Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Trish

Trish

Trish:  Nude Back Pose

Trish: Blue eyes
These are a few examples of one of our regular models on my uninstructed painting evenings with artist friends.  We paint costumed models and nudes once a week.   Trish has been an awesome and versitile model for us. The top two nude poses were done in oil. The bottom is pastel.  All three were done alla prima. By painting in one session the painting is fresher and more spontaneous.  These original paintings are for sale, to inquire for current availability, please contact me. 

Other online places to view my art:
Mary M Giacomini's Artwork 
Facebook page (open to the public)
(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)
artforconservation.com  

(limited edition canvas giclees)

(some of my artwork on various products)

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Royalty

Royalty 
I painted "Royalty" in a 3 hour long pose (with breaks) in a uninstructed live model painting night.  This 14" x 11" original oil painting has lots of impasto and bold strokes. Our model was costumed to look quite distinguished with just a yellow shear drape that looked like an elegant gown.  This painting is currently for sale, you can contact me for more details.
Other online places to view my art:
Mary M Giacomini's Artwork 
Facebook page (open to the public)
(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)
artforconservation.com  

(limited edition canvas giclees)

(some of my artwork on various products)

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Nerves from Gold

Nerves from Gold
This oil painting is a product my Tuesday night uninstructed painting sessions that I attend. Our model was dressed as a business man from the early 1900's and his expression was priceless.  This 12" x 9" original oil was painted alla prima and is for sale. Please contact me for more information .

Other online places to view my art:
Mary M Giacomini's Artwork 
Facebook page (open to the public)
(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)
artforconservation.com  

(limited edition canvas giclees)

(some of my artwork on various products)

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Rabbit Ears Pass painting

Rabbit Ears Pass
This is another little plein air oil painting (9.5" x 5") I painted in September 2011.  I went with a group of art friends to a beautiful home in North Park, Colorado for a few days of plein air painting.  This scene of Rabbit  Ears Pass (Routt National Forest) was right outside the front door which is among a healthy Aspen grove.  I painted "Rabbit Ears Pass" in morning light and finished it one sitting (alla prima)  This paintings is currently available for sale.  Please contact me for details.

Other online places to view my art:
Mary M Giacomini's Artwork 
Facebook page (open to the public)
(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)
artforconservation.com  

(limited edition canvas giclees)

(some of my artwork on various products)

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Summit Lake

Summit Lake
This is one of several plein air oil paintings I painted this fall.  "Summit Lake" is on the the top of Buffalo Pass in Routt National Forest near Steamboat Springs, Colorado.  The alpine lake was calm, the forest quiet and the air pristine. This original oil painting on canvas  is 10" x 6" and is available for purchase. Please contact me for current status.

Other online places to view my art:
Mary M Giacomini's Artwork 
Facebook page (open to the public)
(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)
artforconservation.com  

(limited edition canvas giclees)

(some of my artwork on various products)

Friday, November 4, 2011

Introduction to Oil Painting

Last Light
I am teaching an Introduction to Oil  Painting class Nov 10 & 17, 2011 from 9-12AM in my studio in West Loveland. Continuing painting in Oils and Pastels will be offered in December 2011. For more information, please contact me.



Other online places to view my art:
Mary M Giacomini's Artwork 
Facebook page (open to the public)
(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)
artforconservation.com  

(limited edition canvas giclees)

(some of my artwork on various products)

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Autumn Art for Tots

Finger Painting at the Chilson Center
Three times a year I offer art classes for the youngest generation: 3-6 year olds.  Classes are held at the Chilson Recreation Center in Loveland, Colorado. The next set of classes start next week.  To download the PDF file of the  2011 Leisure Times brochure, click here. To register online.

Autumn Art for Tots
Come and play with art materials that will bring out
the budding artist in your 3-4 year old. We'll finger
paint, sculpt with model magic, glue and more - all
with an autumn theme. Each class will be a mini art
lesson and utilize a different medium. We provide
aprons. It can get messy, so wear old clothes. Parents
are welcome to stay, but not required. A $5 supply fee
is due to the instructor at class. Min/Max: 4/8
Location: Chilson Instructor: Mary Giacomini
Age: 3-4
Day Date Time Fee Class #
M 11/7-11/28 9:15-10:00A $28 457053-1

Art for 4-6 Year Olds
For Pre-K, Kindergartners and Homeschoolers, this
class will let your 4-6 yr old experiment with a variety
of art materials while learning more about art. We'll
try different types of paint, sculpt, glue, cut and more.
Using fine motor skills, a different autumn themed
project will be explored each week. It's best to wear
old clothes, though we provide aprons. Parents are
welcome to stay, but not required. A $5 supply is due
to the instructor at class. Min/Max: 4/8 Location:
Chilson Ctr. Instructor: Mary Giacomini
Age: 4-6
Day Date Time Fee Class #
M 11/7-11/28 10:30-11:30A $34 457052-1

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Impressionism class

I am teaching  an "Impressionism" class at the Loveland Museum Gallery Wednesday, Nov 2 for 3rd-6th grades. More details .   
I have painted a variety of Impressionistic landscapes over the years.  This pastel is sold but other prints can be purchased through fine art america.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Moraine Park Fishing Giclee


Moraine Park Fishing


The Loveland Art Studio Tour 2011 was a success. I had lots of visitors, patrons and friends visit my studio Oct 15 & 16.  I sold a framed  24" x 30" canvas giclee of "Moraine Park Fishing", a commissioned pastel.  I do not have more of these on hand, but they can be ordered through art for conservation.                


Other online places to view my art:
Mary M Giacomini's Artwork 
Facebook page (open to the public)
(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)
artforconservation.com  

(limited edition canvas giclees)

(some of my artwork on various products)
  

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Fall & WInter Classes

Prairie Storm (oil)
The Loveland Museum Gallery's Fall/Winter 2011/2012  brochure has come out on a PDF file. I am offering several adult and children's classes in this brochure. Check it out!

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Preview Show

"Priorities"
The preview show for the Loveland Art Studio Tour is Friday October 14th (2011) at the Loveland Museum Gallery in Loveland, Colorado from 6-8pm.  Each  of the 48 artists in the tour will have an example piece of artwork on display at the Foote Gallery.  I have my oil, "Priorites" on display.  It's up to you to figure out what your priority is: fresh coffee, peaceful morning by the mountain lake or fishing...

Enjoy the Studio Tour Opening Reception this Friday during Night on the Town at the Loveland Museum from 6-8 pm. It will be a night to preview the artists involved in the 2011 Studio Tour.
 Other online places to view my art:
Mary M Giacomini's Artwork 
Facebook page (open to the public)
(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)
artforconservation.com  

(limited edition canvas giclees)

(some of my artwork on various products)
 

Monday, October 3, 2011

Loveland Art Studio Tour 2011

Big Valley Bookcliff (n/a)
I will be participating in the 3rd annual Loveland Art Studio Tour and Sale October 15 & 16, 2011.  I have been involved with the studio tour from the start and am on the steering committee.  Since gaining a much larger studio within my home, this year I will host the studio tour at my own studio just west of Loveland, Colorado.  The tour hours are 9-5 Saturday and Sunday.

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Miles from Nowhere

Miles From Nowhere

"Miles from Nowhere" is a new 12" x 6" oil painting I painted.  The hike is in Glacier National Park, Montana near the Two Medicine campground. Contact me if you are interested in purchasing the framed original.  Prints are also available through fine art america.

Other online places to view my art:
Mary M Giacomini's Artwork 
Facebook page (open to the public)
(a variety of my work: prints and cards available)
artforconservation.com  

(limited edition canvas giclees)

(some of my artwork on various products)