Finding Peace Sukhasana

This is a new oil painting for 2012. This 12" x 9" original oil depicts one of the models (also an awesome yoga instructor) of my Tuesday night figure painting group seated in Sukhasana.  I depicted her at a peaceful beach; a place to find inner calm.   I would like to do a series of paintings on yoga poses. This painting is for sale, for current availability  please contact me. Prints are also available of this image at fine art america.


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Backlit Drama

I painted this nude oil painting alla prima in last Tuesday's live modeling session with friends.   I really love painting nude female back poses with strong lighting.  The draped cloth added to the drama.  This 12" x 9" oil is for sale, please inquire about availability.
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(limited edition canvas giclees)

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(some of my artwork on various products)

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Tropical paintings at the Suite Spa

Visions in Merlot (oil)

Day Dreams (oil)

Bird of Paradise (watercolor)

Maui Gold (pastel)

These original tropical themed paintings are currently for sale. They will be at  the Suite Spa in Loveland, Colorado for the open house scheduled December 15, 2011 from 4-8pm. For more information check out their Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Suite-Spa/130592773637294

Other online places to view my art:

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

 

Christmas Art Classes

I am teaching two different Christmas themed art classes at the Loveland Museum 

this month.  Check out the link for more information.

Holiday Ornaments
grades 2 – 5
Wednesday, December 7, 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Create keepsake ornaments using model magic and embellishments. 

Psychedelic Snowflakes
grades 7 – 12
Wednesday, December 14
2:30 – 4:30 pm
Cut and create unique snowflake designs out of a special absorbent paper, then paint them with brilliant liquid watercolors to make the most funky snowflakes ever!  

Other online places to view my art:
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

Kids being kids: at the beach

Age of Innocence (sold)

Oh Brother! (sold)

California Dream'n (sold)

All three of these children playing at the beach paintings are pastels.  I wanted to capture not just the serenity of the beach but the playfulness that kids bring out in it.  I enjoy painting things that make me feel good and take me back to places I'd like to be.

Other online places to view my art:

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

Romantic Paintings

Into the Sunset (n/a)

Soul Mates (n/a)

The Proposal (n/a)

These three paintings were done for some very romantic couples.  The top sunset painting (oil) was in Aruba.  The couple had their picture taken walking into the sunset along the beach.  She didn't know he was going to propose.   "Soul Mates" is an oil I completed for my son and his new wife for their wedding.   We were on a hike in Colorado together when I took the reference photo.  The bottom painting, "The Proposal" (pastel) was the most difficult.  He wanted to recreate his romantic marriage proposal of them in New York City's Central Park.  I had bits and pieces of information to go by but no good reference photo.  This painting was given by the groom to the bride the night before their wedding.

Other online places to view my art:
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

Monochromatic Nude Oils

Jubilant

Earth

Intent: Steve

Ashley Rae

Carrie

These monochromatic oil paintings were all done using Transparent Oxide Red with maybe a touch of Sap Green added in the last nude modeling session.  The paintings were done alla prima in a 3 hour session using both female and male nudes.  I find that when I paint with just one color or two I get back in touch with value and start seeing the light and shadow more clearly.  To find out if a painting is available (they were at the date of this post) you can contact me and we can set it up with pay pal.

Other online places to view my art:
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

Gesture Drawing

These are 3-5 minute  Gesture drawings I've done of some beautiful nude female backs.  Drawing this fast really makes you react and not think your drawing to death.  There is truly no better way to improve your drawing skills than drawing from life. 

Other online places to view my art:
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

Ashley Rae

Ashley Rae is another professional model that I enjoy to paint and draw.   She usually poses in the nude for our weekly group.   She is awesome at getting right back into the perfect pose each time.  She is truly long and lovely.  These are some  charcoal and pastel drawings (the second is a monochromatic oil) I have done of her over the years.  All images were done alla prima in one 3 hour session.

Other online places to view my art:
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

"Corsair Wench"

"Corsair Wench"

I admit, I had to google the name of a pirate's girlfriend and this is what I came up with.  Allie posed for our weekly figure and  portrait drawing and painting group. I didn't get to finish the pastel, but I rather like the unfinished look.  The focus is the pirate hat and expression.  This pastel drawing on canson pastel paper is available for purchase.

Other online places to view my art:
Mary M Giacomini's Artwork 

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

Steve: Male nude model

Steve: oil

Steve: charcoal pencil

I also paint & draw male models.   Steve  is another excellent model who posed nude. He has a serious gaze which I felt I captured in these images.  The top piece is a monochromatic oil painting. I used only Transparent Oxide Red with maybe just a touch of Viridian in the last session.  Although I love color it's good to force yourself to paint using just value. Both images were created alla prima in one 3 hour session.

Other online places to view my art:
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

Classic (nude) back poses

Classic Back Pose

Trish

Earth (it really is her name)

Ashley Rae

I don't know why I'm attracted to paint the nude female back.  I've always admired Ingres: Grand Odalisque and maybe it reminds me of that beautiful classic painting.  The top four paintings were done in oil, the bottom is a pastel.  Sometimes I work on a painting with only one color: Transparent Oxide Red.  Working with just value is a great way to train your eye to see it.   All were done alla prima in a 3 hour session.

Other online places to view my art:
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

Tarena

Egyptian goddess (pastel)

Fallen (pastel)

Tarena of Athens (oil)

Beauty (oil)

Dangerous (charcoal)

Ready for Burning Man

Tarena (pastel)

Over the last four years of weekly painting or drawing models in costumed or nude poses, I've definitely had some favorite models.   Tarena is one of them.  These are some of the paintings and drawings I've done from her very creative costumes.  She also is excellent at getting back into a pose perfectly and sits still.  All of these were done alla prima (one session) except for Tarena of Athens in which she posed for us two sessions in a row. To find out if a piece is still for sale, contact me.

Other online places to view my art:
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