Monday, September 16, 2013

Loveland Museum Preview Show for the Loveland Art Studio Tour

Sunrise
The Loveland Art Studio is coming in just a few weeks!  This year the tour will run TWO weekends: October 12-13 & 19-20, 2013.  I will be participating as well as many other artists in the area.  The Loveland Museum Gallery in Loveland, Colorado is hosting a preview show for the Loveland Art Studio Tour from September 21-October 27, 2013.  A 'meet the artists' opening will take place on 'Second Friday' October 11.  I am showing "Sunrise," a horizonal oil painting from the Two Medicine area in Glacier National Park, Montana.  Come join us!


You can see more of my art online:

Facebook page (open to the public)
(a variety of my work: prints and cards available) 
 artforconservation.com  
(limited edition canvas giclees)


MGiacominiart.blogspot.com

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Painting Snowy Aspens Class


Snowy Aspen Scenes
Thursday, December 5, 2013
4 – 6 pm
Fee: $40 each ($32 for museum members)
at the Loveland Museum Gallery


An easy watercolor project for any level. Paint a forest scene using a variety of techniques and a limited palette. Instructed by Mary Giacomini



You can see more of my art online:

Facebook page (open to the public)
(a variety of my work: prints and cards available) 
 artforconservation.com  
(limited edition canvas giclees)


MGiacominiart.blogspot.com

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Pastel Painting Class



Stormy Prairie Skies
Thursday, November 7, 2013
4 – 6 pm
Fee: $40 each ($32 for museum members) 

at the Loveland Museum Gallery

Learn how to create dynamic cloud formations with a simple landscape in soft pastel. Instructed by Mary Giacomini


You can see more of my art online:

Facebook page (open to the public)
(a variety of my work: prints and cards available) 
 artforconservation.com  
(limited edition canvas giclees)

MGiacominiart.blogspot.com

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Acrylic Painting Class: Fall Harvest




Fall Harvest 
Thursday, October 24, 2013
4 – 6 pm
Fee: $40 each ($32 for museum members)
at the Loveland Museum Gallery


Use pumpkins and gourds as inspiration to capture the colors and textures of Autumn. Use acrylic paint and palette knives on canvas to create impressionistic swirls and strokes. Instructed by Mary Giacomini


You can see more of my art online:

Facebook page (open to the public)
(a variety of my work: prints and cards available) 
 artforconservation.com  
(limited edition canvas giclees)

MGiacominiart.blogspot.com

Monday, September 2, 2013

Ongoing Fall Classes

A Walk To Remember (pastel)
    This Fall I am again offering some home studio art classes for those who wish to really focus on their art on an ongoing basis. 

    September 18th, 2013 will be the first Watercolor and Drawing class on Wednesday morning from 9-12.  I have found over the years that many students of art ask to 'bypass' the drawing stage.  I feel like this is kind of like skipping learning the alphabet when you want to be a writer.  Drawing is not that hard if you know a few tricks to learn to see.  Tracing is a tool and should not be a crutch if you want to continue to improve your painting ability.  Since realistic watercolor painting requires planning I thought incorporating learning to draw would compliment the class.  We will do some of both each day with an emphasis on painting.

    On September 19th I will start my oil painting classes on Thursday mornings from 9-12.  In this ongoing class we will explore and dive deeper into color experimentation, value, technique & composition.  Since my classes are limited to 5 students, everyone will get plenty of individual attention.  I also like to gear my classes toward what each student wants to, or needs to learn.  I am open to different ideas. 

    I can give you more information including costs of classes if you send me a message.  There is a discount for those signing up for a month at a time. Depending in availability, you can start at any time.   I earned a BFA in studio arts, have been a professional artist for 15 years and have been teaching for over 10 years.