Mary Giacomini is a Colorado artist who loves to paint the Rocky Mountain landscape. She paints proficiently in oil, pastel and watercolor. She teaches art classes both out of her studio and for the Loveland Museum Gallery, in Loveland, Colorado.
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Mesa Arch
Mesa Arch
When I was looking through one of my art books, I came across a watercolor technique that looked interesting. The artist used hot glue to fragment their painting into sections so the paint could mix on the paper. I tried hot glue and it stuck to even Arches cold press watercolor paper. I tried it a few more times using masking fluid instead. I painted with a limited pallet being careful to let the paint naturally mix on the paper. The end result is "Mesa Arch" a 11' x 14.5" original watercolor on Arches 300lb Cold press paper. I feel it almost has a stained glass effect with the transparent watercolors. I am inspired by the landscapes in Utah with the colorful red, orange and earth tones. This scene is from Arches National Park. Contact me for current availability of the this painting.
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