Lori McNee's Valley Light Saved from Destruction by Last-Minute Collector Inquiry
Lori McNee, a notable artist, was in the process of resizing her painting “Valley Light” to a square dimension when she received a suggestion from Martin House Gallery. They encouraged her to maintain the original composition and create a larger piece instead. Following their guidance, she refined the painting by smoothing the hills, modifying the trees, and omitting the cows to enhance its overall mood. The completed artwork, now measuring 30 by 48 inches and painted in oil on canvas, will be featured on the cover of the 2026 edition of the Sun Valley Local Business Directory.
Key facts
- Valley Light was selected for the cover of the 2026 Sun Valley Local Business Directory Names and Numbers.
- McNee planned to cut the painting to a 30x30 inch format.
- Martin House Gallery called to inquire about larger works for a collector.
- The gallery told McNee 'Don't cut it.'
- McNee erased crop lines and made compositional adjustments.
- Adjustments included softening distant hills, refining trees, deleting cows, and improving atmosphere.
- The final painting measures 30x48 inches, oil on canvas.
- The work is by artist Lori McNee.
Entities
Artists
- Lori McNee
Institutions
- Martin House Gallery
Locations
- Sun Valley