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		<title>10 Ways to Overcome Mental Blocks &amp; Boost Creativity</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:13:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lori McNee</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The need to create is a shared desire among artists, writers, musicians and even bloggers. But, sometimes we creatives hit a mental block and often find ourselves stressed, overwhelmed and unable to produce original ideas. This happens to me from time to time, so I compiled a list of my proven ways to overcome mental blocks &#38; boost creativity.... <a href="http://www.finearttips.com/2010/08/10-ways-to-overcome-mental-blocks-boost-creativity/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>5 Common Traits of Successful Artists</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lori McNee</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  guest author/artist advisor: Aletta de Wal &#8220;There is no formula for success, except perhaps an unconditional acceptance of life and what it brings.&#8221; ~Arthur Rubenstein STOP. Before you read this article&#8230;Close your eyes. Take a few deep breaths &#38; imagine. Now let your mind find a memory of a time when you felt successful. Walk into... <a href="http://www.finearttips.com/2010/07/5-common-traits-of-successful-artists/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>My Day at &#8220;Idaho&#8217;s Wildest Rodeo&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:28:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lori McNee</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  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 &#8221;Idaho&#8217;s Wildest... <a href="http://www.finearttips.com/2010/06/my-day-at-idahos-wildest-rodeo/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Plum TV Presents, “A Day in the Life of Artist Lori McNee”</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 22:05:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lori McNee</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Last week, Plum TV visited my studio and followed me around while filming, &#8220;A Day in the Life of Artist Lori McNee&#8221;.  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... <a href="http://www.finearttips.com/2010/06/plum-tv-presents-a-day-in-the-life-of-artist-lori-mcnee/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Incredible Camouflage Wallpaper Art of Emma Hack</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 06:02:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lori McNee</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ While surfing for inspiration on the Internet, I found the remarkable &#8216;wallpaper art&#8217; of Emma Hack. Although this &#8216;live installation art&#8217; is not frame-able, it is fine nonetheless. Using some of Australia&#8217;s most beautiful bodies as her canvas, Emma&#8217;s paintings take anywhere from 8 &#8211; 14 hours, depending on the complexity of the design. It is... <a href="http://www.finearttips.com/2010/05/the-incredible-camouflage-wallpaper-art-of-emma-hack/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>This Ad is a Work of Art!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 May 2010 14:53:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lori McNee</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ 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 &#8216;Pantene&#8217; 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... <a href="http://www.finearttips.com/2010/05/this-ad-is-a-work-of-art/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Real Story of Twitter&#8217;s 1st Art Auction &#8211; @140hours</title>
		<link>http://www.finearttips.com/2010/04/the-real-story-of-twitters-1st-art-auction-140hours/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lori McNee</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ 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 &#8216;Thinking Outside the Frame&#8217; 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&#8217;s 1st Twitter Art Auction &#38;... <a href="http://www.finearttips.com/2010/04/the-real-story-of-twitters-1st-art-auction-140hours/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;Thinking Outside the Frame&#8221; &#8211; What&#8217;s Your Art Marketing Tip?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lori McNee</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ 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 &#8216;outside the frame&#8217; &#8230; Over the next few weeks... <a href="http://www.finearttips.com/2010/04/thinking-outside-the-frame-whats-your-art-marketing-tip/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>A Unique Approach Using Color Harmony to Improve Your Paintings</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lori McNee</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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&#8230; I decided to... <a href="http://www.finearttips.com/2010/04/a-unique-approach-using-color-harmony-to-improve-your-paintings/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Feeling Unproductive in the Studio or Office? How to Combat Spring Fever</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 19:26:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lori McNee</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[   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... <a href="http://www.finearttips.com/2010/04/feeling-unproductive-in-the-studio-or-office-how-to-combat-spring-fever/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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