Written by: Jerome Scullino
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When We Turn Away From Ourselves

Last week in Miami, Nisha couldn’t find anything to wear. We had been invited to a few events. Nothing unusual. But something shifted. Piece after piece, nothing felt right. Not because the clothes were …
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On Being a Parent

An adult daughter held gently in the quiet orbit of her parents’ love. When I became a parent, I realized how little I knew. There is no real preparation for it. You begin with …
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On Being Seen Without Judgment

A portrait created in stillness, without performance or correction. I once photographed a young girl. She was beautiful, but she didn’t believe it. You could feel it in the way she held herself, slightly …
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The Artist’s Vision: Can a Portrait Be Legacy and Art?

Francine came to the studio without a plan. No reference images, no expectations, no idea of what we would create together. At 50, she wanted a nice picture of herself. That desire is honest. …
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The Gaze Without Judgment: A Studio Note

Art, self-confidence, and the creative struggle — a personal story of doubt, gratitude, and how beauty can heal the small sufferings of everyday life.
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Ottawa, Then and Now

When I first came to Ottawa, I was newly married. Nisha and I had just graduated from Trent University—she from Toronto, and I from France. Wanting to stay close to both Quebec and Montreal, …
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Happy 4th of July, My Friends

A quiet moment between sisters — strength, softness, and unspoken connection. Hello to all my beautiful friends from the South— What a year it’s been. But also… what a day to celebrate. The 4th …
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What Canada Day Reminds Me About Family, Home, and Hope

Three brothers share a quiet, joyful moment — a portrait of connection and warmth. There’s a lot of noise in the news these days. It feels unsafe—often unsavoury. The world seems divided. But is …

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JÉRÔME — Portraiture as Art
Original Mixed-Media Art · Monochrome Portrait Work

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