A Passion for Creating and Teaching Art...
Welcome! Linda Marino is an award winning artist and instructor from Branford, Connecticut. For over 25 years Linda’s been creating original paintings in oils, acrylics and watercolor in a variety of subjects from landscapes to seascapes, animals, still life, figurative and custom commissions of pets and homes.
Linda’s art has won several awards in local and regional shows as she continually seeks to discover her unique perspective of this colorful world we live in. Looking for art instruction? You’re definitely in the right place! Linda's passionate about teaching art. Her energetic personality and enthusiasm make learning enjoyable and fun. Linda loves to share what she knows and encourages her students every step of the way to develop their artistic skills and follow their dreams. Having taught many students, she is confident that anyone with a positive attitude, a willingness to study and practice ... can definitely learn to paint. Whether you're looking for a special original paintings for your home or seeking art instruction, I’m glad you’re here! |
Live Event Painting
Live Event Painting is a unique way to capture an special event on canvas.
Wedding ceremonies, receptions, anniversary parties, birthday parties, fundraisers, or even backyard pool parties! Linda comes to your event and creates a painting on-site. Watch as the painting develops from a blank canvas to a painted memory that captures the essence of the moment. Recent Wedding Ceremony Live Painting Event at the Barns at Wesleyan Hills - read blog post Live Event Painting Packages For more information or a quote for your specific event please email or contact me at Linda@lindasmarinoart.com or phone 203-444-5705 |
Emily and Val's Wedding Ceremony at The Barns at Wesleyan Hills in Middletown, CT - Live Painting Event
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Shoreline Art Trail Open Studios
Saturday - Sunday November 16-17,2019 10am-4pm I'll be showing and selling my work at: 200 Montowese Street Branford, CT The Historical One Room School House on the back side of the Branford Green |
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Art Instruction - Weekly Classes starting in September
Oil Painting with Linda Marino Starts 10/2 - 8 weeks
Wednesday Afternoon 1-4 pm
Starts October 2-November 27, 2019 ( no class on Oct 9)
Location: TBA
Cost: $240 - for 8 weeks/ 3 hr classes - materials not included.
late registration welcome
Learn an easy to follow process to build a strong foundation in oil painting
- We'll cover the principles of value, shape and form then how to apply them to easy-to-paint exercises.
- You'll learn how to mix colors, create a color wheel, learn about compliments, and how to use them to desaturate a color
- preparing your canvas, toning and using mediums for faster drying
- how to layer paints and ways to use brushstrokes to express your individual style.
- We'll cover the principle of compositions, some do's and don't and then how to break the rules.
- We'll work on still life and landscape
Learning how to paint in oils can be fun and very rewarding. You don't need a lot of materials to start with and you'll find that oils offer a rich and buttery feel when applying the paint to make blending and brush work easy. You'll also find that if you don't like an area you can scrape it right off. This class is great for beginners and those who want to refresh their skills.
Small class size means lots of personal instruction. Sign up early, space is limited. Adults.
Materials not included. Students must bring their own supplies. See materials list page for more information.
Start Here Acrylic Painting -with Linda Marino - Starts 9/30 - 7 weeks
Monday Evenings 6-8:30pm
September 30 - November 18, 2019, (no class Oct 14) - 7 weeks
Location: TBA
Cost: $210 - 2 1/2 hours per week/ 7 weeks - some materials included.
late registration welcome
Painting in acrylics is a fun and enjoyable medium for beginners. Acrylics are water-based and easy to clean up, they dry fast and can be applied thin like watercolors or thick like oils.
Acrylics are great for the absolute beginner. I love to tell my students with Acrylics everything is fixable!. I love teaching this foundational class because its broken down into simple steps and filled with tips, techniques and exercise to get you started on your painting journey. You'll learn an easy to follow process to gain a strong foundation in acrylic painting.
- We'll cover the process of painting an acrylic painting from start to finish.
- How to make shapes/objects look three-dimensional using shading, value and tints.
- You'll learn how to use several drawing tools that will make drawing easier.
- Learn how to mix colors, use compliments in a painting and and how to tone down a color. I have a bunch fun color exercises that we'll practice in class and at home.
- You'll learn about preparing the canvas and ways to make you're colors harmonize through toning.
- Layering paints from a thick impasto to thin washes.
- We'll work with a variety brushes and applying paintings with a brush or palette knife.
- We'll go over several mediums to add your paints for special effects
- We'll cover composition and design.
A workbook will be provided with description and color illustrations and exercises to try on your own.
If you're new to painting or need a refresher class you're going to love this class!
Small class size means lots of personal instruction. Sign up early, space is limited. Adults.
Some materials are included. Nothing is required for the first class. We will review supplies and materials first before purchasing.. If you already have some acrylic supplies bring them with you.
Drawing and Sketching for Beginners with Linda Marino - Starts 9/30- 5 Weeks
Monday Afternoons 4-5:30pm
September 30 - November 4, 2019 (no class October 14)
Location: TBA
Cost: $140 for 5 weeks.materials are included.
This class will start with the fundamental skills needed to help you get started with drawing or sketching. Whether your brand new to drawing or you'd like to refresh your skills.
- You'll begin to draw simple objects with confidence
- Learn the elements of shading and how to make objects look 3 dimensional
- Create depth and learn about perspective
- learn to hone your observation skills.
Whether you want to take a sketch and develop it into a painting or visually describe a vision or concept, sketching can play an important role in how to communicate your ideas with the world... or perhaps it's as personal as just a sketchbook journal.
With these classic methods and techniques your skill will improve quickly... all you need to do is practice and enjoy the helpful exercises.
Small class size means lots of personal instruction.
Sign up early, space is limited. Adults /serious teens.
Daily Painting (or almost) with Linda Marino Acrylics or Oils- Starts 9/18 -8 weeks
Wednesday Morning 9-12 pm
Starts September 18 - November 6, 2019
Location: TBA
Cost: $240 - for 8weeks/ 3 hr classes - materials not included.
One of the fastest ways to improve your skills is to develop a painting habit, painting regularly, usually small canvases that one can start and finish in under three hours is so beneficial. This is exactly how I got back into painting after a long break of not painting. I would set up small still life, a vase with flowers, some lemons, and apples. This has to be one of the best training tools for painters in any medium. Learn an easy to follow process to build a strong foundation in oil or acrylic painting. I'll also share tips on how I started with an online gallery Dailypaintworks.com posting my small works and selling them!
- We'll cover the principles of value, shape and form then how to apply them to easy-to-paint exercises.
- You'll learn how to mix colors, create a color wheel, learn about compliments, and how to use them to desaturate a color
- preparing your canvas, toning and how to choose subject for small formats.
- how to layer paints and ways to use brushstrokes to express your individual style.
- Learning how to increase your brush confidence, explore new subjects, and just enjoy the big rewards from painting small.
Do you want to break free from the habit of painting too much detail? Do you want to loose up and become more free with your artwork? Do you want to stop spending weeks/months on the same painting and enjoy the simplicity of small studies. Learning to work quicker and not make every painting a precious piece that can lead to either not finishing or no longer enjoying the painting. There's so much I'd love to share with you about my process and the joy you'll get from working in this format.
Small class size means lots of personal instruction. Sign up early, space is limited. Adults.
Materials not included. Students must bring their own supplies. See materials list page for more information.
Sketchbook Journaling with Linda Marino -Starts 9/24 -5 weeks
Tuesday Morning 10-12pm
September 24 - October 23, 2019
Location: TBA
Cost: $140 for 5 weeks.materials are included.
I will share with you my passion for sketchbook journaling in this 5 week class. We will start with the basics -
• materials, mark making and color mixing.
• I will guide you step by step on a few basic observation drawings
• next we'll add color with watercolor pencils or a small travel watercolor pans.
• once we've completed a few sketches in our sketchbook we'll take it out and about around the Branford Green. There are so many wonderful places to sketch, store fronts, potted plants, cafe scenes, churches, the architecture of the Blackstone Library and so much more. Or maybe we'll sip a cup of coffee and sketch a biscotti at Common Grounds.
Each week we'll meet at the studio work first and then head out on a sketching adventure.
This class will help you build your drawing confidence while have a whole lot of fun.
Designed for beginners in mind, however all levels are welcome and encourage to join in.
Creating art in a supportive community refreshes the soul.
You will need to bring your own watercolor sketchbook and a few supplies - pencil, fine Sharpee marker and small watercolor paint box. Some supplies will be included.
Small class size means lots of personal instruction.
Sign up early, space is limited. Adults.
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Whether painting in my studio or outdoors, I strive to create paintings that communicate confidence in execution and exhibits a fresh, intuitive and unique perspective. Seeking to interpret the world in a way that will not only inspire others but to evoke or suggest images, memories, and emotions. For me, painting is a way of communicating, connecting with others and a never ending journey of discovering and exploring. 
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