Lori McNee Fine Artist

Memories of Summer

lamcnee — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:13:56 +0000

Memories of Summer
30×28
oil/board
$4900

Sunflowers and Goldfinches always remind me of summer. I painted this is the middle of winter when it was below zero outside. This painting brought back my feelings of a beautiful summer day and warmed me up!

Rainbow’s Bend

lamcnee — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:08:57 +0000

Rainbow’s Bend
24×18
oil/board
$3600

AVAILABLE at Kneeland Gallery

The colorful plummage of this parrot inspired me. To me they are colorful like a rainbow. The pose also reminded me of the bend of a rainbow, hence the name!

On the Edge of Knowledge

lamcnee — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:00:33 +0000

On the Edge of Knowledge
12×12
oil/board
$3000

AVAILABLE at Kneeland Gallery

This charming little painting is one of a series of ‘book’ paintings which were painted for my March 2010 show. Chickadees are a favorite for most.

8 Degrees in Wyoming

lamcnee — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:00:25 +0000

8 Degrees in Wyoming
24×30
oil/board
$3400

AVAILABLE at Mountain Trails Galleries

It truly was 8 degrees outside when I captured this scene. I am always amazed at the cattle as they withstand the frigid temperatures. They are interesting silhouettes on the stark landscape

Into the Blue

lamcnee — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:41:54 +0000

Into the Blue
30×20
oil/board
$4500

AVAILABLE at Kneeland Gallery

Butterflies are mystical and symbolic creatures. I love the way they float softly on the breeze and are able to stay ’just out of reach’. These butterflies are freely lifting from the confines of the box and into the blue.

Book Wise

lamcnee — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:33:35 +0000

Book Wise
16×20
oil/board
$3000

SOLD at Kneeland Gallery

Every now and then the director at Kneeland Gallery makes a request for me to paint a specific subject. This season, she asked me to paint a stack of books with a bird – hence, Book Wise.

Orchid’s Glow

lamcnee — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:28:54 +0000

Orchid’s Glow
18×24
oil/board
$3900

AVAILABLE at Kneeland Gallery

Orchid’s Glow is a graceful but minimalistic painting. The rich brownish purples of the antique Satsuma vase harmonize with the warm yellows of the background and little Golden Crowned Kinglet.

This painting is framed in an extra special black and gold custom frame.

Flowers & Feathers

lamcnee — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:18:17 +0000

Flowers & Feathers
48×36
oil/board
$8500

AVAILABLE at Kneeland Gallery

This large still life painting displays a regal sense of elegance. The cockatoo is a graceful bird repeats the curves of the vase and the colors of the lilies. It is framed in a beautiful custom soft black frame with gold fillet and gold sgraffito painted gold in the built out corners.

“Who-Dat?”

lamcnee — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:09:28 +0000

“Who-Dat?”
24×20
oil/board
$3800

AVAILABLE at Kneeland Gallery

This rustic still life painting was painted during the time of the 2010 Superbowl when the New Orleans Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts. “Who Dat?” was popularized by the Saints as a chant of team support by the fans. My friend, a big football fan, was visisting my studio and named this painting for me!

lamcnee — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 01:19:00 +0000

“Monkey in the Middle”
30×40
oil/board
$6800

AVAILABLE at Kneeland Gallery

I am inspired by the master Dutch painters who added nests, birds, butterflies and bugs to many of their compositions. Most of you know that birds are used in the majority of my still life paintings, but a monkey was a stretch for me!

I have always been a firm believer in taking calculated ‘risks’ in life and art. It was time for me to step outside of my own artistic comfort zone and I am pleased with the results. In fact, now I have many other new ideas swirling around in my head - and that’s how it all works! We can’t help but grow from our challenges and discomfort.