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Mandy Budan, Artist on the Cutting Edge of Fine Art Promotion
Started Aug 17, 2009
Alpheus Jones Links Tropical and Local Landscapes
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Allan OMarra Jun 29, 2009.
Two Show Opening Invitations
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Allan OMarra Jun 6, 2009.
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Allan OMarra commented on Allan OMarra's photo
Thanks, Mike! Maybe more of a tangent, than a direction...:O))
Mike Butler commented on Allan OMarra's photo
Exciting new direction for you Allan. Well executed too.
Allan OMarra commented on Allan OMarra's photo
Yay! this piece was accepted into the Black and White Ball Show at Propeller Gallery, T.O. And I will be attending the "Ball" opening -- dressed in black and white -- a week from Thursday. Am I pumped?!
Blanka Kubu-Brejcha: the artist rising like a phoenix from the ashes
(My Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser column for January 2012)Pickering artist, Blanka Kubu-Brejcha admits she has a “rebellious” personality – this in spite of being born and raised in the (then) repressive Communist state of Czechoslovakia. Her natural ability to draw and acute artistic sensibilities were initially thwarted…See More
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Greg Potter commented on Allan OMarra's blog post 'Pickering’s Gwen Williams learned portrait drawing in the trenches'
Hi Gwen : I'm so glad you're being profiled.You really are an excellent portrait artist and an inspiration to me and many others.I was so glad you shared with me the other day that you are actually starting to paint for yourself.That has…
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- Hometown:
- Ajax
- Relationship Status:
- It's Complicated
- About Me:
- I am an artist, a transpersonal psychotherapist, a Buddhist and the father of 3 children. I am separated for 8 years from my last marriage and happily single. My job of 20 years as a promotions manager at BMO Bank of Montreal Corporate Marketing in Toronto was eliminated in May of 2007 and I am now working from my home full-time as an artist and therapist. I am offering psychotherapy and breathwork from my home office south of Bayly, just off Harwood.
- Website:
- http://www.allanomarra.com
- Favorite Music:
- Ambient (electronica / soundscape), classical, reggae and country.
- Favorite Books:
- Books on Buddhism, biographies, high end fiction.
'My Captains', oil on canvas, 36" x 54". A limited edition print of this painting is available at http://www.allanomarra.com
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Blanka Kubu-Brejcha: the artist rising like a phoenix from the ashes
Posted on February 4, 2012 at 9:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
(My Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser column for January 2012)
Pickering artist, Blanka Kubu-Brejcha admits she has a “rebellious” personality – this in spite of being born and raised in the (then) repressive Communist state of Czechoslovakia. Her natural ability to draw and acute…
Continue Pickering’s Gwen Williams learned portrait drawing in the trenches
Posted on January 2, 2012 at 10:37pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
My December 2011 artist profile in the Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser
The majority of artists typically go through a formal period of training -- at art school, in university, or…
Gary Faulkner, Ajax artist and art enthusiast
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 2:12pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
(My November 2011 article for the Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser)
Ajax visual artist, art gallery director and baritone soloist, Gary Faulkner’s early life was the farthest thing from the arts. His original training and work life was concentrated in the fields of data processing and…
Continue Making art or teaching art? -- the dilemma for Ajax artist, Neville Clarke
Posted on October 7, 2011 at 5:57pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
(My October 2011 Artist Profile for the Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser)
Ajax artist, Neville Clarke finds himself in the dilemma of many artists who teach but also wish to maintain an active and productive fine art career: how do you find time and energy for both?…
Artist, Ruth Smith sees giving back to the community as an important aspect of living life
Posted on September 14, 2011 at 8:41pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
(My September 2011 Column in the Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser)
With a lengthy professional career as an artist in full swing, Pickering’s Ruth Smith has, in recent years, managed to find time to use her creative gifts and her training as a personal support worker and…
Comment Wall (24 comments)
- At 5:11am on October 1, 2009,
Jeffrey Snape said… - no I haven't. Our show reception and opening is Fri night at 7 at the JCCC if you wanted to see the opening as my guest and ribbon cutting with various consuls etc.
- At 8:58pm on September 30, 2009,
Jeffrey Snape said…
- Allan, how about writing up our show of sumi-e and my success as best in show for local print??
- At 7:33pm on June 20, 2009,
Mandy Budan said… - Thanks for the welcome Allan! I haven't had a chance to see the Oshawa show yet, hopefully this week. :)
Mandy
- At 10:02pm on May 31, 2009,
Grant Thomas said… - great to finally meet you in person today, as opposed to this virtual-electronic meeting...
probably see you on Friday.
Best,
Grant
- At 12:38pm on May 27, 2009,
Steve Godin said… - Hey Allan,
Thanks for checking out my stuff, and for the encouraging words. Much appreciated. I'm a fan. I enjoyed the interview in Surfacing.
- At 2:27am on May 16, 2009,
ilsa bartlett said… - hi, we met years ago when i visited Mike. this web site is amazing and aside from letting you know the respect i have for your art i get to say hi! you can look at my slides from the years when i had a studio on the east coast of the usa. perhaps you can pack mike up and bring him to berkeley for the grand tour! with respect, ilsa
- At 10:30am on January 30, 2009,
cheryl bannister said…
- Hi there Allan
You're right, but,the eggs were actually perfect till I ran a piece of the nest up beside the egg and it cut it off so that it looks an odd shape,figured if I added more nest to cover it I would have too much nest and the background was too dark to add more egg so guess I'll put it down to the fact that the bird had a bad day the day she laid that egg!
- At 12:38pm on January 26, 2009,
Lynn Leighton said…
- Smaller paintings may be the way to go as people are feeling the pinch. I know I sold two small paintings at Algoma, but not the larger ones. Thanks for sharing your routine of painting. It just shows that it takes a lot of work, but it is worth it when you enjoy the process and the excitement of displaying your work.
- At 12:08pm on January 25, 2009,
- Can I ask you how often you paint. I need some inspiration as to how much time and effort goes into your paintings. I admire your new series. Love the dog in water with the ball.
- At 3:15pm on November 1, 2008,
Janice E. McHaffie said… - cool witch pic !!!
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