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!…

Why Varnish Your Oil Paintings?


Why varnish your oil paintings? One of the most common reasons is that once…

Lori McNee Painting Workshop Supply List


South Africa Plein Air Painting Safari workshop! The following information in…

My New Gouache Painting Setup Is So Cute!


My new gouache painting setup is so cute! ❤️ In a quest for improving my…

Three Tips to Paint Like a French Impressionist


Modern-day French Impressionist, Valerie Collymore grew up in the south of…

2023 Plein Air Painting Workshop in Athens and Greek Islands with Lori McNee


Have you dreamed of traveling to Greece? Well, your dreams can come true!…

Water Mixable Oil Glazing and Scumbling Add Depth to Paintings


If your oil paintings look flat and lifeless give oil glazing and scumbling a…

DIY Plein Air Painting Easel For Watercolor or Gouache


Plein air painting can be a major production especially if you are a beginner.…

The Simple Secret to Painting Raw Canvas Edges


Here is my simple secret to painting raw canvas edges. This quick tip will work…