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Allan OMarra 60, Male Ajax, Canada: AllanO; Share

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Allan OMarra replied to the discussion Framing Dames Open House Aug 31

Allan OMarra and Sharon E. Steinhaus commented on the photo Lake Ontario at Ajax Aug 28

Allan OMarra added a photo: Lake Ontario at Ajax

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Allan OMarra added the blog post 'AWOL Gallery 'Square Foot' Show Artists Reception' Aug 17

Allan OMarra added a photo: Self-portrait 2008

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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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AWOL Gallery 'Square Foot' Show Artists Reception

Providing a link to a Facebook album of photos I took at the "artists reception" for the AWOL Gallery (Toronto) 'Square Foot' show I attended last night. 1,300 works by 600 artists. Not a lot of sales overall, and no bites on my 3 pieces...:O( -- even after many, many thousands of show visitors in the first two days (I can't seem to make hyperlink work, so you'll have to copy and paste the URL.): http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=51958&l=c19a9&id=542151078

Posted on August 17th, 2008 at 12:10pm — No Comments (Add)

Scenes From A Family Reunion

A series of pictures I took at my family reunion this past weekend in the Bancroft area. Go to link (Can't seem to make URL into a hyperlink. You'll have to copy and paste it.): http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=47937&l=1e14b&id=542151078

Posted on July 23rd, 2008 at 10:26am — 2 Comments (Add)

Cobourg Festival Art Show and Sale

MY BOOTH

MY TABLE AND PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL Just reporting on my part… Continue

Posted on July 2nd, 2008 at 11:00am — 6 Comments (Add)

Leonard Cohen in Concert

Leonard Cohen was merely AWESOME in concert in Toronto last night. I was overwhelmed by the genius of his words and music, often finding myself blissed from cosmic recognition and connection to his unique soul and poetic expression. (Been a fan since the 60's, of the last century.) I'… Continue

Posted on June 7th, 2008 at 1:30pm — No Comments (Add)

A Passing

My oldest brother, Gerald, passed away on Saturday of chronic heart desease at the age of 71 (I am 2nd youngest of 8 siblings). I had a final heart-to-heart conversation with him some days before he died, which has helped with dealing with his passing. When he was a teenager, we… Continue

Posted on May 15th, 2008 at 10:56am — 7 Comments (Add)

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At 5:33am on July 8th, 2008, Ashley Trayder said…: thank you for your comment on my drawing :D

At 9:46am on June 26th, 2008, Sharon E. Steinhaus said…: I like that new line drawing as an avatar..... good work !

At 10:13am on May 22nd, 2008, cheryl bannister said…: Hi Allan:
So sorry to hear of your brothers passing,but am glad you got a chance to have that final conversation with him.
Take care Cheryl

At 3:06pm on May 1st, 2008, Phil Wootton said…: Thanks for commenting on the Nat2 contee Allan. You are correct, the perspective is off on the lower half of the face.

At 10:58am on December 19th, 2007, Don Hightower said…: Thanks for commenting on the pomegranate oil painting Allan. It's not yet a finished work. I may add more red and white to it to bring it closer to the photograph.

At 1:37pm on November 9th, 2007, cheryl bannister said…: Thanks for your nice comment....really had fun doing this little painting!

At 11:44am on September 22nd, 2007, jocelyn ball said…: Hi Allan: Thanks so much for inviting me!
I just was able to get to the comp today to do this. Been exhaustingly busy.
I recognize a few names already.
Joss

At 11:00am on July 3rd, 2007, cheryl bannister said…: Hi there...can't seem to find my way onto Photo Art Site site with my photos but will persist!
Cheryl

At 1:10pm on June 9th, 2007, Mike Butler said…: Hi Allan. I highly recommend Ajax Creative Arts. I usually go on Thursday nights. Bring along some paints and join us. The address is 22 Sherwood Road at Linton, Pickering V1illage, Ajax.

The website is (http://www.steinhausstudio.com/AjaxCreativeArts.html)

At 8:54am on June 9th, 2007, Sharon E. Steinhaus said…: Hi Allan,
Welcome to DASNET
Cheers
Sharon

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