4th St Gallery Experience

This summer I'm doing something different.  I'm participating with a group of 6 other professional artists from Loveland in a pop up gallery that lasts all summer (through August). Pat Saunders-White, Marc Jones, Shannon Kaye & Sally Hartshorn, Donna Gordon,  Susan Jecminek and myself will be showing our art, offering classes and doing demos.

Cooling Down
oil

  The 4th St Gallery is in downtown Loveland, Colorado across the street from the Rialto theatre.  Our business hours are Wed-Sat 11-7 & Sunday 12-4.  We are also open until 9 pm on 2nd Fridays for  Night on the town.
I am offering a wine glass painting class on July 20th from 12-6pm.  Email me for more info. I'll be doing watercolor and oil painting demos on July 11 & 14th.

See how I create a painting!  I will be 'changing' out artwork every month.  June's theme is landscapes & Colorado scenes.  Stay tuned to what I come up with for July.

Loveland Art Studio Tour 2018

 

It's studio tour time again!  This year I'm setting my artwork up at the Gressiwick 426 N Lincoln Av in Loveland, Colorado.    The talented Marc Jones & I are sharing this space downtown during the #LovelandArtStudioTour   We will be open for a preview Friday, Oct 12 from 6-8PM and Oct 13, 14, 20 & 21 from 11AM-5PM.  I am bringing a large selection of original watercolors, oils, pastels and acrylic paintings.  Stop by!  You can pick up a free book at our location or download one at Loveland Art Studio Tour.

Summer 2018 Art Classes

Art classes Summer 2018   Mary Giacomini

OIL:    Monet series; learn to see the way Monet did

#1 June 21 (Thurs) 9-12,   Home studio, Copy a Monet or be inspired to paint a painting in his style (9 x 12 or smaller)

#2 June 28 (Thurs) 9-12, Sweetheart Winery plein air.  Create a painting of your choice with the morning light.  Critique at 12pm on their patio with wine & snacks (not included in price) Since the winery does not open until noon, bathrooms available at Sandys Conoco or Devil’s Backbone trailhead.

#3 July 12 (Thurs) 5-8pm ***, Sweetheart Winery plein air. Recreate painting from class #2 in evening light to learn to see the difference time of day makes.  Meet at 4:15 for a glass of wine.

***watercolor class is welcome, also pastelists

WATERCOLOR: Sketchbook journaling

#4 June 13, 9-12 home studio  Learn to capture small, quick paintings with small watercolors in a watercolor sketchbook

#5 June 27 (Wed), 5-8pm, Sweetheart Winery plein air.  Sit by the Big Thompson river with a glass of wine to capture the scenery.  This is great practice for bringing along a sketchbook on vacation.  Meet at 4:15 for wine on the patio (wine not included in price)

I also teach classes through the Loveland Museum & have open spots in some but not all classes. https://www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org/programs-events/art-classes/adult-art-classes/

 June 11^th Sweetheart Winery wine glass painting class (tropical theme). $40

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-glass-painting-tickets-44496485185?aff=efbeventtix

Lincoln Gallery's National Show

Mesa Arch

I'm proud to announce that my watercolor, Mesa Arch was accepted into the Lincoln Gallery (Loveland, CO) National Show which opens March 31.  The opening is April 14, 2017 from 6-9 PM and the public is invited to attend.
I played with a new technique with this original watercolor.  I masked spaces and let the paint flow within each space. I wanted to keep the paint as fresh as possible so used very little to no glazing.  I also used a limited pallet which helps give the painting cohesiveness. The scene was inspired by the gorgeous view in Canyonlands National Park in Utah.  This painting is available for sale.

National Treasures show

"Silence"
oil
representing Voyageurs National Park 

 The Cultural Art Center of Estes Park (Colorado) is celebrating 100 years of the National Park service by showcases over 100 paintings and photographs of the National Parks in July 2016.  I had 5 of paintings accepted into this juried  art show.  "National Treasures" can be seen through the entire month of July.  All of these original paintings are currently available for purchase through this show.

"Mesa Arch"
watercolor
representing Canyonlands National Park

"Opposites Attract"
oil (plein air)
representing Glen Canyon National Recreation Area 

"Loose Moose"
oil
representing Denali National Park

"Serenity"
oil
representing Rocky Mountain National Park

      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

Home studio art classes: Watercolor

 Starting in October, I'm once again teaching an Adult watercolor class.  This class is intended for beginners to intermediate students.  No experience is necessary.  We meet on Wednesday mornings from 9-12 starting early October 7, 2015 in Loveland, Colorado.  I currently have one opening with a maximum of 6 students per class.  We learn all kinds of new things during the year:  color experiments, playing, drawing lessons, value, composition, textures, types of paper, cropping, critique, themes, glazing, wet on wet, purple underpainting and the list goes on.  My goal is to teach you to achieve your goal of painting what you want to.   For more information, contact me.

"Shades of Gray"
  In this class we used an Ansel Adams photo to inspire us to use only one dark color to achieve distance.

We had a fresh bouquet of flowers in this class and splashed fresh watercolor quickly.

Layered hydrangea
We used stencils and a limited pallet to 'layer' this hydrangea to life.

Tropical Escape
We used lots of tropical pure colors for our sunset & added dark purple palm trees and a beach.

Fall 2015 Adult Classes at the Loveland Museum Gallery

I am teaching these classes for adults at the Loveland Museum this Fall:


Botanical Watercolor Painting
Tuesday, September 22, 1 – 4 pm
Learn to draw and paint what you see using purple underpainting and transparent watercolor paint. Instructor: Mary Giacomini
Fee: $45 ($36 Museum Members)

 


Colorado’s Golden Aspens
Tuesday, September 29, 1 – 4 pm
Learn to create depth in your mountain landscapes by graying down your paints. Building upon a thin layer of acrylics, we’ll use large brushes and palette knives to create an autumn aspen forest in the foreground. Instructor: Mary Giacomini



Sketchbook Journaling: Fall Harvest
Tuesday, October 13, 1 – 4 pm
Learn to start your own sketchbook journal with watercolor & ink. Draw inspiration from the fresh color and shapes of the seasonal bounty. Instructor: Mary Giacomini





 Falling Leaves
Tuesday, October 20, 1 – 4 pm
In this easy watercolor class, we’ll use a limited palette of transparent watercolors with leaf stencils to create a beautiful pile of leaves. No drawing required.  Instructor: Mary Giacomini


A Walk to Remember
Tuesday, October 27, 1 – 4 pm
Using pastels, we’ll create an impressionistic fall walk through an Autumn forest. Instructor: Mary Giacomini
 

Canyonlands
Tuesday, November 3, 1 – 4 pm
Use a masking fluid, a limited palette, and salt to create a scene from Canyonlands National Park. Instructor: Mary Giacomini








Monet’s Haystacks
Tuesday, November 10, 1 – 4 pm
Create an impressionistic version of one of Monet’s famous haystacks with pastels. Instructor: Mary Giacomini

• Snowy, Starry Night Tuesday, December 1, 1 – 4 pm
  Create a dramatic starry night scene with watercolor. Instructor: Mary Giacomini
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• More info online.  You can register starting August 21, 2015 at 970 962-2410 

Loveland Museum Classes Spring/Summer 2015

I have been teaching art classes at the Loveland Museum Gallery since 2003.  Over the years, I have built up a following.  This season I am focusing mostly on adult classes.  New this season (starting in May):  My classes are now 3 hours (instead of 2) long to give you more time to finish!!

All of these classes will give you an introduction to a painting medium doing the same project.  All supplies are included.  This is great way to try out a medium before you buy the supplies. The classes are limited to 6 & generally fill up quite quickly.  You can register through the Loveland Museum Gallery by visiting or calling  (970) 962-2410

 

 

 Paint a Moose

Thursday, April 16, 4 – 6 pm

Fee: $40 ($32 for museum members)
Learn a simplified technique to paint an acrylic moose and have fun with thick paint and palette knife swirls.

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Impressionistic Gardens

Tuesday & Wednesday, May 5 & 6, 2:30 – 4 pm

Fee: $50 ($40 for museum members)
Using soft pastels, paint beautiful gardens in an impressionistic style reminiscent of Monet. No experience required.

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Vertical Landscapes

Tuesday & Wednesday, May 26 & 27, 2:30 – 4 pm

Fee: $50 each ($40 for museum members)
Learn to create depth in your landscapes by graying down your paints. On top of that thin acrylic layer, we’ll use large brushes and palette knives to create a forest in the foreground.

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Under the Sea

Tuesday, June 2, 1 – 4 pm

Fee: $45 each ($36 for museum members)
Using transparent watercolor, we’ll layer sea life shapes to make a cool and calming underwater scene. This easy project requires minimal drawing skills.

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50 Shades of Gray

Wednesday, June 3, 1 – 4 pm

Fee: $45 each ($36 for museum members)

Make monochromatic but strong compositions with Ansel Adams as our inspiration. Create a vibrant painting with one dark-value watercolor. 
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Tropical Escape

Thursday, June 25, 1 – 4 pm

Fee: $45 each ($36 for museum members)
Create vibrant sunsets over the ocean with brilliant colors, then paint dark silhouettes of palm trees when it’s dry. This is an easy project, and you’ll be pleased with the final painting. Instructor: Mary Giacomini

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Botanical Watercolor Painting

Tuesday, July 21, 1 – 4 pm

Fee: $45 each ($36 for museum members)
Learn to draw and paint what you see using purple underpainting and transparent watercolor paint. 

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Sketchbook Journaling: Fresh from the Farmer’s Market

Wednesday, July 22, 1 – 4 pm

Fee: $45 each ($36 for museum members)
Learn to start your own sketchbook journal with watercolor and ink. Draw inspiration from the fresh color and shapes of the seasonal bounty. 

An example of a watercolor plein air sketch (La Costa Spa)

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Van Gogh’s Sunflowers

Wednesday, August 26, 1 – 4 pm

Fee: $45 each ($36 for museum members)
Paint big, bold, bright, beautiful sunflowers! Look at some examples of Van Gogh’s art. Then, create your own rendition using a lot of acrylic paint to swirl on the canvas with a palette knife.  Instructor: Mary Giacomini

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For the Birds

Thursday, August 27, 3 – 6 pm

Fee: $45 each ($36 for museum members)
Create sweet little studies of a variety of birds using pastel. Learn how to draw by simplifying. Feel free to bring references of specific birds you’d like to paint.  Instructor: Mary Giacomini

Adult classes at the Loveland Museum

Loveland Museum Classes:
The new "Aha" brochure is published. I have several adult art classes that you may be interested in along with two children's Art Camps in June. You have to register through the Loveland Museum Gallery.   My adult classes have been filling up quickly.

Thursday, June 19, 4-6 pm
Painting the Southwest Landscape
Thursday, June 26, 4-6 pm
Farmer’s Market Fresh Flowers
Thursday, July 17, 4-6 pm
Impressionistic Pastels-
Thursday, July 31 4-6 pm
Van Gogh’s Sunflowers
Thursday, August 7, 4-6 pm
Creating Landscapes with Depth

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

Salon des Refuses

Off the Grid

Some of the local Loveland, Colorado art galleries have decided to create an art show just for the Colorado artists who entered The Colorado Governors Show 2014, but did not get accepted.  The Salon des Refuses was the show in Paris in which galleries showed the art of many of the Impressionists who were rejected in the Paris Salon in 1863.
My watercolor "Off the Grid" is part of Loveland's Salon des Refuses and will be for sale at Lola's Fresh Patina.  The opening is May 8th, 2014 and will coincide with the Governor's Art Show at the Loveland Museum Gallery just a few blocks away.

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

Off the Grid

Off The Grid

This is a brand new watercolor I recently finished.  I named it "Off The Grid" as it was a sweet log cabin perched high in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, several miles from a tiny ghost like town.  The Spring sun was setting and giving a luminous glow to everything in it's path.  This original painting is currently for sale, but 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

"Snowy Wishes"

"Snowy Wishes"

I painted this little watercolor "Snowy Wishes"recently.  A friend taught me a watercolor technique for painting aspen trees years ago and I included a cheery snowman in this version. You start out with playing with quite a bit of masking tape and minimal drawing.   Sometimes; Many times actually-it's quite healthy to just play with your paints.  You will probably find that you can be freer, looser and just have more fun painting.  This painting started as a demo in one of my watercolor classes and  I wound up using it for my 2013 Christmas card.  Prints and cards are available of "Snowy Wishes" through Fine Art America.
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

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

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.

Fresh Florals

Coffee Pot Petunias

Fresh Florals
Instructor: Mary Giacomini
Friday, July 20, 1 – 3 pm

Learn to create fresh, colorful flowers with watercolor. Go with the flow and have some fun; no experience necessary.For more information visit the Loveland Museum Gallery.

Falling Leaves; watercolor class

Falling Leaves   at the Loveland Museum Gallery
  Mary Giacomini, instructor
Friday, September 23, 2011 1 – 4 pm

Paint colorful fall foliage with watercolors using a fun and easy technique. This is a great easy beginner class or a chance to learn something new!

"Blooming Watercolors"-an adult watercolor class at the Loveland (Colorado) Museum Gallery
Mary Giacomini
Thursday, May 12, 2 – 5 pm

Learn to paint loose, fresh colorful flowers with watercolor.

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

Watercolor class for 1st-4th graders

Neon Gardens
grades 1st – 4th
Wednesday, March 9
2:30 – 4:30 pm
Instructor: Mary Giacomini
Fee: $20 ($16 Museum Members)
Paint with liquid watercolor on diffusing paper to get the most colorful garden you can imagine. 

This class is held at the Loveland Museum, Loveland, Colorado

Warm Winter Wishes on a mug

I painted this watercolor, "Warm Winter Wishes" of my son building a snowman on a frosty winter day.  With a suggestion of a colleague, I put the design on a mug from cafe press for $14.99.    Another very unique artistic gift for someone special on your list...

Autumn: Peace in the Pines, part 24

"Peace in the Pines" is a watercolor (sold) I painted years ago of this beautiful log church in Allenspark, Colorado at the base of the Rocky Mountains.

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