Please take a moment for this quick video of thanks to you all... My Best - Lori … [Read more...]
Plum TV Presents, “A Day in the Life of Artist Lori McNee”
June 4, 2010 By 17 Comments
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Last week, Plum TV visited my studio and followed me around while filming, "A Day in the Life of Artist Lori McNee". This short 4 min video starts in my Idaho studio and journeys into the field for some plein air painting and a few interesting wildlife encounters! Please click the below link to view the video. I hope you enjoy this little view into my world... P.S. This whole experience has been made possible by my presence … [Read more...]
My Featured Painting – “Snow Flurries above the Big Lost”
April 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Snow Flurries above the Big Lost © 2010 Lori McNee 30x24 oil/board $3400 AVAILABLE at Kneeland Gallery Early springtime in the Idaho mountains is a favorite subject of mine to paint. I am drawn to the contrasts of the melting snow, dark cattle and trees as well as the complimentary colors of the yellow grasses and purple willows that are so common to this country. For this painting, I decided to explore working with complementary … [Read more...]
My Featured Painting – “Memories of Summer”
March 25, 2010 By 3 Comments
~Memories of Summer~ by Lori McNee Memories of Summer 30x28 oil/board $4200 AVAILABLE at Mountain Trails Gallery Memories of Summer $4500.00 The name obviously explains the inspiration behind this painting. For me sunflowers, Goldfinch birds, and large juicy grapes remind me of warm summer days, although I painted this during the middle of winter. The nostalgic feeling of this painting is derived from the … [Read more...]
My Featured Painting – “Monkey in the Middle”
February 2, 2010 By 3 Comments
~Monkey in the Middle~ by Lori McNee Monkey in the Middle 30x40 oil/board $6800 AVAILABLE at Kneeland Gallery Gallery director, Carey Molter from Kneeland Gallery has been begging me to paint a monkey for a few years now. On March 5, my annual still life exhibition, "Illusionary Realism, " will showcase this new painting along with my other new works. I am inspired by the master Dutch painters who added nests, birds, butterflies … [Read more...]
My Featured Painting – “Old Acoma Canteen & Wren”
January 25, 2010 By 4 Comments
~Old Acoma Canteen & Wren~ by Lori McNee Old Acoma Canteen & Wren 24x12 oil/board $2200 SOLD This still life painting is one of my all time favorites, so I decided to share it with you. The old Indian canteen is one of my prized still life vessels that I own. Believe it or not, I bought it off of eBay! I found myself in a huge bidding war over this piece, but the late 1800's antique canteen has been worth the big purchase price. … [Read more...]
My Featured Painting – “Approaching Shadows”
January 16, 2010 By 2 Comments
~Approaching Shadows~ by Lori McNee Approaching Shadows 9x12 oil/board Sold Lately, I have been featuring my still life paintings on this blog to the point of neglecting my landscapes! And yes, I am a landscape painter as well... It is enjoyable for me to have the balance of painting both still life and landscape. I tend to paint more still life during the winter months and naturally, when the weather warms, I venture out into the field … [Read more...]
My Featured Painting – “Bohemian Rhapsody”
January 9, 2010 By 2 Comments
~Bohemian Rhapsody~ by Lori McNee Bohemian Rhapsody 48×24 oil/board $6500 Available at Kneeland Gallery Every autumn the Bohemian Waxwings migrate through our mountain valley. They move in large flocks and frequent the fruit trees. At times they even become drunken by the fermented berries that still hang from the trees. I enjoy watching these flighty, exotic looking birds as they flock to my cherry trees each year. The rich … [Read more...]
My Featured Painting – “Jeweled Visitors”
January 5, 2010 By 1 Comment
~Jeweled Visitors~ by Lori McNee Jeweled Visitors 36×24 oil/board $4800 Available at Kneeland Gallery This painting was created for the invitation piece for my upcoming gallery show in March at Kneeland Gallery. Orchids and hummingbirds are some of my favorite things. I chose to paint this still life scene as if the birds stopped in for a short respite. My still life art creates enough mystery to allow the viewer's imagination to … [Read more...]
Rubies & Porcelain
October 12, 2009 By 1 Comment
Rubies & Porcelain 16x20 oil/board $3400 Available for purchase at Gardner Colby Gallery in Naples, Florida. I was asked to participate in "Paintings for Pink" at Gardner Colby Gallery in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. This painting will be one of my paintings in the event. … [Read more...]
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