Adult art classes 2022

 These are the adult art classes I am offering at the Loveland Museum in the first half of 2022: https://www.thelovelandmuseum.org/adult-all-levels-art-classes/

Snowman in the Aspens (media: watercolor)

Wednesday, January 12, 1-4 pm

Create a cute snowman in an aspen forest using masking techniques and transparent watercolor.

Van Gogh Swirling Trees (media: acrylic impasto)

 

Tuesday, January 18, 1-4 pm

Use thick acrylics and a palette knife to create an impasto painting, as you mimic Van Gogh.

Draw What You See (media: pencil)

Monday, January 24, 1-4 pm

Learn to activate the creative right side of your brain with a variety of different drawing techniques

 Fresh Flowers (media: watercolor)

Wednesday, February 9, 1-4 pm

Mimic the style of artist Charles Reid as you create little floral paintings in watercolor.

O’Keeffe Flowers (media: pastels)

 

Wednesday, March 23, 1-4 pm

Using pastels and full sheets of Canson paper, create big, vibrant, larger-than-life floral paintings, inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe.

Mountain Scape (media: oils)

Wednesday, March 30, 1-4 pm

Learn about atmospheric perspective (creating depth) as you paint the Rocky Mountains with solvent-free oils.

Composition and Value (media: pencil/marker)

Wednesday, April 6, 1-4 pm

Improve your drawing skills by learning about different types of composition and the importance of value by working with black and white. Reference photos provided, but you can also bring your own

 Draw Proportion (media: pencil)

Wednesday, April 13, 1-4 pm

Expand your drawing skills by learning some techniques to create realistic drawings of old barns. Reference photos provided, but you can also bring your own.

Swirling Iris (media: acrylic impasto)

 Monday, May 9, 1-4 pm

Swirling thick acrylic paint with palette knives on canvas will bring to life gorgeous Van Gogh-like flowers.

I also am teaching a couple of on going classes there: https://www.thelovelandmuseum.org/adult-all-levels-art-classes/

Monday and Tuesday, March 7 and 8, 1-4 pm

Paint Alla Prima (finish the painting while it's wet) in the style of Monet. Use a copy of a Monet painting as guidance, or for a challenge paint your own landscape in his style. Oil painting experience required. Instructed by Mary Giacomini

 

Painting Water with Watercolors

Monday and Tuesday, March 14 and 15, 1-4 pm

In this two-part class, learn how to paint water with watercolors. On the first day, focus on painting streams of running water. On day two paint ocean waves. Watercolor painting experience required. 

 

Watercolor Roses

Monday and Tuesday, March 28 and 29, 1-4 pm

Using a grid, learn to accurately draw and paint a rose with transparent watercolors and a purple underpainting. Watercolor painting experience required.  

 

 I currently am only teaching one adult/advanced oil class out of my home studio.  If you are interested on getting on my waiting list and/or being a 'sub' please contact me.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trees and Flowers show at the R Gallery in Boulder

 "Up North" is a 16" x 8" original oil painting currently showing at the R Gallery in Boulder, Colorado.  This scene was inspired by a lake in NW Ontario near Wabakimi Provincial Park.  I was inspired by the movement in Van Gogh's paintings and the lavender colors of Monet's. The scene is a smoky sunrise with lots of pallet knife and impasto.

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The good news is I have lots of fun adult classes offered at the Loveland Museum Gallery this season.  Register for them here: https://www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org/programs-events/art-classes/adult-art-classes/

These are all 3 hour classes with all supplies included.

Autumn’s Bounty
Tuesday, September 7, 1-4 pm

As we mimic the style of Charles Reid, paint a loose Autumn still life with watercolor. Instructed by Mary Giacomini

Oils for Beginners
Monday, September 13, 1-4 pm

Try out this medium in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, as you learn basic techniques. Instructed by Mary Giacomini

Painting Trees
Tuesday, October 19, 1-4 pm

Learn a variety of methods for painting trees in watercolor. References are provided, but you are welcome to bring some along. Instructed by Mary Giacomini

Beautiful Birds
Tuesday, October 26, 1-4 pm

Create small bird paintings by using pastels on sanded paper. Instructed by Mary Giacomini

Fresh Color
Wednesday, November 10, 1-4 pm

Using a watercolor and masking fluid technique developed by the instructor, create a watercolor landscape with fresh areas of pure color. Bring along a simple reference, or use one provided. Instructed by Mary Giacomini 

Impasto Sunflowers
Tuesday, November 16, 1-4 pm

Using palette knives and lots of acrylic paint, create Van Gogh-styled sunflowers. Instructed by Mary Giacomini 

Tuscan Cyprus
Tuesday, November 30, 1-4 pm

In this easy oil painting class, learn how to paint the rolling hills and Cyprus trees of Tuscany with palette knives and swirling strokes of color. Instructed by Mary Giacomini

Snowy Aspens
Tuesday, December 7, 1-4 pm

Paint an easy wintry scene with watercolors. Instructed by Mary Giacomini

I am also offering these Progressive Classes.  These classes give you more time to work on your project as they are two sessions long and a discount because you will bring your own materials.  Intended for those with a little experience with the medium.
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Progressive Oils: Painting Like Schmid

Wednesdays, September 8 and 15, 1-4 pm

Learn more about the style of the late artist, Richard Schmid, as we look at monochromatic underpainting, realistic center of interest, and loose, thick strokes of paint. Bring your own references or use ones provided. Some previous experience required. Instructed by Mary Giacomini

 

Progressive Oils: Aerial Perspective

Wednesdays, October 20 & 27, 1-4 pm

Learn to paint atmosphere to get the depth you want in your oil paintings.  Bring a reference landscape photo. Some previous experience required.

Instructed by Mary Giacomini

 

 

Lotus progression

It's always best to start with the best reference photo.  My sister took this photo in Thailand.
  The lotus grow 4' tall!  DO take your own reference photos or get permission to use them.

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I decided to make the painting all about the Lotus flower. I used Phthalo Blue for an under painting.
I find using an under painting (cool for a warm subject & vice versa) helps me focus on the subject, value & composition.  You will also get a lovely sparkle in your oil painting.

In my oil painting classes we learned and experimented with transparent oil colors. After using a permanent marker on a canvas pad , we painted a variety of  straight oil paints over the black mark.  Now you can easily see which colors are transparent. I also started labeling the brand of paints I use as colors can vary by brand.  I love Gamblin,  Winsor Newton & some  WIlliamsburn & Rembrandt brands.

 

I used a limited transparent pallet for this painting but did need to use some white.  I found the perfect pink for this flower using Quinacridone Red

Darks first!

I wanted the mountains suggested in the painting, but not the focus.

Finished painting!

With the current Pandemic going on, I've had to put my home studio classes on hold.   I seriously miss my students!  When things calm down, I'll organize some plein air outings.  Keep painting!

Happy New Year!

14" x 11"  Cottonwoods of Taos

9 x 12" oil, Strong shadows

New paintings for 2020!  All are original oils, painted impressionistic-ally with lots of impasto.  They were all started as class demos in my oil painting classes.   

12"x 9" oil    Mist on top of Rocky Mountain National Park

20" x 10" Smoky Reflections in NW Ontario 

See more of my art and inquire about available paintings at MaryGiacomini.com

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Ongoing Adult Art Classes

After my classes visited Monet's art at the Denver Art Museum, we were all inspired to go Impressionistic.    This is an example of some of the new work I've created from Monet inspiration.  I'm playing with underpainting, loose brushwork, pallet knife and scraping.
I teach 3 classes out of my home studio just west of Loveland, CO.  On Wednesday mornings my  watercolor class  come for class from 9AM-12PM.  I currently have two spots available for Dec 4  and 11th.  I have a limit of 7 in this class so all levels are welcome.

Oil; I have a Thursday morning  oil class (currently full) and an afternoon class from 2-5PM that has one spot left.  The next project we'll work on  capturing running water. My oil classes are limited to 6 per class. Dropins are allowed if there is room.   One thing I do is not paint with petroleum solvents which is much safer!  I have had some of the same students for years and it's my absolute pleasure to see their growth as artists.

See more of my art and inquire about available paintings at MaryGiacomini.com

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Loveland Museum Art Classes

I have been working for the Loveland Museum since 2003 teaching art classes to adults, kids and teens.  This Fall, the museum is expanding their art classes dramatically!  I have more classes offered than ever which is good news as they often have wait lists.  Here is a sampling of what is coming.  Register here.  All are EASY with supplies included.

Autumn Leaves
Watercolor in Fall Colors
Tues, Oct 29
Layering, stencils = super easy!

Impasto Moose
Thick Impasto style with oil paint
Tues, Feb 11

Snowy Aspen Grove
Winter Watercolor paintings
Tues, Jan 21
watercolor, masking=easy

Color Recipes
Color mixing with acrylic paint
Tues, Dec 17
easy, informative

See more of my art and inquire about available paintings at MaryGiacomini.com

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Regional Fine Art Show 2019

Bear Berries

"Bear Berries" was accepted into the Lincoln Gallery's 2019 Regional Fine Art Show.  I had lots of fun painting this cutie in my oil painting class.  Thanks to a great reference from a good friend I was able to make this bear cub in Rocky Mountain National Park realistic. 

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Pint glass painting

Fun was had at the Jessup Farm Barrel Room in Fort Collins last month for a pint glass painting class so I'm going to do it again!.  The new date is Oct 28th at 6 PM. Register here to save your spot!

The project is easy.  The people are fun and friendly and I'll help you each step of the way.  -oh and the beer is good too!

Estes Valley Plein Air

I finished a total of 10 paintings during the Estes Valley Plein Air.  The show is up at the Art Center of Estes Park until September 27.  Don't miss it!.

Roaring (oil with impasto)

"Roaring" (oil with lots of pallet knife) fresh on the easel while plein air painting in Rocky Mountain National Park.

While painting at 11,320 above sea level I painted this miniature of Longs Peak from the Forest Canyon lookout in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, (oil, sold)

The shadows were striking early morning in the mountains so I painted 'Hayden's Spire'. (oil)

I had a toned warm linen panel and blocked in my purple shadows because I knew I would loose them as the time went by.

One of the categories we could paint in was a Nocturne.  I painted " Estes Glow" with a headlamp on the shore of Lake Estes. (Colorado)

The last painting I finished for Estes Valley Plein Air 2019 was 'Coffee's On' (oil with impasto) .  This sweet cabin sat above Moraine Park with a view that was nothing less than stunning.