Progression of a painting

I drew horizontal lines for the horizon lines & perpendicular lines for the trees and reflections in charcoal.  With painting reflections it's important that the reflection is directly under the object.

I blocked in my darks

At this stage local  color is added. I also reshaped the canoe.   I used glazes with  for a medium to give me enough time to blend.

"Silence" (Gateway to Wabakimi) 20 x 16" Oil

Here is a progression of my newest painting "Silence".  The scene is from Northern Ontario, close to the Wabakimi Provincial Park.   There are numerous pristine lakes with forests and few people in this part of the world.  Canoes fit in perfectly.  This Canadian  wilderness is something to cherish.

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Verticle Aspens

These two new long tall (24" H X  8" W) original oil paintings of Aspens in Autumn are brand new.  They were inspired the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.  I have hiked in the nearby mountains on many gorgeous Fall days and look forward to it every year.

These paintings both have an atmospheric thin layer of oil paint for the blue mountains with heavy impasto pallet knife strokes for the foliage and foreground. They can be sold separately although they make a striking pair.  customize prints visit Fine Art America. Contact me for current availability.  






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Aspire

Aspire

This new (24" x 12") vertical oil painting, "Aspire" was inspired by the towering trees on the coast of Maine.  I had the pleasure of visiting this part of the country this past summer.  We had a few days of rain, then one morning the clouds lifted and the sun shown through the thick forest.  The sun through the fog and trees was my favorite photo from the trip and I knew I wanted to paint it immediately. The original oil painting is currently for sale, but contact me for availability.  Prints on a variety of canvas or paper can be ordered through Fine Art America.

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Plein Air capture

I painted this little (oil) plein air this past summer.  I had to work very quickly as the light was changing before my eyes.  I drove up the Big Thompson Canyon (Loveland, Colorado) to the Glen Haven area.  Since then this area suffered major damage from the September 2013 flood.  They have since opened the Big Thompson Canyon road (34) but the road to Glen Haven is still closed at this posting.  One hidden 'gem' of plein air painting is the 'capture' you get-which is now forever changed. 

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Loveland Art Studio Tour 2013

"Perseverance" oil 24" x 8"

The Loveland Art Studio Tour 2013 is quickly approaching.  On October 12-13 & 19-20 I will be opening my studio door to the public to see my studio and artwork.  This is the 5th annual Loveland Art Studio Tour and the first time we are holding it for two weekends.  I have been on the Studio tour steering committee for the past 4 years and have participated in all of them.  I will be showcasing new paintings, prints & cards.  This is also a chance to see where I hold my ongoing oil and watercolor painting classes.  "Perseverance" is a brand new oil painting of a Colorado aspen grove with a view of Rabbit Ears Pass (near Steamboat, CO) that will be for sale during the tour.  Prints are also available through Fine Art America.


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(limited edition canvas giclees)

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Retreat

Retreat

"Retreat" is a brand new 20" x 16" oil painting I recently finished.  I have painted a similar scene before; "Island Lake".  Both paintings are from the Kootenay Mountains in  British Columbia, Canada.  I hiked through old growth forest around this beautiful alpine lake to find the most inspiring scenes. This painting is currently for sale; Contact me for details.  Prints are also available through Fine Art America.

Island Lake (sold)

You can see more of my art online:
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(limited edition canvas giclees)

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Autumn Impasto

This brand new oil painting was inspired by an autumn hike in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. I used lots of oil paint with a pallet knife to achieve the impasto.  I love to hike in Rocky Mountain National Park, especially in the fall.  There is nothing like a crisp, sunny day to enjoy the Aspen change.

You can see more of my artwork online:

Mary M Giacomini's Artwork 
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Paint the Rockies with Pastels

"Evening Glow" (pastel)

 

 

Paint the Rockies with Pastels
Mary Giacomini
at the Loveland Museum Gallery, Loveland, Colorado
Thursday, June 2, 2011 2 – 5 pm

Use soft pastels to paint the Rocky Mountains in an impressionistic style.

All materials provided
Fee: $65 ($52 Museum Members)

More of my work can be seen online:

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(some of my artwork on various products)

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Autumn: Gold Rush giclee for sale, part 29

Gold Rush

I have to admit that "Gold Rush" has been one of my very favorite paintings.  This 30" x 15" pastel won a juror's choice (Best of Show)  at an art show at the Lincoln Gallery in Loveland, Colorado.  I did have the piece scanned for high resolution giclees. 

Autumn: Cottonwood Glow, part 18

Cottonwood Glow (oil)

"Cottonwood Glow" is a 4.5" x 10" plein air oil I painted alla prima. I find I especially like to use a pallet knife and leave impasto on the surface when I paint quickly outside.  This painting is for sale, currently at Mountain Living Studio in Manitou Springs, Colorado.

More of my work can be seen online:

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(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)

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Autumn: Aspens en Plein Air, part 12

Aspen Plein Air 2

Aspen Grove (sold)

Aspen Plein Air (sold)

These paintings have quite a bit in common besides the mountain Aspen Autumn theme.  They are all small original plein air oils painted alla prima in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. I also used primarily a small pallet knife and left lots of oil impasto on the surface of the painting.

More of my work can be seen online:

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(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 

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Colorado Aspen Grove

This Colorado Aspen Grove watercolor painting is 14" x 9.5"  The original is currently for sale at the Grand Lake Gallery.  More of my watercolor paintings  can be see on fine art america.

Rocky Mountain Aspen plein air

"Aspen Plein air #2" was recently sold at Mountain Living Studio in Manitou Springs, Colorado.  I painted this 9" x 6" oil alla prima in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado in the fall. I used a pallet knife and left lots of impasto on the surface.

You can  contact me for information on other artwork and

you can see more of my artwork at these sites:

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

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(some of my artwork on various products)

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Teamwork

"Teamwork" is a newly completed 22" x 7.5" oil painting.  The scene is from early summer in an aspen grove of  the Rocky Mountains in Colorado.  I enjoy working on unusual sized paintings, besides how else can you depict tall trees without a vertical format?

This painting is for sale for $595 framed (plus $12) shipping.

Please CONTACT me if you have any questions.

You can see more of my artwork at these sites:

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(select giclees for sale)

fineartamerica.com 

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

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