Fine Art Tips and Techniques
Over the past four months, I have been busy drawing and painting for my holiday art show that is currently hanging at Kneeland Gallery in Sun Valley, Idaho. Lately I have been feeling in an artistic rut. So, for this art gallery showing I have been experimenting with many new painting techniques and mediums. Most of you who follow this blog are familiar with my landscape and still life paintings. Without abandoning my artistic roots, I … [Read more...]
Hello friends. Today, I just want to take a moment to wish all of my valuable blog readers, and social media friends a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. In this video you will hear my Christmas wish for you! ~Lori :) I hope to meet you on Twitter and Facebook and Google Plus! ~Lori (If you want to see what I paint, please check out my paintings) Here are a few more articles you might … [Read more...]
My newest still life painting, "First Signs of Spring" is currently on display in the 'Icons of the West" invitational exhibition at Dana Gallery in Missoula, Montana. The gallery asked the invited nationally recognized artists to create their own interpretation of a Western Icon, be it horses, cowboys, western landscapes, native American themes of the old west as well as visions of the new west. For this show, I chose to painting a still … [Read more...]
Last week, I had the rare opportunity to attend an advanced painting workshop at the Sedona Arts Center in Arizona with master landscape painter, Michael Workman. I was very excited about this experience because I have admired this elusive artist's work for many years, plus Michael is an 'artist's-artist', and one of the greatest landscape painters of our time. I was interested in learning how Michael 'deconstructs' his paintings and … [Read more...]
Alright I'll admit it. This painting is actually, "off my easel" now and hanging in my current gallery exhibition at Kneeland Gallery . However, I did complete it recently and thought you all might like to see the progression and thought process behind this painting. The Concept: I live in a winter wonderland and love it, but I must confess to having moments where I find myself longing for and reminiscing about the warmer days of summer. … [Read more...]
On My Easel is a series of articles that records the trials and tribulations of my own personal painting journey. Yes, I am a working artist and lately, I have been getting ready for my upcoming annual still life show at Kneeland Gallery. This old Italian pitcher has been collecting dust on my kitchen self, when one day, those decorative lemons on the vessel just seemed to jump out at me. I dusted off the pitcher, and ran off to the grocery … [Read more...]
Beautiful Sun Valley, Idaho is celebrating its 75th anniversary this winter. While the mountain resort is known worldwide as a summer and winter destination for outdoor recreation, Sun Valley also offers a sophisticated art scene and gallery walks which rivals big cities. Those who live and visit this charming town have come to expect a high caliber of art from Sun Valley Gallery Association and its major tourist and local attraction - the … [Read more...]
Painting the illusion of a glass vase can be challenging for the artist, however recreating a 'blown glass' vessel in paint is even more complex. Collecting unique vases and objects along the way is one of the fun parts of being a still life painter. I bought the vase in this photo at the Sun Valley Arts and Crafts Festival many years ago. This delicate, hand-blown glass vase has been sitting on my shelf, gathering dust, for all these … [Read more...]
Hello friends, and Season’s Greetings! I just want to share my holiday wish for you: ❅❅ Peace of mind, prosperity throughout the New Year, happiness that multiplies, health for you and yours, inspiration around every corner, energy to chase your dreams, and lots of great art supplies to fill your stockings! ❅❅ Thank you for supporting the arts and for making 2010 an exciting year for Fine Art Tips. ♥ Happy creating & … [Read more...]
"On My Easel," is an new series of random demo posts that will showcase my own my paintings in progress from the easel to completion. When admiring or viewing artwork, do you ever wonder 'how' it was created? The creative process which can be a mystery for art fans and artists alike. Funnily enough, because I share so many art business and blogging tips, some of my readers are surprised that I actually paint...and yes, art is my daytime … [Read more...]
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