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

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.  






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

Peaceful Pair

8" x 10" oil

Under painting for the above roses

I painted "Peaceful Pair" twice this year.   A friend and fellow artist, Billie Colson was holding her annual fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis and looking for a variety of rose paintings to be donated and sold to benefit this organization.  I taught my home studio watercolor students how to do a purple underpainting with transparent watercolors.  They could choose my reference or one of their own.  The bottom painting was my donation (sold) at '65 Roses for Cystic Fibrosis' for 2014.
My home studio oil painting students were interested in learning how to paint roses in oil as well. I used the same reference but used Transparent Oxide (oil) Red to get the drawing and values in before I laid a layer of oil on top.  The top two paintings are one in the same, the middle image is the under painting for the "Peaceful Pair" 8" x 10" oil painting on top.  Quite a few of my students donated one or more of their roses paintings, and several sold.  I'm so proud of them!

Watercolor Peace Roses (sold)

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

50 Shades

50 Shades

I just finished painting "50 Shades" (of Gray).  I decided to try to paint a small oil version of this 6" x 12" before I tackle a bigger one.  I like the way the miniature turned out so I feel better about enlarging this image.  This scene I encountered did not seem real it was so beautiful.  I was outside of the Prince of Whales hotel in Waterton, Alberta when the sun broke through the heavy cloud cover illuminating the fjords of southern Canada.  When I examined the dramatic values in the photo I saw beautiful purple grays and pink grays that I incorporated into the painting of the Rocky Mountains.  Grays can be quite stunning.

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

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.

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

Adult Art Classes at the Loveland Museum Gallery

Sentimental Snowman

These are the adult art classes I will be teaching at the Loveland Museum Gallery this Winter & Spring (2014).  Classes are limited to 6 students and fill up quickly.  All supplies are included.  You will bring home a finished painting no matter what your experience is.

Swirling Snow Scenes
Thursday, February 13
4 – 6 pm
Fee: $40 each ($32 for museum members)

With acrylic paint, palette knives, and canvas, create impressionistic swirls and strokes in a winter scape. Instructed by Mary Giacomini


Easy Watercolor Flowers
Thursday, February 27
4 – 6 pm
Fee: $40 each ($32 for museum members)
An easy watercolor project for all levels. Paint fun and colorful flowers using a variety of techniques. Instructed by Mary Giacomini 


Acrylic Dot Painting
Thursday, March 27
4 – 6 pm
Fee: $40 each ($32 for museum members)
We will take a look at Barbara Takenaga’s Shaker Blue in the gallery and use it as our inspiration for dot-based acrylic painting. Instructed by Mary Giacomini


Monet’s Water Lilies in Pastel
Thursday, April 24
4 – 6 pm
Fee: $40 each ($32 for museum members)
Study Monet’s water lilies and use soft pastels to create your own. Instructed by Mary Giacomini  

Register by calling the Museum at (970) 962-2410
 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

Elementary Art Classes

Stove Prairie School 1896

These are the classes I will be teaching this Spring and Winter 2014 at the Loveland Museum Gallery for grades K-5.  In Wild World of Art, children learn about a new art medium in each class to create fun and fabulous projects. Pre-registration is required. Please register at least one week prior to each class. Classes are small with a maximum of 8 students.  All materials are included.
All classes are held 3:30 – 4:30 pm
$20 each ($16 for Museum members)

Valentine Card Collage
Wednesday, January 29
  Make your own handmade collaged cards.

Snowman Sculpture
Wednesday, February 26
  Use Model Magic© and some fun embellishments to make a snowman that will last all year long!

Paint the Rocky Mountains
Wednesday, March 26
  Paint your own mountainous landscape with acrylics.

Fun and Funky Flowers
Wednesday, April 16
  Experiment with watercolor dyes, salt, and color diffusing papers as we make amazing springtime creations.

 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

Western Spirit Art Show 2014

Perseverance

The Snowies

Serenity

This year I have 3 oil paintings accepted into the Western Spirit Art Show in Cheyenne, Wyoming this Spring.  I have participated in this national show other years and have always enjoyed the opening, artwork, fellow artists and patrons.  The opening on March 1st, 2014 will be one to remember.  Their food and drinks are fabulous and since this is cowboy and ranch country many of the attendees will be wearing their finest western dress &  cowboy hats.   These original oils of scenes of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado and Wyoming were places I have been to and am inspired by.  I am fortunate to live in such a beautiful part of the country.
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

Loveland Wild LIfe Sessions

I have been painting and/or drawing with a small group of  artist friends for years.  We hire models for a "long pose" session each week.  The model's pose is either nude or costumed, but always has interesting light cast upon the human form.  I recently started a blog for my group "Loveland Wild Life Sessions".  Check it out. http://lovelandwildlifesessions.blogspot.com/
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

Holiday Market

Nymph Lake (pastel)

I am participating in a one day art show at Aims Community College in Loveland, Colorado.  The show is a benefit for victims in the recent destructive flood that hit our area in September of 2013.  Aims is located on 4th Street and Railroad Av in Loveland.  The show is open from 12-8pm On December 13th, 2013 and overlaps with the Gallery Walk/2nd Friday so lots of activity will be going on.  I plan on bringing my cards, prints & bin work with unframed originals.   "Nymph Lake" is for sale (24" x 18") and is currently on display in their 4th Street window.
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

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. 

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