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Mandy Budan, Artist on the Cutting Edge of Fine Art Promotion
Started Aug. 17, 2009
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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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Ghada Fasho, abstract and portrait artist
(My most recent column for the News Advertiser)
Get Ajax artist, Ghada Fasho talking about making abstract art and her enthusiasm is palpable and infectious. She is relatively new to the genre, having spent the better part of her career making small realistic pen and ink drawings and portrait… Continue
Posted on February 4, 2010 at 2:02pm — 2 Comments
Ajax Artist Trina Astor-Stewart Fashions a Creative Life
Trina Astor Stewart at her computer control centre with a fine art photograph on the monitor and an abstract painting in the background.
[My December 2009 profile in the News Advertiser]
Trina Astor-Stewart is a creative power house. The Ajax artist is not only an accomplished c… Continue
Posted on January 7, 2010 at 1:08pm — 2 Comments
Shawna Reiter, experimental artist and fine art puppeteer
[My November column in the Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser]
Puppets weave their way through the life of Ajax artist, Shawna Reiter. When she was a child, her dad would tuck her into bed and then act out a goodnight story with homemade hand puppets. The puppet magic of Jim Henson on Sesame Street and, especiall… Continue
Posted on December 5, 2009 at 12:36pm —
Mural at the Ontario Shores Mental Health Centre
A photo of a mural I conceived and created with the help of 8 of the patients on one of the wards at the Ontario Shores Mental Health Centre in Whitby. I teach art there as a volunteer, on a weekly basis.
And here's a link to pix of the work-in-progress:… Continue
Posted on December 5, 2009 at 12:30pm — 2 Comments
Durham West Arts Centre Christmas Show and Sale
Art_Sale_1_rev[1].pdf
Posted on November 25, 2009 at 11:44am — 1 Comment
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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