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)

fineartamerica.com    

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

marygiacomini.com

MGiacominiart.blogspot.com

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)

fineartamerica.com    

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

marygiacomini.com

MGiacominiart.blogspot.com

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)

fineartamerica.com    

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

marygiacomini.com

MGiacominiart.blogspot.com

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. 

Oil Painting: Basics and Beyond

My Space

This summer I'm offering a variety of mini workshops at my home studio in lieu of my weekly painting classes.  On August 21 & 22 from 9AM-12PM I will be teaching 
 "Oil Painting: Basics & Beyond". If you have ever thought about taking oil classes without the commitment of buying supplies this class is for you.  This class will cover techniques, safe use of oils, color theory, brush strokes-basically everything to get you started.  All supplies included.  No experience necessary.  Contact me for more information.

You can see more of my artwork online:

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)

marygiacomini.com

MGiacominiart.blogspot.com

Watercolor: Sunflowers

This summer I'm offering a variety of mini workshops at my home studio in lieu of my weekly painting classes. On August 7th & 8th I'll be teaching "Watercolor: Sunflowers" from 9AM- 12PM.  Learn how to make your florals come alive using underpainting and a careful drawing.
Contact me for more information.

You can see more of my artwork online:

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)

marygiacomini.com

MGiacominiart.blogspot.com

Impressionistic Pastels

The Loch (pastel/sold)

This summer I'm offering a variety of mini workshops at my home studio in lieu of my weekly painting classes.  On July 18 & 19 I will be teaching "Impressionistic Pastels" from 9AM-12PM. Learn how to create shimmering pastel paintings with strokes of color.  We'll use Wallis sanded paper, underpainting and soft pastels to create an impressionistic landscape.
Contact me for more information.

You can see more of my artwork online:

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)

marygiacomini.com

MGiacominiart.blogspot.com

Channeling Monet

This summer I'm offering a variety of mini workshops at my home studio in lieu of my weekly painting classes.  On June 28th (New date) I will be teaching "Channeling Monet: Plein Air Painting on the Big Thompson River" from 8:30AM- 2:30PM.  Learn to paint the way the Impressionists did; by observing the changes of light with the time of day outdoors.  Meet at Viestenz-Smith Mountains Park & bring a sack lunch. Contact me for more information.

You can see more of my artwork online:

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)

marygiacomini.com

MGiacominiart.blogspot.com

Watercolor Experiments

This summer I'm offering a variety of mini workshops at my home studio in lieu of my weekly painting classes. On June 12, 2013 I will be teaching "Watercolor Experiments".  We will use Masa paper to create a painting unlike anything you've done before.
Bring a sack lunch. No experience necessary.  Contact me for more information.

You can see more of my artwork online:

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)

marygiacomini.com

MGiacominiart.blogspot.com

Plein Air Oil Painting

Rabbit Ears Pass

My plein air set up

This summer I'm offering a variety of mini workshops at my home studio in lieu of my weekly painting classes.  The first workshop is June 6, 2013: Plein Air Oil Painting, 9AM-3PM.  In this class you will learn some basics of plein air painting in a safe environment.  We will paint in my backyard (country/foothills views) in the morning light.  In the afternoon we will begin a studio piece from the morning painting session.  Bring a sack lunch. No experience necessary.  Contact me for more information.

You can see more of my artwork online:

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)

marygiacomini.com

MGiacominiart.blogspot.com

Alla Prima Tulip painting

"Juicy" watercolor

 For this past week's classes I bought 2 different bouquets of pastel pink flowers.  In the Wednesday morning watercolor class we drew an accurate drawing of the flowers, then wet each petal or leaf individually to get a controlled,  yet loose depiction.  I chose not to paint my background as I liked the white with the soft painting.

"Frosty" oil

 Using the same pastel pink tulips, I painted "Frosty" mostly with a pallet knife and lots of impasto.  I taught my students in my Thursday Oil Painting class to block in & draw with a brush, but then have fun swirling the paint around.  This 14 x 11" oil painting was done Alla Prima (one session) as was the watercolor.

You can see more of my artwork online:

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

Oil and Watercolor classes for adults

I teach beginning-intermediate art classes out of my studio in West Loveland, Colorado.  Wednesdays is the watercolor class and another group meets for oil painting classes on Thursdays. Instead of a 'copy me' class I teach students what they want to learn: to be able to paint their own vision. I teach some basic principles and techiniques from the workshops and classes I've attended, painting with peers and my college days studying for my BFA.  
 Classes have a maximum of 5 students to ensure plenty of attention.  We meet from 9AM-12 PM each week.  I do offer drop in classes as well, on a space available basis. Class costs are $25 per class if you sign up for the entire month and $27 per class drop in.  I have over 10 years experience teaching and my students end up becoming good friends.  If you would like more information you can message me for more details.

You can see more of my artwork online:

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)

marygiacomini.com

MGiacominiart.blogspot.com

Starry Nights

For Vincent (pastel)

Starry Nights
Thursday, August 1, 2013 
3 – 6 pm
Fee: $40 each ($32 for museum members)
Location: Loveland Museum Gallery,  Loveland, Colorado
Re-create Van Gogh’s Starry Night or your own nighttime scene with swirling pastel strokes.
Instructor: Mary Giacomini

I decided to teach this class again since I have had so many requests for it.  Register early; Classes fill quickly.  All supplies included.  This is a great way to try out pastels.

You can see more of my artwork online:

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

Watercolor Class

In Good Company

I am offering adult watercolor classes for the beginning to intermediate student.  This new class will meet in my west Loveland, Colorado studio on Wednesday mornings from 9-12 A.M. starting next week on February 13, 2013.   We will cover a wide variety of techniques, color mixing, composition and styles of watercolor.  Class size is limited to 5 students to allow for plenty of personal attention. Come join us; I already have two eager students signed up.  You can contact me via email for more details.

Painting Pastel Florals

Flowers for Georgia

Poppies: Georgia O’Keeffe Style
Thursday, April 25
3 – 6 pm
Fee: $40 each ($32 for Museum members) To Register for this class
Paint brilliant, larger-than-life poppies with pastels. All supplies are included; a great way to try out pastels. Instructor: Mary Giacomini

You can see more of my artwork online:

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

Paint the Rockies

Paint the Rockies
Thursday, March 7
3 – 6 pm
Fee: $40 each ($32 for Museum members)
Learn how to create depth in your acrylic painting of the mountains using aerial perspective. No experience required. Instructor: Mary Giacomini
To register for this class

You can see more of my artwork online:

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

 

Snowy Aspens watercolor class

Nymph Lake

The next adult class I have scheduled to teach at the Loveland Museum Gallery is Snowy Aspens.
We will watercolor paint an aspen grove in winter in one class using various techniques.  No experience required.  
Thursday, February 28
3 – 6 pm
Fee: $40 each ($32 for Museum members)
To register

You can see more of my artwork online:

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

Oil Painting Classes

My oil painting classes for beginner/intermediate students are starting Jan 10th, 2010. The class size is limited to a maximum of 5 to ensure plenty of personal attention.  You can begin a class at any time depending on space available.  Some of the subject I cover in classes are: composition, color, value, technique, & style and how they apply to landscapes, still life and people.  Classes meet on Thursdays mornings from 9-12 in West Loveland, Colorado.  For more information you can email me.

You can see more of my artwork online:

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