Please take a moment for this quick video of thanks to you all... My Best - Lori … [Read more...]
Tips for Painting Water and Reflections
June 9, 2010 By 22 Comments
Recently, a Fine Art Tips reader asked me to share some tips for painting the sun reflections on water at sunset. Like many, this new painter has been a bit intimidated by depicting reflected light on water. Painting water is a fairly complex subject. Water, is affected by its surroundings, reflections, depth and clarity. The painting of oceans, rivers, lakes and ponds can be beautiful, but managing to get the water and reflections to look … [Read more...]
How to Sell Art on Twitter – One Artist’s Way
June 7, 2010 By 14 Comments
Most online artists use Twitter, Facebook and other forms of Social Media in order to build their brand identity, and to drive traffic to their website and galleries in hopes of selling their art. But, selling art through Social Media is tricky and puzzling to many. Selling art on Twitter can be done. I have personally proven this by selling a few small paintings through @140hours, the first Twitter online art auction. But, how does the … [Read more...]
Plum TV Presents, “A Day in the Life of Artist Lori McNee”
June 4, 2010 By 19 Comments
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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 on … [Read more...]
How to Make Your Own Inexpensive Small Painting Panels
May 30, 2010 By 6 Comments
Marc Hanson, is a talented artist friend who caught my eye not only for his beautiful paintings, but for all the clever art tips, like making your own panels, he shares on Facebook with his adoring fans. Marc is a world class artist and recently won the Oil Painters of America, 'John Marion Pardy Landscape Award of Excellence' for the painting 'Sunday Morning Frost,' a 16x20 oil. A while back, Marc shared a popular article with Fine Art … [Read more...]
Plum TV Visits My Art Studio
May 25, 2010 By 3 Comments
Last night I got the call I've been hoping for from the general manager of Plum TV. With less than 24 hours notice, JR and Ali from the talented Plum TV production crew arrived at my front door to begin filming, "A Day in the Life of Lori McNee Artist". Thank goodness I overhauled and cleaned my studio this past weekend! Plum TV is the first and only 24-hour lifestyle network that targets the most active, influential, and educated … [Read more...]
Newsletter Art Marketing Tips that Work!
May 17, 2010 By 23 Comments
This article is one of the last in our special art marketing series, "Thinking Outside the Frame". These informative posts have been shared by working artists and galleries who are coming up with creative marketing ideas for selling artwork in this challenging art economy. I am thankful for the talented working artists who have shared their resourceful ideas with Fine Art Tips. One subject we have not addressed is the importance of … [Read more...]
7 Tips to Create a Great Avatar
May 13, 2010 By 3 Comments
Most people are familiar with the term "avatar" since it was popularized in the movie, Avatar. However, let me explain the two types of avatars: A computer user's representation of himself/herself or alter ego in the form of a three-dimensional model used in computer games. The two-dimensional avatar (picture, icon) to be used on Internet forums and other Social Media communities. It can also refer to the personality … [Read more...]
Sculpting in Clay for Bronze – The Process
May 10, 2010 By 6 Comments
guest artist/author: Ken Newman As I continue my artistic journey, I am often asked how I do you choose a subject. It is something that continues to evolve as I am a self-taught sculptor. Below is an overview of the steps I follow in creating a sculpture, but the most important part is the concept, which is a reflection of my journey, interpreting the simple and subtle rhythms and textures in nature. The following is an example of my … [Read more...]
The Importance of Value & Tone in Painting
May 6, 2010 By 2 Comments
Little did I know that my drawing background would give me a good foundation in tone, otherwise known as value. Value is how light or dark that color is. For example: If you took a black and white photograph of your painting, the shades of grey would be the different values or tones within the painting. ("Approaching Shadows" by Lori McNee ©2006) Simply put, value is the lightness or darkness a color or hue. In painting, … [Read more...]
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