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Artist of the Month, Patrick Imai, Stone Carver

Posted on November 6, 2020 by mariasaracino

By Sandra Marshall Patrick Imai carves stone bears. His passion for art matches his enthusiasm for travel. He served 34 years with the Canadian Armed Forces and has been to all provinces of Canada. Having visited over 48 countries on … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Month – Maria Saracino, Polymer Clay Artist

Posted on October 2, 2020 by mariasaracino

by Sandra Marshall Maria Saracino is a bold and energetic artist. She is community-minded and generous, brimming with project ideas. Her artistic accomplishments are many and inspiring. She is also a calm but energizing teacher of her craft. Her abilities … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Month – Bastien Martel

Posted on September 4, 2020 by mariasaracino

by Sandra Marshall It was a steel wire sculpture made by eight-year old Bastien Martel that set his future direction in art. A camp project of twisting wire into a three dimensional figure was a revelation that he could not … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Month

Posted on August 7, 2020 by mariasaracino

by Sandra Marshall At a young age, Rocky Bivens’ interest in art was first piqued by museum shows such as a Van Gogh exhibition at the Detroit institute of Art, but he did not engage in the art world at … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Month – Hengameh Kamal-Rad

Posted on July 3, 2020 by mariasaracino

By Sandra Marshall Inspired by the curves and flow of soft paper clay, Hengameh Kamal Rad responds as the clay guides her quest. She is a sensitive soul and responds to the touch of clay and to the human condition. … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Month – Edna Lemyre

Posted on June 5, 2020 by mariasaracino

by Sandra Marshall Edna’s life had a somewhat royal beginning, as her parents were employed by Britain’s Royal Household and they lived in the Royal Mews in London, England. As a girl she had wonderful freedom to roam and explore … Continue reading →

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Artists Speak – Dealing with Isolation

Posted on May 18, 2020 by mariasaracino

The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a toll on all our lives and the economy. As our city starts trying to regain some type of normalcy I hope that we make the effort to support small independent business. I’m sure you’ve … Continue reading →

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Artists Speak – Dealing with Isolation

Posted on May 15, 2020 by mariasaracino

Some artists are using this social distancing time to replenish their stock, catch up on commissions or simply keep working as usual. For others it’s created a disturbance in the creative process, particularly a kink in their medium of choice. … Continue reading →

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Artists Speak – Dealing with Isolation

Posted on May 13, 2020 by mariasaracino

Rocky Bivens – Clay Artist “I have had a difficult time since the isolation began. I share my studio with 3 other artists, so we have agreed that only one person at a time can be there. This makes for … Continue reading →

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Artists Speak

Posted on May 11, 2020 by mariasaracino

James W. Cook – Multimedia Artist “The COVID-19 pandemic has seen the cancellation of one of my most important ice-carving gigs as well as left my upcoming summer sand-sculpting season in a state of uncertainty. Some jurisdictions plan to remain … Continue reading →