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Allan OMarra
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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 art...
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Here's a pdf of the Art Tour brochure which includes the map with all artist studio locations. DW_Studio_Tour_Online_final[1][1].pdf
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Hey, thanks, Mike!
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Hometown:
Ajax
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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.
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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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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

Allan OMarra

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

Allan OMarra

Letter to Robert Genn Published

I wrote a response to Robert Genn's bi-weekly newsletter and had it included as the first item on their "clickback". Go to the link and scroll down past the published article to read it. You will see my 'Nasturtiums in Late Light' painting included with my letter.

(Can't get the hyperlink feature to work so you'll have to copy and paste the link below into your browser bar.)
http://clicks.robertgenn.com/stereotype-threat.php

Posted on June 2, 2009 at 10:04am —

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ALLAN O'MARRA ONLINE FINE ART AUCTION

A VERY SPECIAL OFFERING FOR CLIENTS, FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES

Here's your chance to own one of my paintings for a fraction of its value!

Go to the following link: http://www.allanomarra.com/id3.html and take advantage of the opportunity to bid on one of 40 paintings of mine for as little as 17% of its market value (see that piece -- 'Garden Irises' -- attached below).

Other paintings that have starting bids at much less than their value are:
'Dog Fetches B… Continue

Posted on May 4, 2009 at 10:18am — 1 Comment

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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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