Meet Marlene Sabatina

Marlene Sabatina will be bringing her eclectic style to the

Parade of Souls art Show.  

I have been wearing jewelry all of my life. 

When I was a little girl I would spend hours in the yard finding rocks that would mimic a grand stone for a necklace, bracelet or ring.  I had polished tumbled stones before they were popular, as my mother would wash them in my clothes. 

I take great pride in each piece I create, with my muse as a guide, I delve into many mediums to create a one of a kind piece.

My training first started when I was in grade school, I made a ceramic rabbit with forest green glaze. (wish I still had that piece)

Now I can create my own glass rabbit in any color I choose. (see blue rabbit photo)

I went on to take many hours of classes and workshops to develop my style and inspiration for my work.  I have been focused these last several years on Metal-smith techniques and PMC.  Currently I teach bronze clay and cast glass classes.   Although jewelry is my first love I do have training in water media and enjoy those times that I can create, paint and play. 

My favorite Halloween story is a bit quirky.  I wanted to dress like a hippie, when I was about 9 or 10, we would always make our own costume's so I took an old blanket and made a poncho, but it was not just right until I decided to write "bad words" in spray paint all over it...boy did I get into trouble.  We still got to go trick or treating and we always used a pillowcase for our treat container.  There was a stop along the way that was a farm stand market and we were treated with cider and donuts at that place.  Not like the Halloweens of today for sure.

Marlene will be showing and selling her best Fall and Halloween work at the

Parade of Souls Art Show

October 13th!

Meet Linda Hubbard

Linda will be bringing her whimsical wood creations to the

Parade of Souls Art Show

Oct 13th

My name is Linda Hubbard. I have been married forty years, and have one daughter, three wonderful grandchildren and my sweet dog Spike.

I have been working full time as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for over thirty seven years. My job is very complex and carving has become a great stress reliever.

I began woodcarving in the late eighties after being inspired by a friend and wonderful woodcarver. Thinking I would just carve a few things....well twenty some years later I still love carving. Seeing what becomes of a block of wood is challenging and exciting.  I carve a variety of subjects, but I must say I have a soft spot for Santa.  I have lost count of all that I have carved and usually have given them to family and friends for Christmas gifts. I am always looking for new ideas and projects; a great place to look is at the local annual carving show.  My friends and I go every year and love to see the carvings that have been entered in the contest; and I try to load up on enough wood to hopefully last me until the next year's show.

 Fall is one of my favorite seasons.  As a child I remember on Halloween going into the neighbor’s houses for our treats.  There were always homemade popcorn balls, cookies and cider.  Most of our costumes were created from what we had at home; but one year I was a mouse and had what I thought was an awesome mask made out of plastic.

My other hobbies include drawing, watercolor and needle felting.  After working long days it is nice to relax and be creative.  Because I am always looking for new inspiration, I love to take classes and connect with friends who enjoy art.

Meet Our Arizona Artists

Meet

Olivia Thomas

of

Olive Rose!

Olivia's work has been featured in Art Doll magazine as well as Sommerset Magazine Holiday Editions, her work has been sold and shown at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and in the American Folk Art Museum NYC.

Art has been a part of my life from an early age. 

My father was an accomplished artist and illustrator.

I have many fond memories of coloring with pencils and chalks alongside dad as he worked at his
drafting table.

  My grandmother unleashed my sewing creativity when she
taught me to make a doll dress from her scrap basket. 

From this humble beginning , an artist was born.
I graduated with a design degree,  hoping to enter the fashion world.

Who knew this would lead to designing doll clothing. 

 My many professional  paths have led me to create, 

Olive Rose, my FolkArt line.

Each art piece is created  to reflect my particular style ;outsider meets whimsy.

My work is featured in  shops and galleries across the United States and Canada. 

 Halloween  is my favorite holiday ! 

Growing up with a strong church influence, a nun outfit was my go to costume for trick or treat . 

We are excited to have Olivia joining us at the PARADE OF SOULS show!

You may also find Olivia and her amazing work at the following locations:

Art Unraveled Art Unraveled
Oliverose.comoliverose.com

To email Olivia CLICK HERE