Fine Art Tips and Techniques
guest author/artist advisor: Aletta de Wal "There is no formula for success, except perhaps an unconditional acceptance of life and what it brings." ~Arthur Rubenstein STOP. Before you read this article...Close your eyes. Take a few deep breaths & imagine. Now let your mind find a memory of a time when you felt successful. Walk into that memory and experience it all over again. Use all of your senses: sight, smell, touch, taste, hearing, … [Read more...]
Where ever my travels take me, I always seem to find artistic inspiration. Today, I spent the day in the small town of Mackay, Idaho. Rustic Mackay is nestled below the tallest and most rugged mountains in Idaho. Standing at 12,668 tall, Mount Borah and its wild Lost Mountain Range would leave any landscape painter drooling. These majestic mountains were the backdrop for "Idaho's Wildest Rodeo." Many of my readers may never get … [Read more...]
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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...]
While surfing for inspiration on the Internet, I found the remarkable 'wallpaper art' of Emma Hack. Although this 'live installation art' is not frame-able, it is fine nonetheless. Using some of Australia's most beautiful bodies as her canvas, Emma's paintings take anywhere from 8 - 14 hours, depending on the complexity of the design. It is an exhausting process for the artist and subject alike; however the results are nothing short of spectacular. Enjoy. You … [Read more...]
With nearly 3 million views, this soul-filled YouTube video below is a perfect example of how artistic expression crosses language barriers and immediately connects people. The video is actually a Thai 'Pantene' tv commercial which shows a deaf and mute girl who learns to play the violin against all odds. I found this video while on Twitter. It was shared by one of my favorite design blogs, Bit Rebels. This advertisement truly is … [Read more...]
The following guest post by Gary Brant is the first in the series of inspiring and informative articles by working artists, galleries and individuals who are 'Thinking Outside the Frame' with creative art marketing ideas in this challenging economy. Gary, a true visionary, has created a revolutionary online art auction using the power of Social Media. The World's 1st Twitter Art Auction & Supporter of International Charities. On … [Read more...]
We are all feeling the pinch in this challenging marketplace. Gone are the days of painting good paintings, framing them nicely and relying solely on our galleries for sales. Now is the time of natural selection and survival of the fittest! Artists and galleries must evolve and creatively think 'outside the frame' ... Over the next few weeks I am planning a series of informative articles by working artists and galleries who are coming … [Read more...]
This past weekend I was feeling unmotivated in the studio. I have just finished painting still lifes for the winter season and now must make the switch to painting landscapes for my summer shows. I enjoy bouncing between the two disciplines, but lately nothing seemed to inspire me. So, here is what I did... I decided to have some fun and experiment with color harmony or complimentary colors. Pairs of colors that share no common elements … [Read more...]
As a native Californian, I am proud for having survived my 25th winter in the northern hemisphere! Especially since, this winter most of my days have been spent holed up alone in my studio. After a long, extra cold winter, I ready for warmer weather. But up here in the mountains, spring means slushy snow, mud and more patience… While waiting for shorts-weather, I find myself daydreaming about the beach, feeling lazy and wanting to ‘play’ … [Read more...]
by guest artist/author: Matt LeBlanc Every artist obviously has different ways to create art. Techniques, feelings, emotions & experience all play a role in the finished product. Painting Abstract or Modern Art is just plain fun. I’m not the type of artist who will take a walk and get instantly inspired by something I see. For me, it’s more the mood I’m in and the emotions I feel when I’m in front of the canvas. "The … [Read more...]
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