Fine Art Tips and Techniques
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 elements … [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...]
Painting on hardboard or Masonite panels is economic and produces great results for oil and acrylic painters. In this short video I teach you how to prepare a panel for painting. This is an easy process and only takes about ½ hour (at most!) from start to finish and will save you money. Be sure and check out the added tips below this video... Here are a few extra tips: I usually make an assembly line and gesso a series of panels … [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...]
Lori takes a moment to thank you in this 1 minute video as Fine Art Tips celebrates its first anniversary! … [Read more...]
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