Friday, March 21, 2014

"Lakeview" R.I.P.



In 2008 I submitted a sketch for a brand new program: City with a HeArt in Loveland, Colorado. Large 4.5' X 5' fiberglass heart sculptures were chosen by sponsors and placed in the city.  My design "Lakeview" was chosen by Columbine Health Systems.  
Using Lake Loveland and the surrounding mountains of Longs PeakMeeker and the foothills as a reference, I painted all sides of the heart after several coats of priming and sanding.  I researched  acrylic paint for outdoor art and purchased Nova paint with the longest lasting color ratings.  The heart was clear coated with an automobile type of varnish and  it was permanently placed at 29th and Taft Ave in Loveland.  I was pleased at how my colors did not fade or peel despite being outdoors for six years.  On March 19, 2014, a multi-car accident involving a DUI driver destroyed my heart.  I heard that it was broken in several pieces.





TV interview with Fox 31 Denver news
 
I painted the design in reverse on the back side so the design would flow looking from any angle.

"Lakeview" and I at 29th and Taft, Loveland, Colorado.    Columbine mounted the heart on a concrete slab next to their sign.
You can see more of my artwork 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

Sunday, March 2, 2014

Home studio classes

"Crisp" watercolor
I teach two different weekly adult art classes out of my Loveland, Colorado art studio.  
On Wednesdays I teach beginning to intermediate watercolor.  We often experiment with a new technique or study at the start of the class then everyone has their own project that I help them progress on. I take student input for class ideas and fit their requests into the schedule.
Thursday is my oil painting class day.   I teach my students a new color study and/or technique then I encourage them to paint what they have passion for.   I want my students to be able to paint what they want; not to copy what I do.  I teach them independence. I want my students to be challenged but not overwhelmed.  I will take up to 5 students in each class so everyone gets plenty of individual attention.
I plan on continuing both classes weekly through May 2014, then will take the summertime to offer workshops and plein air paint.   If you are interested in attending, contact me

You can see more of my artwork 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