A Colorful Abstract Approach to Acrylic Painting Inspired by Monet
As a representational artist, I appreciate the ingenuity of painters with an abstract approach. I've tried my hand at abstract acrylic painting and found it fun, liberating, yet challenging. However, the abstract approach toward painting [...]
My Live Interview on the PleinAir Art Podcast
Recently, I was interviewed by art magazine publisher, Eric Rhoads, on his PleinAir Art Podcast which was recorded live in front of an audience during the amazing Plein Air Convention in Santa Fe, New Mexico. [...]
Paint with Lori McNee in Giverny at Monet’s Garden May 2019
Announcing a rare and magical opportunity to Paint with Lori McNee in Giverny at Monet's Garden, May 22 - 29, 2019! Class is FULL. Morning light at 7:30am in Monet's flower garden. Join me [...]
Eye On Sun Valley Live Interview with Lori McNee of Fine Art Tips
Recently, I was interviewed by the online magazine, Eye On Sun Valley. Show host Lynn Mason-Pattnosh, and I chatted about the ways in which I juggle my busy art career, travel schedule, and work as [...]
New DVD “Luminous Landscape Painting in Water Mixable Oils” with Lori McNee
You asked for it, and now you've got it! My long-awaited DVD or downloadable video, "Luminous Landscape Painting in Water Mixable Oils with Lori McNee" is now available! Discover how to create luminous, glowing landscapes [...]
Packing and Shipping Frames for Plein Air Events and Travel
Packing and shipping frames for plein air events is always a challenge, especially when you are competing in a plein air invitational! Suzie Greer Baker OPA Along with your clothes and painting gear, [...]
Traveling and Painting with Opaque Gouache and Watercolor for the Busy Artist
Each year, my busy art career takes me to near and far away places. Ironically, I oftentimes find myself with little or no time to plein air paint. Eric Rhoads and Lori McNee at [...]
Pro Tips for Painting with Water-Mixable Oils
For nearly 20 years, I have been painting with water-mixable oils. Before that, I primarily painted with acrylics as a wildlife artist. Although I loved acrylic paint, I was ready to loosen up oil paint, [...]
From Duck Stamps to Monet’s Garden – Interview with Lori McNee
"Lori McNee - From Duck Stamps to Monet’s Garden" is an excerpt from a recent interview by Eye on Sun Valley, an online Idaho news channel. Lori McNee in her Idaho studio. From Duck [...]
Helpful Negative Drawing Tips Revealed by Pencil Artist
A pencil artist reveals helpful negative drawing tips to produce vibrant highlights, textures, grasses, hair, feathers, fur and more! Negative drawing is a drawing technique in which the artist uses the white of the drawing [...]
Paint Tuscany with Lori McNee
Back by popular demand, "Paint Tuscany with Lori McNee." Join me (Lori) for an exclusive workshop adventure into the beautiful Tuscan countryside of Lucca, Italy! Now is your chance to go plein air [...]
Two Easy Ways to Develop the Focal Point of Your Painting
There are a number of different ways to develop the focal point of your painting. In this post, I am sharing two easy techniques for developing a focal point, plus a helpful list of [...]
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