Kauai

Heart Breakers

A New Day

These are two brand new oil paintings I recently finished that were inspired by a lovely trip to Kauai, Hawaii, this year.  They both were started and worked on during my oil painting classes.  I used a limited pallet which I believe gives the paintings more cohesion. 

I choose my primary colors based on what colors I need for the painting.  I paint a small thumbnail in black and white to get the values and composition nailed down. For 'Heart Breakers' I used my homemade Alizarin Crimson with Pyrrole Red & Quinacridone Violet, Cadmium Yellow Light, Indanthrone & Titanium White.

Next I create an under-painting in oil using my homemade Alizarin to get the values.  If I need to go darker I might add a touch of Sap Green.  On an oil primed linen surface this acts like a white erase board while it's wet.
  

 As I progress I lay the local colors down, starting with the darks. I am careful not to cover up all of the under-painting as I want to leave some of the glimmer that shows through.

These paintings are currently for sale.  

See more of my art and inquire about available paintings at MaryGiacomini.com

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Na Pali Coast Cruise

I recently finished "Na Pali Coast Cruise", a 10 x 20" original oil.  This was a commission and a surprise.  I did some photo shopping with my reference pictures to get both the couple and the beautiful Hawaiian coast of Kauai in the scene.  I enjoy painting 'figures in  a landscape' and would gladly accept commissions for a keepsake that will last a lifetime.

See more of my art inquire about available paintings at MaryGiacomini.com

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Painting from Life

Luau

Debut

A challenge I've given myself every week for 7 years now is to capture the human form from life, in just under 3 hours. I attend a weekly figurative (nude or costumed) life painting and drawing group with other artists of like mind.  I have brought a multitude of mediums but presently have been bringing my oil paints. "Luau" was painted on New Years Eve 2013 when our model resembled a Hawaiian dancer.  "Debut" was a first time model of a brand new model that was absolutely still. These two pieces were completed in the last few months.  Both are 9" X 12" original oils on canvas panels and are for sale.  Contact me for availability.
You can see more of my artwork online:
Facebook page (open to the public)

fineartamerica.com    

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

marygiacomini.com

MGiacominiart.blogspot.com

            Finding Peace Sukhasana

This is a new oil painting for 2012. This 12" x 9" original oil depicts one of the models (also an awesome yoga instructor) of my Tuesday night figure painting group seated in Sukhasana.  I depicted her at a peaceful beach; a place to find inner calm.   I would like to do a series of paintings on yoga poses. This painting is for sale, for current availability  please contact me. Prints are also available of this image at fine art america.


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

MGiacominiart.blogspot.com

Tropical paintings at the Suite Spa

Visions in Merlot (oil)

Day Dreams (oil)

Bird of Paradise (watercolor)

Maui Gold (pastel)

These original tropical themed paintings are currently for sale. They will be at  the Suite Spa in Loveland, Colorado for the open house scheduled December 15, 2011 from 4-8pm. For more information check out their Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Suite-Spa/130592773637294

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 

mgiacominiart.blogspot.com

 

Sea Escapes

"Into the Sunset" (oil/sold)

 

Next adult class I'll be teaching in July:

Loveland Museum/Gallery

‎100 FUN THINGS TO DO AT THE LOVELAND MUSEUM
Number 56 - Take a beach vacation with your art! Join artist Mary Giacomini in our upcoming adult class "Sea Escapes" where you can develop your watercolor skills while creating a brilliant sunset with palm tree silhouettes! This class is scheduled for Thursday, July 21 from 2-5 pm. Call the Museum to register today!

Afternoon Delight

Afternoon Delight

Decisions: Should I take a nap in the palm tree shaded  hammock, swim in the blue Pacific, or take a break in a private hut?

I just finished "Afternoon Delight", a 15" x 30" original oil painting commissioned by a favorite client.  This scene is from Fiji using over a dozen reference photos.  This is the 5th beach painting of mine that will adorn the walls of the Suite Spa (Loveland, Colorado) as soon as the paint dries!  Although this painting is sold, prints and giclees can be ordered through Fine Art America.

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

Art class for 3rd-7th graders

"Spring Break"

Is It Spring Break Yet?
grades 3rd – 7th
Wednesday, March 16
2:30 – 4:30 pm
Instructor: Mary Giacomini
Fee: $20 ($16 Museum Members)
Paint your own tropical palm tree paradise with acrylic paint! 
Register through the Loveland Museum Gallery (Loveland, Colorado)

Getaway

"Getaway" is a new oil painting (commission/sold) I recently finished for a favorite client of mine. Prints, giclees and cards are available through fineartamerica.com.

More of my work can be seen online:

artforconservation.com  

cafepress.com/MGiacominiart

(some of my artwork on various products)

marygiacomini.com

RIchard Schmid Fine Art Auction 2010

"Hawaiian Orchid" is my painting that will be in silent auction of the 14 annual Richard Schmid Fine Art Auction Sept 5, 2010 up the Rist Canyon near Fort Collins, Colorado.  I have been part of this Fundraiser for the Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department since 2003.  Richard Schmid started this event when he lived in the area and two of his fabulous paintings will be up for live auction this year.

You can bid online for this painting or in person September 5.

More of my work can be seen online:

fineartamerica.com    

(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)
artforconservation.com  

cafepress.com/MGiacominiart

(some of my artwork on various products)
You can  contact me for more information. 

marygiacomini.com

Maui Gold

"Maui Gold" is a 11" X 14" original pastel painted from reference material of one of the gorgeous sunsets I experienced in Hawaii.  This painting also inspired "Visions in Merlot".  These paintings portray many of my favorite things: the ocean, waves, relaxing sunsets, saturated colors, being on vacation, and Hawaii.

Please CONTACT me if you have any questions.

You can see more of my artwork at these sites:

artforconservation.com 

(select giclees for sale)

fineartamerica.com 

(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)

marygiacomini.com

Spring Break

"Spring Break" is a pastel of a beach on Maui, Hawaii.  Unfortunately this piece isn't available because it was stolen from a store that featured my work.  I was a bit appalled.  

I do have prints and cards available of "Spring Break" for sale through fineartamerica.com by following this link.

Please CONTACT me if you have any questions.

You can see more of my artwork at these sites:

artforconservation.com 

(select giclees for sale)

fineartamerica.com 

(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)

marygiacomini.com

Age of Innocence

"Age Of Innocence" is another of the pastel paintings I have done of children playing at the beach.  This little girl was particularly adorable building a sand castle. This painting is not available but prints and cards can be ordered through this link:  fineartamerica.com.

Please CONTACT me if you have any questions.

You can see more of my artwork at these sites:

artforconservation.com 

(select giclees for sale)

fineartamerica.com 

(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)

marygiacomini.com

"Oh Brother!"

"Oh Brother!" is another fun little pastel painting (sold) of kids playing at the beach.

Please CONTACT me if you have any questions.

You can see more of my artwork at these sites:

artforconservation.com 

(select giclees for sale)

fineartamerica.com 

(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)

marygiacomini.com

California Dream'n

This pastel painting, "California Dream'n" was inspired by walking the beach and in La Jolla, California.  Children and waves are fun to watch.  This painting is sold but prints and cards are available through fineartamerica.com.

Please CONTACT me if you have any questions.

You can see more of my artwork at these sites:

artforconservation.com 

(select giclees for sale)

fineartamerica.com 

(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)

marygiacomini.com

Rythmn of Hawaii

Beach Chairs

This is a new 10" x 8" oil I recently completed.  So new in fact, I haven't  picked out a title for it. If you have a suggestion, please leave a comment!  The beach chairs is a study for a larger version I am working on for a commission.  Painting tropical, relaxing places just take me there...

Please CONTACT me if you have any questions.

You can see more of my artwork at these sites:

artforconservation.com 

(select giclees for sale)

fineartamerica.com 

(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)

cafepress.com/MGiacominiart

(some of my artwork on various products)

marygiacomini.com

On the Rocks

"On the Rocks" is a 10.5" x 9.5" original oil I just completed.  I guess my recent trip to Mexico has put the beach back on my brain.  This painting combines my love of the ocean, adirondack chairs and margaritas into one painting.  This  tropical painting is for sale...
Please CONTACT me if you have any questions.

You can see more of my artwork at these sites:

artforconservation.com 

(select giclees for sale)

fineartamerica.com 

(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)

cafepress.com/MGiacominiart

(some of my artwork on various products)

marygiacomini.com

"Visions in Merlot"

"Visions in Merlot" is an original oil painting (10" x 11") framed that is for sale. To purchase for $395 plus $20 shipping,  use the pay pal button for your convenience and I'll ship it this week.

Please CONTACT me if you have any questions.

You can see more of my artwork at these sites:

artforconservation.com 

(select giclees for sale)

fineartamerica.com    

(a variety of my work: prints & cards available)

cafepress.com/MGiacominiart

(some of my artwork on various products)

marygiacomini.com


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"Sweet Dreams"

"Sweet Dreams" is an 8 x 10" original oil painting I painted for pure fun.   I painted it entirely with a pallet knife using very heavy impasto.  I also painted "Day Dreams"  in the same size, style and frame.  This  tropical scene of a  hammock tied to palm trees at the beach is  for sale. "Sweet Dreams" is framed in a dark wood 2" custom frame which is included in the  price of  $295. (plus $20 for shipping)

Please CONTACT me if you have any questions.

You can see more of my artwork at these sites:

artforconservation.com 

(select giclees for sale)

fineartamerica.com    

(a variety of my work: giclees, prints, cards available)

cafepress.com/MGiacominiart

(some of my artwork on various products)

marygiacomini.com

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Mary M Giacomini's artwork..... 

Mary M Giacomini  

Loveland, Colorado USA