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~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 … [Read more...]
~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...]
~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 … [Read more...]
~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 … [Read more...]
~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...]
~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 … [Read more...]
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...]
Hummingbird & Teacup 8x10 oil/board $1000 Available at the Gilcrease Museum, 2009 American Art in Miniature Juried Exhibition & Sale … [Read more...]
High Country Cattle 30x40 oil/canvas $5500 available at Kneeland Gallery High Country Cattle was partially painted outside in the wild backcountry of the Big Lost Mountains in Idaho. I had to carry this large canvas on the back of a four-wheeler and even dodged a black bear while in the remote mountains. I then finished the painting in my studio. You can watch the video for more information: … [Read more...]
Under Vanilla Skies 24x30 oil/canvas board $3600 available at Kneeland Gallery (208) 726-5512 This painting was inspired by a scene I saw while visiting Jackson Hole, Wyoming. In reality though, there were cattle. I chose to substitute the cows for sheep in order to evoke more serenity. Although cottonwoods are thought to be much like a weed, they provide alot of shade for livestock during the heat of summer. … [Read more...]
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