Fine Art Tips and Techniques
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...]
In an upcoming post, a talented young abstract artist will share the thought process and inspiration behind his paintings. But, before I publish his inspiring guest article, I decided to explain why I, as a representational artist, appreciate Abstract Art. Abstract art, otherwise known as Modern Art mystifies many people, including representational artists. The untrained eye might have trouble understanding and appreciating it as a … [Read more...]
"Birds on the Wires" by musican, Jarbas Agnelli is a very creative little video and one worth sharing. The birds helped compose the music! Anyone who enjoys birds and music will be charmed by this... Jarbas explains: Reading a newspaper, I saw a picture of birds on the electric wires. I cut out the photo and decided to make a song, using the exact location of the birds as notes (no Photoshop edit). I knew it wasn't the most original … [Read more...]
Having just returned to the snow country from a quick break at the beach, I was daydreaming of warmer days while 'surfing' the web. I found these amazing big wave photographs that I had to share with you. Hawaiian shore-break surfing pioneer, Clark Little has quickly gained nationwide recognition for his big wave photography. It all started in 2007 when Clark 's wife wanted a nice piece of art to decorate a wall. Clark grabbed a camera, jumped … [Read more...]
guest artist/author: Ludgero Mendonca My name is Ludgero Mendonca. I was born and raised to the age of eleven on the Island of Terceira Acores, Portugal. My interest in art comes from having watched my father sketch to pass the time. Taken by it and tried to emulate his style but to no avail. At the age of fifteen I once again started to sketch but now I had better control and began to slowly develop my own style - here's how. In my twenties I … [Read more...]
The Mona Lisa is regarded as the most 'meaningful' and famous painting in the history of art. Over 500 years old, Mona has aged gracefully and continues to inspire reproduction, parody, scientific theory, movies and more. Today, many of us artists strive to create our own 'Mona Lisas' in hopes of leaving an 'meaningful' trace of ourselves behind. But, how does an artist truly create meaning in his or her work? That question … [Read more...]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that indoor air quality is often up to 10 times worse than what's outside - and our studios are even worse than that! Did you know that house plants can actually benefit our lives and help keep it 'green'? For only pennies a day, house plants will help beautify, purify and renew your stuffy studio, office or home by filtering out toxins, pollutants and the carbon dioxide we exhale and replaces … [Read more...]
Last Friday night I had my much awaited artist's reception at Kneeland Gallery in beautiful Sun Valley, Idaho. This short video gives you a quick peek at what a professional gallery and opening reception for an artist looks like. If anyone is interested in purchasing a painting, please contact Kneeland Gallery and tell them, Lori sent ya! Or feel free to contact me with any questions or for more information, lori@lorimcnee.com … [Read more...]
Oscar award winning, Anthony Hopkins is considered to be one of film's greatest living actors. This artist has 'heart' and after reading about him in The Week Magazine, I thought you all might find his 'rags to riches' story inspiring - it sure gave me a needed shot-in-the-arm! It is hard to believe that eloquent Hopkins was a slow learner in school and was taunted constantly. He was called 'Dumbo,' like the elephant because he couldn't … [Read more...]
Each winter I am honored with the opportunity to showcase my newest works with an emphasis on still life painting at Kneeland Gallery in Sun Valley, Idaho. I have been working all winter preparing for the gallery reception and exhibition which starts this Friday night, March 5th and runs through April 15th, 2010. I thought my readers might enjoy seeing what I do when I am not blogging or 'twittering'...and yes, I really do paint and do … [Read more...]
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