Wednesday, April 27, 2011

The Keyhole

"The Keyhole"
This is another of those images from many years ago retrieved from a slide. "The Keyhole" (watercolor/sold)  is part of a red rock formation west of Loveland, Colorado called the Devil's Backbone.  I have hiked there many times, but avoid mid summer when the rattle snakes are common. 
More of my work can be seen online:
(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)
artforconservation.com  
(limited edition canvas giclees)
(some of my artwork on various products)

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Ellie's Chair

Ellie's Chair
I recently had some old slides converted into digital images.  One of my "long lost" images is of this watercolor, "Ellie's Chair".  I started and completed most of it en plein air.  This image is important to me as it's the first in my quite large series of chair paintings.
More of my work can be seen online:
(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)
artforconservation.com  
(limited edition canvas giclees)
(some of my artwork on various products)




Monday, April 25, 2011

For Vincent

"For Vincent"
This 12" x 15" pastel painting of Van Gogh's Starry Night is one I completed recently for a pastel class that I teach out of my home studio.  I -along with the rest of the world have come to appreciate Van Gogh, sadly far too many years after his death.  Starry Night is a favorite but actually copying it gave me that much more appreciation for his artwork.  We had a fun learning experience.

More of my work can be seen online:
(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)
artforconservation.com  
(limited edition canvas giclees)
(some of my artwork on various products)

Friday, April 15, 2011

Paint the Rockies with Pastels

"Evening Glow" (pastel)  
Paint the Rockies with Pastels
Mary Giacomini

at the Loveland Museum Gallery, Loveland, Colorado
Thursday, June 2, 2011 2 – 5 pm

Use soft pastels to paint the Rocky Mountains in an impressionistic style.

All materials provided
Fee: $65 ($52 Museum Members)

More of my work can be seen online:
(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)
artforconservation.com  
(limited edition canvas giclees)
(some of my artwork on various products)
 

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Acrylic Impasto class for adults

Pallet Knife Impasto: Dolls
Mary Giacomini

Thursday, May 19, 2011  2 – 5 pm
at the Loveland Museum/Gallery, Loveland, Colorado.
Paint a still life of old dolls using thick acrylic paint on canvas in an expressionistic style.

All materials provided

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Way Out West

Way out West
This oil portrait of an authentic cowboy on canvas measures 14" x 11". I painted it alla prima.  (one- 3 hour session) If you are interested in purchasing it unframed, contact me.
More of my work can be seen online:
(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)
artforconservation.com  
(limited edition canvas giclees)
(some of my artwork on various products)

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Mountains of Flowers

"Mountains of Flowers" is an original  pastel (10" x 9") that I recently completed. The scene if from Fernie, British Columbia.  This gorgeous spot does exist in the Kooteney Rockies of Canada. This painting is for sale, contact me for details.

More of my work can be seen online:
(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)
artforconservation.com  
(limited edition canvas giclees)
(some of my artwork on various products)

Monday, April 4, 2011


"Blooming Watercolors"-an adult watercolor class at the Loveland (Colorado) Museum Gallery
Mary Giacomini

Thursday, May 12, 2 – 5 pm

Learn to paint loose, fresh colorful flowers with watercolor.

All materials provided
Fee: $65 ($52 Museum Members)

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