How to Choose the Right Paint Brush for the Art Technique


A carpenter must understand how to use tools in order to build a house, so must…

How to Interpret the Landscape in Paint


"The most important ally in the study of painting is the art of thinking,"…

Tips for Painting Water and Reflections


A while back, a reader asked me to share some tips for painting water and the…

How to Make Your Own Inexpensive Small Painting Panels


Marc Hanson, is a talented artist friend who caught my eye not only for his…

Painting with Complementary Colors using Yin Yang


I often enjoy painting with a limited palette. A while ago, I limited my…

The Creation of a Masterful Figurative Painting – Demo


While working on Twitter one day, I discovered the remarkable figurative work…

The Importance of Value and Tone in Painting


Little did I know that my drawing background would give me a good foundation in…

My Featured Painting – "Snow Flurries above the Big Lost"


Snow Flurries above the Big Lost © 2010 Lori McNee 30x24 oil/board $3400…

Save Studio Space! How to Make Your Own Painting Racks


My studio space is limited, so I really like this spacing saving tip I learned…

A Unique Approach Using Color Harmony to Improve Your Paintings


This past weekend I was feeling unmotivated in the studio. I have just finished…