The Flywheel Effect in Art and Why Success Feels Slow at First


Young artists often ask me why it's so hard to get an art career going…

Plein Air Painting Workshop with Lori McNee in Sun Valley, Idaho


SOLD OUT!! It's already time to think about summer plans! I’m excited to invite…

Small Paintings: Nowhere to Hide


Small paintings have nowhere to hide. What does that mean? At first glance,…

Are You a Resolutionist? Gentler Artist Goals to Start the New Year


Every January, the gyms fill up. My youngest son has a name for the people who…

Winter Plein Air Painting: My Cold-Weather Secrets


Most artists pack up their gear and head indoors when the temperatures drop.…

Why Professionals Paint in Series


As I prepare for several upcoming exhibitions, including a museum show at the…

3 Ways to Make Autumn Colors Pop in Your Paintings


Autumn is one of the most beloved seasons for artists, especially plein air…

How AI Helped Me Shape a Memory into a Painting


Sometimes a memory is so impactful that it compels me to paint the scene from…

Wild Women Paint the West in Montana!


In early September 2025, our group of accomplished artists, known as the Wild…

Artist Studio Tour: Step Inside My Painting Sanctuary


Welcome to my artist studio tour! In this short Instagram video below, I’m…