Fine Art Tips and Techniques
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 'outside the frame' ... Over the next few weeks I am planning a series of informative articles by working artists and galleries who are coming … [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...]
Although winter is almost over, I want to share this little video I made while plein air painting out on a beautiful day last month in February - and who knows, maybe you'll get out there before all that snow melts! Painting outside always has its challenges and it is good to know some basic outdoor survival skills, but winter plein air painting can be a bit tricky. Nevertheless, it is well worth the effort to get out of the studio and into the … [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...]
Now you have a better understanding of the camera, equipment and lighting from Part 1 - so what's next? It is time to experiment with taking your own photographs. The steps below will help you achieve great results. The quality has been good enough for gallery opening invitations, magazine articles, advertisements, museum catalogs and my website and blog. Now the only time I hire a 'pro' is when I need a high resolution reproductions … [Read more...]
The sunflower painting in this video was painted for my upcoming still life show on March 5. I have been hard at work in my studio these days... Being an artist is demanding. Each time I start a new painting, I am faced with new challenges. It always amazes me how much I learn from every new piece. Other than my children, 'Art' has been my biggest teacher in life. I think that is why I love my profession so much - I am never bored or complacent. The … [Read more...]
Tonight was the first full moon of 2010 which was the biggest and brightest full moons of the year, some are calling it a ''supermoon." The spectacular moon is closer in orbit than usual at this time of year. So much so, that it is 14 percent wider and 30 percent brighter than normal. After reading this information from the Huffington Post late tonight, I decided not to miss out - even though it was already one-in-the-morning and only … [Read more...]
"The Rainbow's End" by Lori McNeeMany of you might ‘gasp’ at the thought of taking an unsold painting out of the gallery and back into the studio to rework it. But famous artists like Van Gogh and Wyeth, for example, recycled canvases by painting - actually painting over their earlier works. From time to time, that is exactly what I do - I like to give a new identity to an unsold painting! ...and here I go again! (Click on the … [Read more...]
Each summer I have the priveledge of plein air painting alongside a talented group of Nationally recognized artists during a week long event hosted by Kneeland Gallery of Sun Valley, Idaho. Being an artist consists of many isolated hours alone in our studios or painting out in the field, so this is a special time for us all. … [Read more...]
~A Bit of Gold~ by Lori McNee A Bit of Gold 24x12 oil/board $2200 Available at Kneeland Gallery Each time I conceive an idea for a painting, I spend a lot of time creating the concept in my head. It might be the shape, color, or patterns of a vase or bird that spark an idea for a painting. At other times there is a hidden message that creates meaning for the painting. "A Bit of Gold" was originally inspired by the antique … [Read more...]
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