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Alpheus Jones Links Tropical and Local Landscapes
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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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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
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 —
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 —
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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