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I met Roice while studing for becoming a Life Coach. She told me her passion for archery and I didn’t realize she was a real bad ass as she actually is a hunter, and still in her very early 20s! … Continued

As this social isolation gor prolonged to about 3 months in Ontario, I though was going to be useful to sew masks for myself and the people I know. Already some organizations are collecting home made masks for home care … Continued

[ITALIANO a Seguito] As I have family in Italy that are in social isolation since about a month now, and I am starting to live the same situation here in Canada, I decided to clean-up a few of my drawings … Continued

Mystery box sale! To celebrate the arrival of fall, I want to top up the excitement for the holidays plans with a LIMITED SALE of 30 Mystery boxes! Each box will contain items for a total value discounted at least … Continued

Last year I got commissioned a Moose head 3d model for Materio 3D, a Montreal based 3d filament producer. They specifically wanted this subject because they proudly produce their PLA in Canada, and they asked me to be the modeler, … Continued

In the month of October I posted one drawing every day, in occasion of inktober. These designs were all cute cartoony characters I made, thinking of possible cookie cutters designs. You can check them on my Instagram page @morenap3d Many … Continued

SPREADING AWARENESS ​ I’m happy to announce that I will be participating with my End Endometriosis Awareness Ribbons at the upcoming Endomarch in Toronto! Endomarch events will be all over Canada on May 12th 2018. This because Endometriosis touches one … Continued

This model is my entry for Pinshape’s Avatar Design Contest, where we’re asked to imagine how we will be represented in the future, as avatars through VR.  It was very natural to me to bring up one of my dreams, … Continued

I have a illness. It’s invisible to other people’s eyes. It’s called Endometriosis and it it’s pretty common, at least 10% of women have it. Still, most people have never even heard about this disease, it takes nearly a decade to be diagnosed, and … Continued

It’s Black Friday for 3D printing too!

When I model and print my designs, I get frequently asked if I’m going to paint on them. As I know how long time would take, but how much rewarding would be to share the experience, and see other people’s … Continued

Last year, in occasion of Movember ( during November some men grow moustache in order to raise attention and money for men related health issues, like prostate cancer or mental health)  I made a cookie cutter based on a old design of mine (the … Continued

Since a few months I made available, through my Etsy store, a Premium version of my most famous model, Treefrog. My trusted printing 3dHubs Kym, tested every single filament of PLA he had on this new model, achieving visibly better results than the older model … Continued

I live in Toronto and, as Italian born, I am not used to wild animals in the city, as squirrels, raccoons and skunks. Raccons are perhaps the most interesting, from the beautifully textured fur, to their ability in opening green … Continued

This year too I support Ally’s RomColthoff Kickstarter campaign to print the 2nd Volume of her comic Chirault. This time the print is made from Shapeways industries in white polished nylon, a real beauty! So, just few days till the campaign end, … Continued

Last year I did a couple of 3D printed figurines for Varethane (Ally RomColthoff), based on her webcomic Chirault. Ally is currently doing a second Kickstarter campaign to print volume 2 of this comic, you have up to Oct 24 … Continued

Earlier this year, a comic/video games concept artist based in Montreal, Minikim, made an adorable doodle that I just HAD TO model! (Yes, this model was cooking since many months, and finally is out!) I really wanted to translate this design … Continued

I recently worked on labels in order to expose my work in live stores and crafts markets in town. The Labels are completely hand made, and feature a nana comic on the back, to illustrate my process. In the Goodnight … Continued

I am enjoying Pinshape more and more lately, thanks to the great community focused team, so I ended up participating to a contest recently, about low poly 3D printed model. I always been fascinated with this style, but never experimented … Continued

I’m  glad to announce that now all my “Made in Country” pendants ( plus “Already Taken”) are avialable in 4 new plated materials: 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Rose Gold and Rhodium. Visit my Shapeways store to order your custom material!

I’ve been looking for a while to 3D printing models marketplace that could reflect a number of specific quality: Local, allowing Streaming of Models, clear license attributions. Pinshape has offices in Vancouver, Canada and San Francisco, California, uses 3DprinterOS (which I … Continued

Back in 2005 I made an illustration to test my new Wacom tablet. I wasn’t a real expert in digital painting so I did something stylized and turned out with a glowing effect. When recently I though to bring some of my … Continued

I can finally purpose some of my pendants in Bronzefill, a filament composed by 80% fine Bronze powder and 20% PLA/PHA, printed with an Ultimaker from Kym’s Hub in Toronto. It’s not casted! You currently can buy “Made on Earth” and “Already … Continued

I’m a perfect Italian/Canadian: I sweeten my espresso every morning with a teaspoon of Maple Syrup 😉    

A few months have past since I started the “Made in Country” collection (see blog). Now a few other countries have been added (thanks to friends and fans requests): Portugal, France, Staya/Stalia (Australia) and Aotearoa (New Zealand)! You can find them … Continued

This is a very exciting news! I’m collaborating with Ally Rom Colthoff (aka Varethane) to her Kickstarter campaign, with aim to print her webcomic Chirault, with the 3D sculpture of one of her comic main characters: Teeko (see pics below).

These are not for sale, but worth to mention, some modelling and printing test I made, while participating to Dusk Till Drawn‘s art blog challenges “Games of Throne” and “Marvel & DC”. I’ve posted the results on my Tumblr page. I … Continued

The Treefrog design happen as I was trying to figure out where else I can put my talent at full. Two years ago 3D home printing was at the beginning of its revolution, so I studied modelling issues in order to … Continued