Lori McNee
I create art and educate other artists.
Lori McNee is an American artist hailing from the stunning central mountains of Idaho. She creates diverse artwork, including poetic studio landscapes, vivid plein air studies, elegant still-life paintings, and wildlife art. Inspired by nature, Lori’s art reflects her deep love for the great outdoors and its magnificent creatures.
She is a Signature Member of Oil Painters of America, the American Impressionist Society, and an out-of-state member of the California Art Club. She is a certified Master Artist in Cobra Water-mixable Oil Paints and is an International Artist Ambassador for Royal Talens.
Lori McNee is an American artist hailing from the stunning central mountains of Idaho. She creates a diverse range of artwork, including poetic studio landscapes, vivid plein air studies, elegant still-life paintings, and wildlife art. Inspired by nature, Lori’s art reflects her deep love for the great outdoors and its magnificent creatures.
She is a Signature Member of Oil Painters of America, the American Impressionist Society, and an out-of-state member of the California Art Club. She is a certified Master Artist in Cobra Water-mixable Oil Paints and is an International Artist Ambassador for Royal Talens.
As the television host of “Art Beat with Lori McNee” on Eye on Sun Valley, Lori brings her passion to a broader audience. Lori’s popular book, “Fine Art Tips with Lori McNee: Painting Techniques & Professional Advice,” is available on Amazon and in bookstores worldwide. Additionally, Lori just released a new online painting course, “Transform Your Oil Painting Skills: Your Easy Guide to Water-Mixable Oils” which is available on her website, LoriMcNee.com. Her helpful instructional video, “Luminous Landscape Painting with Lori McNee,” is available as a DVD or downloadable format. Lori’s work has been featured in prestigious publications such as Fine Art Connoisseur, Plein Air Magazine, Artist’s Magazine, Southwest Art, The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, American Art Collector, and Western Art Collector, among others.
When not in her studio, Lori enjoys skiing and trekking mountaintops with her dogs, capturing the beauty of nature through her photography, tending to her family farm, spending time with her grandchildren, and traveling the world to share her love and knowledge of art through her workshops.
Lori McNee is a one-of-a-kind genius, equally adept with a paintbrush and a Twitter feed. She generously shares her knowledge of art, the art world, and social media.Adam Leipzig, film producer, AdamLeipzig.com
I've been a longtime fan of McNee for her artwork as well as her tips and advice with regards to art business and more.Cherie Haas, Editor & Content Manager, FineArtConnoisseur.com, WoutdoorPainter.com
Lori's morning lectures were so very interesting, and visual that even the seasoned artists like myself had several aha moments from her workshop!Jorunn Coe, artist
She's an artistic superstar who doesn't talk endlessly about 'followers' and 'listings'. Her conversation is mostly about how her love for the outdoors informs her artwork, and about helping others in times of need.Sean Gardner, Huffington Post @2morrowknight
Lori McNee is one of my favorite people in the art community. Lori has boundless creative energy as well as real business smarts. She never fails to impress with her incredible attitude and knowledge.Carolyn Edlund, ArtsyShark.com
Lori McNee is the real deal. She is generous with her information and up to date with her art tips. If you're an artist, you should be following her!Alyson Stanfield, owner ArtBizCoach.com
Lori’s website gives you her keen intelligence, heart and soul. There is a wealth of valuable, worthwhile, informative, and instructive information. You’ll find yourself staying on her site, reading these posts and forget to do your art. Just lots of good stuff here.Sandra Sallin, artist/blogger ApartFromMyArt.com
Lori created such a safe environment for her students attending her summer Plein Air summer painting course, that it promoted bravery, creative expression, and rhapsodic moments while painting.Mark Reitinger, workshop participant
As an instructor myself, I enjoyed the ease in which Lori engages each participant, she really strives to make a connection with everyone. Her feedback was always on point and helped me to see what I needed to improve. She is genuinely concerned with each students participation and satisfaction with their progress. Her generosity and willingness to share was inspiring.Jeff Olson, Artist and Art Educator for Royal Talens NA
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Order Lori’s North Light Books on Amazon:
Fine Art Tips with Lori McNee: Painting Techniques & Professional Advice
Learn more about Lori in this fun interview:
From Duck Stamps to Monet’s Garden