studio 87, super sculpey, witches, workshops | Leave a comment

Polo in the Park Ottawa

Posted on June 7, 2018 by mariasaracino

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 →

Posted in Art, Art Awards, Art Dolls, art exhibits, Art shows, Artists, Figurative Art, Maria Saracino, Orange Art Gallery, ottawa, Ottawa 150, polymer clay, sculpey, Sculpting Workshops, Uncategorized, Workshops | Tagged art, art dolls, horse riding, horses, LinArt Gallery, living doll, Maria Saracino, national capital network of sculptors, one of a kind art dolls, ottawa art scene, ottawa artists, Polo in the Park, Polo in the Park Ottawa, polo matches, polo player, polyform products, polymer clay, polymer clay sculptures, Rotary Club, rotary club of Ottawa South, saracino collection, sculpey, sculptural arts, sculpture, Studio 87, super sculpey, Wesley Clover Park, wounded warriors canada | Leave a comment

It’s All About The Hustle

Posted on April 4, 2018 by mariasaracino

It’s going to be a busy month . . . and I love it! I haven’t participated in a Art Doll Show in years, but I’m super excited to be part of the Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Expo in … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Art Awards, Art Dolls, art exhibits, Art shows, Artists, Christmas, Figurative Art, Justin Trudeau, Liberal Party, Maria Saracino, Orange Art Gallery, ottawa, Ottawa 150, polymer clay, sculpey, Sculpting Workshops, Uncategorized, Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health, Witches, Workshops, Workshops | Tagged art dolls, art instruction, art workshops, figurative artist, figurative dolls, figurative sculpture, hello studios, Le Balcon D'Art, LinArt Gallery, living doll, Maria Saracino, Morrisburg Polymer Clay Gathering, national capital network of sculptors, Navan Fine Arts, one of a kind art dolls, ooak, polymer clay, Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Expo, sculpey, Sculpture Studio Tour, Studio 87, super sculpey | Leave a comment

Christmas Nostalgia

Posted on December 11, 2017 by mariasaracino

Nostalgia is that emotion that stirs up memories from our past. It’s hard to describe the feeling of nostalgia, but you can’t miss it when you have it. The holidays, especially Christmas, stirs those nostalgic feelings more than any other … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Art Awards, Art Dolls, art exhibits, Art shows, Artists, Christmas, Figurative Art, Orange Art Gallery, ottawa, Ottawa 150, polymer clay, sculpey, Sculpting Workshops, Uncategorized, Workshops, Workshops | Tagged art dolls, Art in Ottawa, art workshops, christmas, Christmas decorations, Christmas memories, father christmas, figurative artists, figurative sculptures, Holiday Art, Holiday decor, Kris Kringle, LinArt Gallery, living doll, love, Maria Saracino, Memories, national capital network of sculptors, Nostalgia, one of a kind art dolls, Original Hand Sculpted Santas, Ottawa art, ottawa art exhibits, polyform products, polymer clay, santa claus, Santa Collectors, saracino collection, sculpey, sculpture, Studio 87, super sculpey | Leave a comment

St. Patricks Intermediate School – Polymer Clay Art Project

Posted on October 30, 2017 by mariasaracino

After spending a week at St. Patrick’s Intermediate School last week I have a renewed respect for teachers everywhere. I had a very unique opportunity to teach sculpting with polymer clay to over 225 Grade 7 and 8 students. Working … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, art exhibits, Art shows, Artists, Figurative Art, Uncategorized | Tagged bas-relief, indigenous studies, LinArt Gallery, Maria Saracino, national capital network of sculptors, norville moriseau, orange art gallery, Ottawa Catholic School Board, polyform products, polymer clay, relief sculpture, saracino collection, sculpey, sculpey III, St. Patricks Junior High School, Studio 87, Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health, woodland art | 3 Comments

Vin et Fromage

Posted on May 4, 2017 by mariasaracino

Just finished . . . this chef and his sous chef stands only 16″ tall. What’s better than a good wine, a sharp cheese and a crusty baquette? Add some fresh tomatoes and basil and it’s a perfect evening. Bon Appétit! … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged A for Artistic, Apple Crate Gallery, art, art appreciation, art collecting, art critic, art dolls, art exhibit, art exhibits, Art in Ottawa, art show, artists, Bon Appetit, Cheese, Chef, crafts, creativity, Culinary, doll art, exhibit, figurative artist, figurative sculpture, figures, Foodie, French Wine, galleries, gallery, Gallery on Gore, Le Balcon D'Art, life's simple pleasures, LinArt Gallery, living doll, Maria Saracino, national capital network of sculptors, National Gallery of Canada, one of a kind, one of a kind art dolls, orange art gallery, original art dolls, ottawa, ottawa art scene, ottawa artists, Ottawa Restaurants, polymer, polymer clay, saracino collection, sculpey, sculpting, sculpture, Shayne Gallery, Sous-chef, Studio 87, super sculpey, vernissage, Vin et Fromage, workshop, Yes Chef | 2 Comments