Thursday, April 29, 2010

The Courtyard

"The Courtyard" is a 14" x 11" original oil painting of the adobe courtyards in Taos, New Mexico.  I had fun with the dappled shadows and strong sunlight.  Although this painting is sold, prints on paper or canvas can be ordered through fineartamerica.com.  This link will take you directly there.
Please CONTACT me if you have any questions.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Pepper Shadows

"Pepper Shadows" is another little watercolor (sold) inspired by the vibrant colors of the Southwest.  When in Taos, New Mexico I was intrigued by the variety of colors in the Mexican blankets,   red chili's, pottery  and their cast shadows as the sun sank.
Please CONTACT me if you have any questions.

You can see more of my artwork at these sites:
(select giclees for sale)
(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Taos Welcome

"Taos Welcome" is an original 7" x 6" watercolor (with some pastel) painting for sale.  I've found lots of inspiration from the Southwest vibrant colors, adobe architecture, cerulean skies, enchanting gardens.

Please CONTACT for availability.

You can see more of my artwork at these sites:
(select giclees for sale)
(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)

Monday, April 26, 2010

More Children's Art Classes....

Chilson Center
Instructor: Mary Giacomini

Summer Art Camp (experimenting with art materials in different projects)
ages 6-8 Mon and Weds    July 19-28 1:15-2:30pm
ages 9-13 Mon and Weds  July 19-28 3-5pm

Gone to the Birds (painting and decorating a birdhouse)
ages 6-8 Mon and Wed Aug 2,4  8:30a.m.-9:45
ages 9-13 Mon and Wed Aug 2,4, 10:15-12:15

You can get more info online in the Leisure Times
(summer classes won't be listed online until April 30)

Maui Gold


"Maui Gold" is a 11" X 14" original pastel painted from reference material of one of the gorgeous sunsets I experienced in Hawaii.  This painting also inspired "Visions in Merlot"These paintings portray many of my favorite things: the ocean, waves, relaxing sunsets, saturated colors, being on vacation, and Hawaii.

Please CONTACT me if you have any questions.

You can see more of my artwork at these sites:
(select giclees for sale)
(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Spring Break

"Spring Break" is a pastel of a beach on Maui, Hawaii.  Unfortunately this piece isn't available because it was stolen from a store that featured my work.  I was a bit appalled.  
I do have prints and cards available of "Spring Break" for sale through fineartamerica.com by following this link.

Please CONTACT me if you have any questions.

You can see more of my artwork at these sites:
(select giclees for sale)
(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)

Friday, April 23, 2010

Age of Innocence

"Age Of Innocence" is another of the pastel paintings I have done of children playing at the beach.  This little girl was particularly adorable building a sand castle. This painting is not available but prints and cards can be ordered through this link:  fineartamerica.com.





Please CONTACT me if you have any questions.

You can see more of my artwork at these sites:
(select giclees for sale)
(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)

Thursday, April 22, 2010

"Oh Brother!"

"Oh Brother!" is another fun little pastel painting (sold) of kids playing at the beach.




Please CONTACT me if you have any questions.

You can see more of my artwork at these sites:
(select giclees for sale)
(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

California Dream'n

This pastel painting, "California Dream'n" was inspired by walking the beach and in La Jolla, CaliforniaChildren and waves are fun to watch.  This painting is sold but prints and cards are available through fineartamerica.com.

Please CONTACT me if you have any questions.
You can see more of my artwork at these sites:
(select giclees for sale)
(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)

Monday, April 19, 2010

Childrens' art classes by Mary Giacomini May-June 2010

May and June 2010  art classes offered by Mary Giacomini in Loveland, Colorado:

Children's Classes I'll be teaching at the Chilson Recreation center

Spring Art for Tots
Play with art materials to see the budding artist within your 3-4 yr old. We’ll finger paint rainbows and  flowers,sculpt birds, collage, glue etc: all spring themed projects. Each class will be a new exploration of a different medium and a mini art lesson. Things can get messy. We do provide aprons but wear old clothes to be safe. Parents are welcome but are not required to stay with their child in the class.$5 supply due to the instructor on the first class.
Min/Max: 4/8 Location: Chilson Center
Instructor: Mary Giacomini Fee: 3-4 Yr $28; 4-6 Yr $34
Day Date Time Age Class #
M 5/3-5/24 9:15-10:00A    ages 3-4 25763-1
M 5/3-5/24 10:35-11:35A  ages 4-6 25763-2
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Classes I am offering at the Loveland Museum Gallery this summer-for kids...
Gone to the Beach
grades 1st – 3rd
Tuesday, June 22
10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Instructor: Mary Giacomini
Fee: $20 ($16 Museum Members)

Celebrate!
grades 1st – 3rd
Wednesday, June 23 10 – 11 am
Instructor: Mary Giacomini
Fee: $15 ($12 Museum Members)

Coral Reef
grades 3rd – 6th
Thursday and Friday, June 24 and 25
10:30 am – 12 pm
Instructor: Mary Giacomini
Fee: $30 ($24 Museum Members) 

Art History Camp

grades 4th – 8th
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

June 15, 16, 17 1 –3:30 pm

Fee: $60 ($48 Museum Members)

Drawing Camp

grades 3rd -6th
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

June 22, 23, 24 1:30 –3:00 pm

Fee: $40 ($32 Museum Members)
 

Teamwork

"Teamwork" is a newly completed 22" x 7.5" oil painting.  The scene is from early summer in an aspen grove of  the Rocky Mountains in Colorado.  I enjoy working on unusual sized paintings, besides how else can you depict tall trees without a vertical format?
This painting is for sale for $595 framed (plus $12) shipping.



Please CONTACT me if you have any questions.
You can see more of my artwork at these sites:
(select giclees for sale)
(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Beach Chairs

This is a new 10" x 8" oil I recently completed.  So new in fact, I haven't  picked out a title for it. If you have a suggestion, please leave a comment!  The beach chairs is a study for a larger version I am working on for a commission.  Painting tropical, relaxing places just take me there...

Please CONTACT me if you have any questions.
You can see more of my artwork at these sites:
(select giclees for sale)
(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)
(some of my artwork on various products)

Friday, April 16, 2010

On the Rocks

"On the Rocks" is a 10.5" x 9.5" original oil I just completed.  I guess my recent trip to Mexico has put the beach back on my brain.  This painting combines my love of the ocean, adirondack chairs and margaritas into one painting.  This  tropical painting is for sale...
Please CONTACT me if you have any questions.

You can see more of my artwork at these sites:
(select giclees for sale)
(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)
(some of my artwork on various products)

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Adult classes offered by Mary Giacomini Spring/Summer 2010


I will be teaching a series of drawing classes at the Chilson Recreation Center (Loveland, Colorado) in May 2010:


Basics of Drawing Workshops
No experience necessary. Have you ever wanted to have or refresh
the drawing skills you think might be inside of you? Sign up for one or for all three workshops.
Supply list is provided at time of registration for each workshop.
Min/Max: 6/10
Location: Chilson Center, Loveland, Colorado

ABC’s of Drawing: We will learn the very basics of drawing that you will be able to apply to many creative projects and painting. Practice what you see using the right side of your brain and also techniques to make sketches more realistic.
Day  Date  Time           Fee Class #
M 5/3         6:30-9:00P $30 35914-1

Still Life and Composition: We will go over contour drawing, shading
and more.
Day  Date  Time           Fee   Class #

M 5/10       6:30-9:00P $30    35915-1

Landscape and Perspective: Learn to draw a landscape and to put all of the things you’ve learned together. More detail will be given on perspective and depth. We will practice drawing from photos or you may bring a picture you might like to try to draw. The class is small so each student will get plenty of individual attention.
Day Date  Time           Fee  Class #
M 5/17      6:30-9:00P $30 35919-1

More information and registration details:
Chilson center spring 2010 link

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These are the adult art classes I'll be teaching for the Loveland Museum and Gallery 
spring/summer 2010:
Pastel: Georgia O’Keefe’s Flowers
Thursday, May 6
6 – 8:30 pm
All materials provided
$65  ($52 Museum Members)
Advance registration required by May 2

Pastels for Beginners
Friday, June 11 1 – 4 pm
All materials provided
$65  ($52 Museum Members)
Advance registration required by June 4

Watercolor Basics
Friday, June 18 1 – 4 pm
All materials provided
$65  ($52 Museum Members)
Advance registration required by June 11

Loveland Museum summer brochure link

*click on the links to register, for more information you can contact me.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

10" x 5" figurative nude

This is the 10" x 5" nude figure study I painted at one of the weekly figure and portrait groups I attend.  Until now I have been drawing, painting with pastel and monochromatic oil for the past 2 1/2 years.  This is my first oil in color alla prima style.  I find the female back lovely and was challenged by this side view.
This piece is for sale for $40 plus $6 shipping.



Please CONTACT me if you have any questions.
You can see more of my artwork at these sites:
(select giclees for sale)
(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)
(some of my artwork on various products)

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

canvas giclee: Rocky Mountain High for sale

I have a 8 x 10" wrapped canvas giclee of  "Rocky Mountain High" for sale for $95 plus $6 shipping.  The original pastel (sold) depicts a fly fisherman in his glory, on a beautiful Colorado day with Longs Peak in the background.
To purchase this signed, limited edition and ready to hang giclee, use the  paypal button below:





Please CONTACT me if you have any questions.
You can see more of my artwork at these sites:
(select giclees for sale)
(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)
(some of my artwork on various products)

Monday, April 12, 2010

canvas giclee: Gold Rush

"Gold Rush" is a 4" x 10" giclee which is a  gallery wrapped canvas that I have for sale,  in inventory, for $95 plus $6 shipping. 
This original painting is one my very favorites.





Please CONTACT me if you have any questions.
You can see more of my artwork at these sites:
(select giclees for sale)
(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)
(some of my artwork on various products)

Thursday, April 8, 2010

canvas giclee: Enchanted Forest

"Enchanted Forest"  is a scene from Northern California's Redwood Forests. (sold)  The original was accepted into the prestigious 2004 Arts for the Parks mini 50 show in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.


Please CONTACT me if you have any questions.
You can order a canvas giclee through:
(select giclees for sale)

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

"My Space" is a 24" x 18" original oil on masonite.  This is the studio result of several plein air opportunities in the mountains of Northern New Mexico.  I added the adirondack chairs to be more inviting.  This framed painting is for sale for $1,500 at Centennial Galleries in Ft. Collins, ColoradoPrints and cards of "My Space" are available through Fine Art America.(see below)

Please CONTACT me if you have any questions.
You can see more of my artwork at these sites:
artforconservation.com 
(select giclees for sale)
(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)
(some of my artwork on various products)



Monday, April 5, 2010

"Aspen Lake"

"Aspen Lake" is a 10" x 10" plein air original oil painting from the mountains of north of Taos, New Mexico. This painting is for sale for $95 plus $6 shipping.



Please CONTACT me if you have any questions.
You can see more of my artwork at these sites:
artforconservation.com 
(select giclees for sale)
(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)
(some of my artwork on various products)



Sunday, April 4, 2010

Capturing the Light

"Capturing the Light" is an original 10" x 8" plein air oil painting.  As I was painting with friends near Taos, New Mexico, I found that painting the artist painting near me interesting.  She was capturing the light as I saw the light capturing her. This painting is for sale for $65 plus $6 shipping.



Please CONTACT me if you have any questions.
You can see more of my artwork at these sites:
artforconservation.com 
(select giclees for sale)
(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)
(some of my artwork on various products)