Chasing Light

I was once again invited to the 4th annual  "Chasing Light" exhibition with the Plein Air Artists of Colorado group.  I paint with these talented hardy artists on some Friday mornings in Northern Colorado.  For one week we are showing our landscapes, both from plein air and studio at the Community Creative Center in beautiful Fort Collins, Colorado.  Check out the art show!

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Oasis Oil; plein air

Expanse: oil, plein air

Deep Forest  Oil, plein air

Green

Shades of Green

Going Green

Happy St. Patty's Day!  I played with a watercolor technique with layers of  transparent watercolors with marijuana leaves.  I have painted this type of project with autumn leaves and flowers and thought it would be fun to play with hemp images.  Colorado has legalized recreational marijuana and other states are following.  Meanwhile, it's not illegal to paint or look at cannabis art so here you go.

"Shades of Green" is 18" x 24" and "Going Green" is 16" x 20".  Both original watercolors are painted on Arches Cold Press 140lb watercolor paper and are available for purchase.  Also prints and canvas giclees can be ordered for either at Fine Art America. Click on the titles and you will go directly to that site.
You can contact me directly if you are interested in purchasing the originals.

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

#MGiacomini #watercolor originals

Reserved: the process

Reserved 30" x 30" oil/sold

 I recently finished "Reserved".   I worked on this oil painting commission for many months.  My client had an idea for a painting that she wanted for above her fireplace. She really like my painting "Recharge" but decided to commission me to paint  an original oil of exactly what she had in mind. 
 She provided a good reference for Longs Peak (taken from the Peak to Peak Highway in Colorado adjacent to Rocky Mountain National Park) but wanted to include the Adirondack chairs that I have painted frequently.  I composed the two chairs with the Longs Peak Autumn photo and painted the small "Table for Two".  I included the bottle of red wine and two  wine glasses to make the painting that much more inviting.  I wanted to make sure I was portraying what she had in mind before I went to the actual large square format.  She loved the small painting so I started "Reserved" on oil primed linen on gator-board (my favorite surface for oil).  I was pleased with the outcome of the painting and more importantly my client absolutely loved it.
"Table for Two" sold recently at the Grand Lake Art Gallery.     "Recharge" is still available for purchase.  To inquire about current availability, contact me.  Fine art prints and giclees of  "Reserved" can be ordered through Fine Art America.

Recharge  24" x 30" oil

Table for Two  10" x 10"  oil/sold

Longs Peak reference photo

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

Vincent Van Moose

Vincent Van Moose

I painted this fun little (9" X 12") oil "Vincent Van Moose"  painting recently.  I was showing my home studio oil painting class how to pallet knife paint and decided to paint a moose.  I was inspired Van Gogh's Self Portrait series in that all of movement of the thick brush strokes radiate from the eye.  I exaggerated colors and had a ball with the Impressionistic swirls.
I sold this piece the same day I started advertising it on my Facebook page.  Prints are available through Fine Art America.
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

Success at the Loveland Art Studio Tour

":Autumn Impression" oil (sold)

"Fall River" plein air oil (Sold)

"Hope" 18 x 24" canvas giclee (sold)

"Tree Yoga" 22" x 29" canvas giclee (sold)

"Watson Lake 6am" plein air oil (sold)

The 2013 Loveland Art Studio Tour was a success this year!  These are just a few of the original paintings & framed canvas giclees I sold over the last two weekends.  I made new friends, patrons & got to visit with old friends.  This is the once a year chance that I open my studio to the public to see where I work & teach ongoing classes. I was very busy-but it was worth it.


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

Serenity: The Loch paintings

"Serenity"

This is a newly painted oil painting is of a favorite place of mine in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.  I have hiked to The Loch many times and have painted several scenes from it as well. The landscape is inspiring with a clear natural lake, rugged peaks and Andrews Glacier.  This latest painting is a view of The Loch in the summer with quiet reflections of the alpine scenery.   This 16" x 12" original oil painting is for sale, contact me for availability.


 Here are some of the other paintings created from this magical place.  Only "Tranquility" is still for sale.

Andrew Glacier (sold)

The Loch (sold)

Tranquility oil

Determination (sold)

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

Oversize Giclee available

Gold Rush

I painted "Gold Rush" with soft pastel several years ago.  It has been one of my favorite paintings that I intend to keep, but giclees on canvas or paper are available for sale either through me or Art for Conservation.  I just sold a 45" x 22.5" canvas giclee to the new Comprehensive Cancer Center at Exempla Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado.  I'm anxious to see how this 150% of original giclee will look at the not yet open facility. 

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

Freedom

"Freedom"

"Freedom" is a newly finished watercolor-which already has a home.  The painting (13" x 29") is of a herd of wild mustangs near Cortez, Colorado.  Although the original is sold, prints can be ordered through Fine Art America.  I had a wonderful reference,  thanks to the Main Event Photography for giving me permission to use this wonderful image of free horses.  The background is loose and colorful to depict the distant mountains of Colorado.

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

Stepping up for Art and Wine

Longs Peak

Rocky Mountain High

These two framed canvas giclee's, "Longs Peak" and "Rocky Mountain High" are both in a silent auction event tonight.  Both scenes are from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.  Loveland's Rotary club is holding a fundraiser called "Stepping up for Art and Wine"  to benefit Stepping Stones, an  Adult Day Care Program. A percentage of sales will go to the program.

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
 

Loveland Art Studio Tour 2012

Endurance

This brand new oil painting  of Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado along with many other originals, prints and cards will be for sale at the Loveland Art Studio Tour.  The 2012 tour is on October 13 & 14.  Over 40 Loveland, Colorado artists open their art studios to the public one weekend a year. Check out the talent this community is proud of.

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

Mountain Posters

"Goals"

Although this oil painting of a alpine hike in Glacier National Park (Montana) is sold, framed prints and canvas giclees can be ordered through Fine Art America..

Longs Peak and the Keyboard of the Winds over Nymph Lake

Nymph Lake

It's not too late to order in time for Christmas from fine art america!  This original pastel, Nymph Lake  (24" x 18") is from a peaceful scene in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado while snowshoeing.   This pastel is for sale, to inquire, contact me.

For all of my artwork fans: I am offering a 20% discount off of any Mary Giacomini products that they sell: prints, canvas giclees, greeting cards through Fine Art America now through December 24, 2010.  Use code DMRREM at checkout...Happy Shopping! Happy Holidays!!!

Give "Hope" to the one you love

"Hope"

 

I love the Aspen groves in the Autumn.  I was inspired by the sun shining through the golden colors while hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.  The original pastel is sold but archival canvas giclees can be ordered through art for conservation.

Art Reproductions ON SALE

For all of my artwork fans: I am offering a 20% discount off of any Mary Giacomini products that they sell: prints, canvas giclees, greeting cards through Fine Art America now through December 24, 2010.  Use code DMRREM at checkout...Happy Shopping!

Give Tranquility

I recently joined RedBubble.com.  This is another venue where I sell select images of my artwork.  What is very convenient is they will print high quality images in a variety of sizes, including greeting cards.  "Tranquility", the original oil that I painted from a hike high in the Rocky Mountains in the fall, is one that brings me peace of mind. The original painting is currently for sale at The Grand Lake Gallery in Grand Lake, Colorado.

Affordable Unique Gifts

"1896 School House" is an oil painting that was part of a large commission.  It is historically based on a photo from the Ft. Collins archive (that I received permission to use) of the Stove Prairie School in northern Colorado which is still in use.  I added the students and teachers from other period photos.  Prints, Canvas giclees and cards can all be ordered through Fine Art America for as little as $18.50.  See this PDF for details.

Autumn: Giclees for sale, part 27

"Longs Peak"

I have this image of "Longs Peak" (pastel/sold 18" x 24") available in canvas giclees.  I would like to reduce my inventory  at extremely reduced prices.  I have a 15" x 20" stretched and framed canvas giclee (#3/250) that  I am ready to sell for $125 (below wholesale!) plus $20 for shipping/handling.  The retail value of this giclee is $248 which does not include stretching and framing!  This would make a fabulous gift for any mountain lover.  Act quickly, this offer won't last!

More of my work can be seen online:

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

Autumn paintings: part 10, fly fishing

Fly Fishing in Moraine Park

These two pastel are both from Moraine park in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado in the fall. 

The smaller painting was a warm up 9 x 12" pastel for the larger commissioned pastel 24" x 36".  Both paintings have been sold but canvas giclees are available of "Moraine Park" (right). Please contact me for details.

Moraine Park

More of my work can be seen online:

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)
dailypaintersinternationalartgallery.blogspot.com 
Mary M Giacomini's Art Facebook Page

marygiacomini.com

Autumn: Aspen tree tops, part 8

"The Sky is the Limit" (pastel/sold)

These are examples of a progression

"Hope" (pastel/sold)

 of similar subject matter.  I painted "The Sky is the Limit" first, trying to capture the feeling of looking up at the tree tops. After a few more years of practice with pastels, I painted "Hope" and felt more satisfied with the results. Canvas giclees of "Hope" are available through artforconservation.com Both paintings are inspired by Aspen groves in Autumn.

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)
dailypaintersinternationalartgallery.blogspot.com

marygiacomini.com

Autumn: High in the Rockies, part 7

"The Loch"

"Tranquility"

These two paintings are from a hike in Rocky Mountain National Park.  (Colorado) "The Loch" (top) is a 18" x 24" pastel (sold) in which limited edition, high resolution canvas giclees are available through artforconservation.com.   "Tranquility"  is a 18" x 9" original oil painting that is for sale through the Grand Lake Art Gallery.  Prints of "Tranquility" are available through fineartamerica.com.   I am anxious to get up into the park to see the leaves that are starting to change.

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)
dailypaintersinternationalartgallery.blogspot.com

marygiacomini.com