From Underpainting to Life: Mixed Media Fox Demo with Lori McNee 🦊


It's always fun to connect with online friends and followers. Today, I enjoyed…

Witnessing Wildlife: Painting Grizzly Bear 610 and Her Cubs


Every painting has its own story; sometimes, revisiting a subject opens up…

Mastering Aerial Perspective for Believable Landscape Paintings


One of the biggest artistic breakthroughs came when I finally understood aerial…

Painting in Scotland: Capturing the Highlands with a Limited Palette


This October, I joined a group to paint the Scottish Highlands. Scotland’s…

Top 7 Lightweight Travel Tripods for Plein Air Painting


When backpacking or traveling abroad, a sturdy, lightweight travel tripod can…

Painting the Perfect Sunset: A Guide for Artists


For centuries, artists have been captivated by painting the perfect sunset.…

Mastering Composition in Landscape Painting: 10 Key Elements and Techniques


Mastering composition in landscape painting involves more than skillful…

Discoveries From Painting with a Limited Palette


One of the most significant benefits of painting with a limited palette is…

The Power of Portrait Paintings in History


Throughout history, portrait paintings have shaped our perception of…

NEW ONLINE COURSE > Transform Your Oil Painting Skills: Your Easy Guide to Water-Mixable Oils


Lori's first long-awaited online course is now available! Inspiration Awaits!…