The Chair Show

Friday, April 3 from 6-8pm will be the opening of "The Chair Show: Places to be Peaceful" at the Great Frame Up in the Promenade Shops at Centerra in Loveland, Colorado. I'm bringing some of my favorite chair paintings (my most popular series) together for the first time plus some miniature originals of Loveland. I will be the featured artist for the month of April 2009.

Eclectic Art Club

Eclectic Art Club - with Mary Giacomini
Paint a decorative birdhouse with acrylic paint, design a glow in the dark picture using sticky mylar, create a sand painting and experiment with watercolor dye and paper. Learn some basic principles of art disguised by using unique materials and having fun in the process. Each week we will be a different project. Wear old clothes since some of the mediums are staining. All abilities welcome. A $10 supply fee (for 4 classes) is payable to the instructor at the first class. Location: Chilson Center (Loveland, Colorado)
Ages 6-8 (Min 4/Max 10)
Class #25601-1 M, 4/20-5/11, 4:15-5:30pm $28
Ages 9-14 (Min 4/Max 12)
Class #25601-2 M, 4/20-5/11, 6:00-7:30pm $28

http://www.ci.loveland.co.us/parksrec/LeisureTimes.htm

Painting Class for Children

Painting with Color
Wednesdays, March 25, April 1 & 8
(3-day workshop), 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Grades 4th – 6th, $50 per student

Thursdays, March 26, April 2 & 9
(3-day workshop), 4 – 5:30 pm
Grades 1st – 3rd, $40 per student

In these classes you will get a chance to try out watercolor,watercolor ink & acrylic. See how you can make colors even more vibrant
with some paint experimentation, glazing and impressionistic styles. Paint shirts provided but wear old clothes since the mediums are staining.
Instructor: Mary Giacomini
Register by March 18

To register for this class (held at the Loveland Museum) please call (970) 962-2410

National Show

I am proud to announce that "Tranquility" was accepted into the Art Association of Northern Colorado's 18th annual National Art Show at the Lincoln Center in Ft. Collins, Colorado. The artists reception is on Friday, April 10, 2009 from 5-8pm. Awards are at 6pm.
It's fun, it's free and there is plenty of gorgeous artwork.

Pastel Workshop

Paint the Rockies with Pastels-
Sign ups have begun!!
(beginning–intermediate level)
With Well Known Guest Artist, Mary Giacomini
Dates & Time:
March 28th & 29th, 9:00am- 4:00pm
Class Description:
Come and paint the Rocky Mountain Landscape with pastels. In this class you’ll learn the basics of pastel painting and a few techniques that I’ve found to be very useful. Learn how to compose a successful painting, use under painting to give you artwork shimmer and different applications of pastels. You’ll see how using sanded paper makes a huge difference in your pastel painting. Since every student is at
their own level I will give individual attention after a demonstration of the techniques
you will learn. Part of attending this class is learning from each other. At the end of
the painting sessions I would like to have a “sharing session” to share with the class
what you’ve been working on. The goal is to have at least one finished painting at
the end of this workshop.

Required Supplies to bring:
Soft pastels; with a good range of values and colors; I suggest a range of grays, darks & light
colors. Several sheets of sanded paper (kitty wallis white works great) 9”x12” or larger.
Foamboard and masking tape (to attach your paper to)
Old bristle brush
Easel and floor covering (a large old sheet works well)
Wet wipes

Please contact Mary Giacomini for questions about supplies at:
mmg@lpbroadband.net
Optional Supplies to bring:
I will have reference photos that you can use but you are welcome to bring
your own reference photos.
Pastel pencils
Workshop Price:
$150.00
Studio Fee:
The Studio Fee of $50 is waived if the workshop participants are staying at
the YMCA of the Rockies or are Members of the YMCA of the Rockies.
Ages:
16+

http://www.ymcarockies.org/resources/files//PDFs/EPC/Art_in_the_Rockies_2008/Paint%20the%20Rockies%20with%20Pastels%20PDF.pdf

Drawing Class for Adults

Drawing from the Museum’s Collection
Thursdays: April 16,23 & 30th 6:30-8:30pm
The Sequel Building

In this class you will improve your drawing skills by using different drawing techniques with a variety of drawing mediums. We will a different still life for each class, BUT they will be antiques from the museum's collection! It will be fun to see the treasures!

All supplies will be provided & no experience required-all levels welcome.
Call the museum at (970) 962-2410 or visit their newsletter on the web:


http://www.ci.loveland.co.us/cultural_services/Museum%20Winter%20Spring%202009%20Newsletter.pdf

Creative Capitol Art Show

I just delivered two of my images, "Rocky Mountain High" and "The Loch" to Denver International Airport yesterday. These are canvas giclees that were juried into a show of North West Colorado Artists. The show will be hung next week on Concourse "A "until the end of May. Then the entire exhibit moves to the State Capitol of Colorado in Denver for the summer.

Both of these originals have been sold but canvas giclees can be made in a variety of sizes with a limited edition of 250.

Drawing Class for kids....

Drawing with the Right Brain
Thursdays, January 29, February 5 & 12
(3-day workshop),
4 – 5:30 pm
Grades 1st – 3rd, $40 per student

Learn drawing exercises that will train
your brain to see and can help you draw
anything. We’ll use pencils, markers
and scratch board- a different medium
and project with each class. It’s a great
time to get started before old habits set in.

http://www.ci.loveland.co.us/cultural_services/Museum%20Winter%20Spring%202009%20Newsletter.pdf

(go to page 10 of this pdf file)

Watercolor Series

Watercolor Series at the Loveland Museum & Gallery that I will be teaching:

Watercolor: Stained Glass Effect
Saturday, February 7
10:30 am – 1:30 pm
The Sequel Building
Do your watercolors have depth? Learn how to use transparent watercolors with purple underpainting to your advantage to get a stained glass, glowing look.

Watercolor: Reflective Light
Saturday, February 28
10:30 am – 1:30 pm
The Sequel Building
Students will learn to see how the color of one object influences the color on adjacent objects.

Watercolor: Juicy Flowers
Saturday, March 7 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Students will use puddles of bright colors to create fresh, lively paintings from flowers.
Supplies are provided, although you may bring some of your own if preferred. Some experience may be helpful but is not required.
Fee: $45 per session or $120 for all three.
Registration is underway; for more information, check out their website:

http://www.ci.loveland.co.us/cultural_services/Museum%20Winter%20Spring%202009%20Newsletter.pdf

Watercolor Demo

I will be doing a watercolor demonstration at the Greeley Art Association's monthly meeting on January 5, 2009 at 7pm. I will be at the:
Showcase Art Center, 1335 Eighth Avenue in Greeley, Colorado.

Hawaiian dreams

The oil painting with the chair is named "Therapy" and the wave is "The Big Curl". Both are oils that are now hanging with "Group Therapy" and belong to a very special client of mine...More Hawaiian paintings on fineartamerica.

Group Therapy

I just finished and delivered "Group Therapy", a 15" x 30" oil commission. This collector also has "Therapy" and "The Big Curl" original oils. Together they are a fun, therapeutic group of paintings that I enjoyed painting and even more loved getting the original inspiration from.

Art Show

Come and join the party.....I have several paintings in this show that runs from Dec 08- Feb 09

You are Cordially Invited To The Opening Reception for

Art On the Promenade

Friday, December 05, 2008

5pm - 9pm
Loveland, Colorado

The Great Frame Up and 30 local artists from Northern Colorado are putting on an art show to add a touch of color to the Holidays, and to benefit the House of Neighborly Service, a non-profit that helps families in economic crises. Come and enjoy the art, the food, and the company of some of the most talented artists in the area.