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3 Practical Ways to Cultivate Belief in Your Art This New Year
As the New Year begins, there’s a sense of possibility and a fresh start. But while goals and resolutions fill our minds, there’s one foundational truth with every step forward: belief. And to the...
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From Artist’s Block to Awe: The Work of Roy M. Mason
When I’m feeling artistically stuck or facing a bout of artist’s block (yes, it happens, haha), I love to search the web and scroll through Pinterest for inspiration. Recently, this led me to the work...
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The Artist’s Guide to Confident Self-Promotion
Self-promotion. Just the phrase can make many artists feel a little… squirmy. Perhaps it’s the fear of being seen as pushy or spammy. But, possibly it’s the worry that our art should “speak for...
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3 Lessons in Self-Promotion: My Personal Journey (Part 2)
Isn’t it funny how we often teach the things we’re still learning? For years, I’ve helped others grow their brands, share their stories, and confidently promote their work through self-promotion. Along...
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Witnessing Wildlife: Painting Grizzly Bear 610 and Her Cubs
Every painting has its own story; sometimes, revisiting a subject opens up entirely new creative possibilities. Painting Grizzly Bear 610 (daughter of famed Grizzly 399)and her subadult cubs is my...
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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 joining Creator’s Studio LIVE for an interview and painting demonstration in my new home studio in Idaho. If you missed...
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How a 19th-Century Cat Painting Led Me to Paint a Bear
Have you ever been inspired by a painting from a bygone era? “Cat in a Summer Meadow,” by Bruno Liljefors, is one of those paintings that speaks to me. “Cat in a Summer Meadow,” by Bruno Liljefors...
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From Start to Finish: A Fox Painting Comes to Life on Camera 🎨🦊
This red fox painting had quite the journey! It began LIVE during my Royal Talens NA Creator’s Studio interview and then was completed on Eric Rhoads’ PaintTube series — giving viewers a rare chance...
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The Art of Value and Color: 3 Lessons From Lori McNee
Recently, Plein Air Magazine’s Instagram page shared a few of my favorite tips about the power of value and color in painting. People found it helpful, so I want to expand on those essential lessons...
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A Highland Homecoming: Announcing My 2026 Painting Retreat
Scotland is one of my favorite places to visit in the world! I’ve been there for treks, retracing my McNee roots, and for family holidays—but, I never exclusively for a painting retreat. I’m thrilled...
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