Fine Art Tips and Techniques
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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...]
~Monkey in the Middle~ by Lori McNee Monkey in the Middle 30x40 oil/board $6800 AVAILABLE at Kneeland Gallery Gallery director, Carey Molter from Kneeland Gallery has been begging me to paint a monkey for a few years now. On March 5, my annual still life exhibition, "Illusionary Realism, " will showcase this new painting along with my other new works. I am inspired by the master Dutch painters who added nests, birds, butterflies … [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 … [Read more...]
~Approaching Shadows~ by Lori McNee Approaching Shadows 9x12 oil/board Sold Lately, I have been featuring my still life paintings on this blog to the point of neglecting my landscapes! And yes, I am a landscape painter as well... It is enjoyable for me to have the balance of painting both still life and landscape. I tend to paint more still life during the winter months and naturally, when the weather warms, I venture out into the … [Read more...]
~Bohemian Rhapsody~ by Lori McNee Bohemian Rhapsody 48×24 oil/board $6500 Available at Kneeland Gallery Every autumn the Bohemian Waxwings migrate through our mountain valley. They move in large flocks and frequent the fruit trees. At times they even become drunken by the fermented berries that still hang from the trees. I enjoy watching these flighty, exotic looking birds as they flock to my cherry trees each year. The rich … [Read more...]
~Jeweled Visitors~ by Lori McNee Jeweled Visitors 36×24 oil/board $4800 Available at Kneeland Gallery This painting was created for the invitation piece for my upcoming gallery show in March at Kneeland Gallery. Orchids and hummingbirds are some of my favorite things. I chose to paint this still life scene as if the birds stopped in for a short respite. My still life art creates enough mystery to allow the viewer's imagination … [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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