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Opening Saturday, November 28th at 1 p.m. at the Greenwood Library, Greenwood, Ontario (north Durham Region) Small Works for Small Spaces , a group show by the artists of the Durham West Arts Centre -- see pdf, attached. Art_Sale_1_rev[1].pdf
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Welcome to Dasonet, Patrick. Your photos show that you are very prolific. Keep up the good work!
November 23
Hey Grant: Thanks! Elevating the daily mundane to fine art, eh?...:O))
November 21

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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. My most recent art show, titled 'Moments of Awakening', was held at Gallery 888 in Toronto from October 3 - 14, 2007. 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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Durham West Arts Centre Christmas Show and Sale

Opening Saturday, November 28th at 1 p.m. at the Greenwood Library, Greenwood, Ontario (north Durham Region) Small Works for Small Spaces , a group show by the artists of the Durham West Arts Centre -- see pdf, attached.

Art_Sale_1_rev[1].pdf

Posted on November 25, 2009 at 11:44am — 1 Comment

Allan OMarra

Cheryl Rock: the artist as child and the child as artist


Cheryl Rock with one of her works-in-progress .

[My October column in the News Advertiser]

Cheryl Rock: the artist as child and the child as artist

When Ajax artist and high school art teacher, Cheryl Rock was a child, she would make up the text and drawings for cartoon strips and mo… Continue

Posted on November 14, 2009 at 2:03pm —

Allan OMarra

Andrew Hamilton, plein air artist extraordinaire


Andrew Hamilton with a selection of his plein air paintings

[My column in the October 2nd issue of the News Advertiser]

Andrew Hamilton is shining proof that you can fail at high school art and still go on to become a renowned professional artist, professor and curator. It w… Continue

Posted on October 5, 2009 at 11:00am —

Allan OMarra

Whitby's Steve Godin enjoys life behind the lens



[My profile of Dasonet member, Steve Godin in the Ajax / Pickering News Advertiser]

Good things have been happening to local photographer, Steve Godin. When he stopped by Antony’s Gallery in Whitby a while back to have a large format photograph framed, he was thrilled when owner, Antony von… Continue

Posted on August 29, 2009 at 10:30am — 2 Comments

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Robert Hinves -- Master of Realism


Robert Hinves works at the drawing stage of one of his exquisite farm scene paintings, one of which is displayed in back.

[HERE'S MY PROFILE OF LOCAL ARTIST, ROBERT HINVES, IN TODAY'S EDITION OF THE NEWS ADVERTISER AND ON THEIR WEB SITE.]

It was many months after… Continue

Posted on June 2, 2009 at 11:53pm — 3 Comments

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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, Lynn Leighton said…
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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