Figureworks curates a juried annual award shows in Ottawa, Canada.  Both national and international artists who work with the human form as their subject matter are welcome to participate. All media are accepted. Maria Saracino’s piece “The Bath” has been accepted into the show and will be part of an exhibit with over 50 figurative works.   ‘Figureworks 2013′ is the fourth annual juried Figureworks award show. It takes place at Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts, 302 St.Patrick street (entrance on Cumberland street), Ottawa, from November 19 till December 1, 2013. The vernissag ..read more

Many, many thanks to everyone who supported me by voting in the Easter Seals campaign. Easter Seals set a goal of 3,500 votes. They surpassed this goal with close to 9,000 votes, thanks in part to all of you. The winner of the public vote is Sandra Westmoreland with her lily, “Sunny Day”. Even though I didn’t get the public vote, my illustration will be appearing on an Easter Seals stamp. I’m thrilled to be in the company of these other artists and I’m excited for the release of the six winning stamps. Look for my “Orange Burst” in your Easter Seals envelope in the Spring of 2014. Thanks again ..read more

In the midst of what can only be called surreal times, I hope you are doing as well as possible during this global pandemic. These are some difficult times, and I sincerely wish you the very best in staying healthy, happy and safe. As things have been shaken up, much of my time as been focused on adapting and restructuring how I create art and how I teach art. It's been a big learning curve, but I've embraced it and I've actually been able to create some new work and am also able to share some exciting news with you. First things first - my Elf and Christmas line. Although I ha ..read more