Lori McNee Artist » Inspiration & Motivation

Happy Birthday Fine Art Tips!

Lori McNee — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:20:45 +0000

Buffer This week marks the third anniversary of FineArtTips.com, so I want to take a moment to thank you all – my readers, guest bloggers, and friends, for your support as my art blog celebrates a happy birthday. I started blogging, back in February 2009, as a way to give back to my art community.... [Continue Reading]

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How to Connect on Social Media: @RickiLake Shares Her #1 Tip

Lori McNee — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:41:44 +0000

Buffer Social media has changed the world forever. In just 140 characters or an update to your Facebook status, you have the potential to connect with a complete stranger in the same town or across the globe. In an instant, Friendships are being formed. Business is taking place. People are connecting. And the world will... [Continue Reading]

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Drawing Perfect Freehand Circles

Lori McNee — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:30:54 +0000

Buffer Drawing perfect freehand circles is never an easy task. However pencil artist, Nemo makes it look easy. Nemo’s popularity has grown to where he has given up his 40 hour a week career as a graphic designer to be a fulltime artist. Some of you might remember Nemo from the Fine Art Tips #PowerArtists... [Continue Reading]

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Competing for Wall Space – Against All Odds

Lori McNee — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:24:23 +0000

Buffer What would make a person spend thousands of dollars on a painting? Does the painting just make them feel good so they have to have it? Do the colors go perfectly with their new decorating? Is the artist trendy and it’s a status symbol to own one of his or her paintings? Better yet,... [Continue Reading]

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Small Business Resolutions Worth Keeping

Lori McNee — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:24:02 +0000

Buffer Someone once said, “Many people look forward to the new year for a new start on old habits.” To avoid this, I am kicking off the new year and getting a handle on some of my bad habits by creating small business resolutions worth keeping! I am gaining control of my email inbox: This is a biggie.... [Continue Reading]

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Waiting for the Muse: 4 Tips for Procrastinating Artists

Lori McNee — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:32:11 +0000

Buffer Descartes, the father of Modern Philosophy once so famously said, “I think, therefore I am.” However, if you are an artist, then you probably can more easily empathize with the phrase, “I create, therefore I procrastinate.” Although other occupations and hobbies are susceptible also to the procrastination blues, there’s something about creative work that lends itself easily... [Continue Reading]

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My Christmas Wish for You!

Lori McNee — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:43:59 +0000

Buffer 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... [Continue Reading]

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Be Brave: Make Art!

Lori McNee — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:17:18 +0000

Buffer Once I took a workshop by Michigan artist Donna Zagotta who claimed, “All life’s problems can be solved by more paint or painting more.” I think she was on to something! This world can be a scary place. There are plenty of people making very good money stirring up fear and hatred and calling... [Continue Reading]

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How Will the World Population of 7 Billion People Impact the Art Market?

Lori McNee — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:47:10 +0000

Buffer Last week, I received this compelling infographic which illustrates our current world population of 7 billion people. To put things into perspective, during the 16th century there were only about 500 million people on earth, and the world population did not reach 1 billion until around 1800. The number of people have doubled in the last 50 years.... [Continue Reading]

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Social Media’s Favorite Artists Share What They Do For a Fun Studio Break

Lori McNee — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:36:06 +0000

Buffer Just like with any profession, it is important for artists to take a studio break in order to recharge their creative batteries. Last night, I asked some of social media’s favorite artists, “What do YOU do for a fun studio break?” I sent out this query via direct message on Twitter ,and then I also posted this... [Continue Reading]

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