Fine Art Tips and Techniques
**Recording Now Available, click the 'Ignition' box for more information*** Creativity and talent alone aren’t enough to build a successful art career. Over the past few years, I have been devoting my 'free time' to helping other working artists like myself to better understand how to market their art, build relationships with galleries, and to think like a small business owner. This week, Ignition | Art Marketing Experts Helping you … [Read more...]
My newest still life painting, "First Signs of Spring" is currently on display in the 'Icons of the West" invitational exhibition at Dana Gallery in Missoula, Montana. The gallery asked the invited nationally recognized artists to create their own interpretation of a Western Icon, be it horses, cowboys, western landscapes, native American themes of the old west as well as visions of the new west. For this show, I chose to painting a still … [Read more...]
Beautiful Sun Valley, Idaho is celebrating its 75th anniversary this winter. While the mountain resort is known worldwide as a summer and winter destination for outdoor recreation, Sun Valley also offers a sophisticated art scene and gallery walks which rivals big cities. Those who live and visit this charming town have come to expect a high caliber of art from Sun Valley Gallery Association and its major tourist and local attraction - the … [Read more...]
Since 1887, Sennelier has been highly regarded for its fine pigments and paints. It all started in Paris, when Gustave Sennelier, opened the Maison Sennelier in front of the Louvre. Artists soon began to consider his palette as the ultimate standard of quality. So, when Sennelier asked to interview me for their website, I jumped at the chance to share my story with this highly respected French paint company...(plus I love France!)...and I … [Read more...]
Believe it or not, I started my professional art career as a wildlife artist! ...and I learned from the best. Robert Bateman, John Seerey-Lester, Guy Coheleach, Alan Hunt and Carl Brenders taught me how to paint eyes, feathers and animal fur really well, while the late Vivi Crandall shared her amazing brushwork and color theory secrets with me. In the speed video below, I demonstrate how to paint a realistic monkey. The same techniques can be … [Read more...]
I am honored and excited to be featured in The Huffington Post Art Section. This article is part of the #TwitterPowerhouses series of posts written by talented, Sean Gardner aka @2morrowknight. Please check out the entire article here on The Huffington Post> Twitter's Lori McNee and the Art of Love Sean writes, "This is the latest post in our series, TwitterPowerhouses, which focuses on the contributions of people who've helped to … [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 on … [Read more...]
Snow Flurries above the Big Lost © 2010 Lori McNee 30x24 oil/board $3400 AVAILABLE at Kneeland Gallery Early springtime in the Idaho mountains is a favorite subject of mine to paint. I am drawn to the contrasts of the melting snow, dark cattle and trees as well as the complimentary colors of the yellow grasses and purple willows that are so common to this country. For this painting, I decided to explore working with … [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 … [Read more...]
Take a quick visit to my studio and learn how to boost and increase productivity by 'dueling paintings'. See why working on two or more paintings at the same time can be better than one! Dueling paintings is especially helpful when cramming for a big gallery exhibition. I hope you enjoy this fun video! Thanks, Lori :-) … [Read more...]
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