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Returning to the Yellow Canoe
Some subjects stay with us. That's why I keep returning to the yellow canoe.…
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The Painting Saved from the Chopping Block!
Some paintings take longer to complete. Valley Light is one of those…
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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…
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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…
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Small Paintings: Nowhere to Hide
Small paintings have nowhere to hide. What does that mean? At first glance,…
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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…
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Winter Plein Air Painting: My Cold-Weather Secrets
Most artists pack up their gear and head indoors when the temperatures drop.…
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Why Professionals Paint in Series
As I prepare for several upcoming exhibitions, including a museum show at the…
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3 Ways to Make Autumn Colors Pop in Your Paintings
Autumn is one of the most beloved seasons for artists, especially plein air…
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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…