Art Club openings

I will begin teaching a series of Art Club Classes at the Chilson Recreation Center (Loveland, Colorado) beginning Oct 5, 2011.  Both classes will run and have a few spots left.

Register online

Art Club Jr's: Painting
Experiment with a variety of painting mediums while learning
some basic art principles. Also learn about mixing colors while
your child experiences working with watercolors, acrylic, watercolor
dye and sand painting. We will finish a new project and try a
new medium with each class. Aprons are provided, but wear old
clothes. A $10 supply fee is due to the instructor at the first class.
Min/Max: 4/8 Location: Chilson Ctr. Instructor: Mary Giacomini
Age: 6-8
Day Date Time Fee Class #
W 10/5-10/26 5:00-6:00P $32 458053-1

Art Club: Painting
If you want to try some different mediums without having to buy
all of the supplies, this is the class for you! Use watercolor tube
paint, watercolor "dye" (brilliant liquid paint on a special absorbent
paper), acrylic on canvas and sand painting. A new project
and medium with every class. Aprons provided, but wearing old
clothes is advised. A $10 supply is due to the instructor at class.
Min/Max: 4/9 Location: Chilson Instructor: Mary Giacomini
Age: 9-15
Day Date Time Fee Class #
W 10/5-10/26 2:30-4:30P $56 458054-1

Island Lake

Island Lake

"Island Lake" is one of the most beautiful places on the planet.  I stumbled upon this  lodge and Provencal Park near Fernie, British Columbia Canada last summer. While I hiked in old growth forests around this quiet mountain lake,  I was constantly taking reference pictures as I was inspired the entire time.  I want to return and stay longer.

This new oil painting is for sale.  For more information please contact me.

Other online places to view my art:
Mary M Giacomini's Artwork 
Facebook page (open to the public)

fineartamerica.com    

(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)
artforconservation.com  
(limited edition canvas giclees)

cafepress.com/MGiacominiart

(some of my artwork on various products)

marygiacomini.com

Climate Change Reversed

"Fresh"

My painting "Fresh" won 1st place in the Fine Art America contest "Climate Change Reversed."  I started this oil painting as a plein air in my back yard.  I then brought it back in the studio for a bit of tweaking.  This painting is currently for sale at Mountain Living Studio in Manitou Springs, Colorado.

Other online places to view my art:
Mary M Giacomini's Artwork 
Facebook page (open to the public)

fineartamerica.com    

(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)
artforconservation.com  
(limited edition canvas giclees)

cafepress.com/MGiacominiart

(some of my artwork on various products)

marygiacomini.com

Pastels on 5th; sidewalk art pictures

I participated in "Pastels on 5th" on September 10, 2011.  The one day event raised $10,000 for Alternatives to Violence.  60 artists united and painted sidewalk art for sponsors who donated to the event.  More pictures can be seen at
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.245454062158785.51545.108654779172048

my 4' x 4' sidewalk art for Art of the Rockies

Pat Saunders-White with her colorful attitude

Vickie Shelley working on her Plumera

Dale Bernard working on her 5' x 6' mountain landscape

Pastels on 5th

Tomorrow morning I will be painting a 4' square of sidewalk  with pastels for the art event: "Pastels on 5th" in downtown Loveland, Colorado.  The event is raising money for Alternatives to Violence and has 50 artists with sponsors on board.  Art of the Rockies is a beautiful downtown gallery and frame shop that is sponsoring me.  The event is free and open to the public.  There will be food, music and drinks available as well as a children's area.  Come and see why Loveland, Colorado is an artsy city!
-Pictures of the event to follow!

Transformations Dedication 2011

Fort Namaqua-by Mary Giacomini

The Loveland Museum Gallery is hosting a Transformations Dedication for the artists who completed a electrical transformer box in 2011.  A slideshow, snacks and meet the artists will be presented and is open to the public.

Falling Leaves; watercolor class

Falling Leaves   at the Loveland Museum Gallery
  Mary Giacomini, instructor
Friday, September 23, 2011 1 – 4 pm

Paint colorful fall foliage with watercolors using a fun and easy technique. This is a great easy beginner class or a chance to learn something new!

Art History Art Classes

I will be teaching a series of hands on Art History  art classes at the Loveland Museum Gallery this fall- 2011.

students from a summer 2011 horse camp I taught

Art History Series: Pop Art
Grades 7 – 12
Thursday, September 15, 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Have some fun mimicking one of Andy Warhol's funky pop art pieces with acrylic paint.

Art History Series: Pointillism
Grades 4 – 7
Wednesday, September 21, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Create a colorful landscape using dots of paint that will come together as you step away from your painting.

Art History Series: Expressionism
Grades 3 – 6
Wednesday, September 28, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Paint your own version of Edvard Munch's "The Scream" using soft pastels.

Art History Series: Realism
Grades 7 – 12
Thursday, October 20, 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
After a tour of the Museum’s Chuck Close exhibit, learn how to draw a face realistically with a tight grid. Bring a black and white photo portrait (8 x 10) of yourself or someone you want to draw.

Art History Series: Impressionism
Grades 3 – 6
Wednesday, November 2, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Learn how and why the Impressionists painted by recreating one of Monet's haystacks with acrylic paint on canvas.

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


Class registration policy:
• Advance registration is required at least ONE WEEK in advance for each class.
• No refunds after registration deadline.
• Payment is due at the time of registration.
• All fees include materials unless otherwise noted.
To register, please call 970-962-2410 or visit the Loveland Museum/Gallery. All classes are held at the Loveland Museum/Gallery.


The Loveland Museum/Gallery is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Thursdays 10:00 am - 7:00 pm; Saturdays 10:00 am - 4:00 pm; Sundays 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm; Closed Mondays. For more information, please call the Loveland Museum/Gallery at 970-962-2410. The Loveland Museum/Gallery is located at 503 N Lincoln Avenue, the corner of 5th and Lincoln, in Loveland, Colorado.

Horse Drawing Class

Fabulous Horse Drawings
Grades 4 -7
Wednesday, September 14,  2011 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Check out the Museum’s Horse exhibit then create your own fabulous horse with scratch art materials.
Instructor: Mary Giacomini
Class held at the Loveland Museum Gallery, Loveland, Colorado