A WORLDWIDE Plein Air Painting Organization
International Plein Air Painters Worldwide Organization
Est. 10/19/01
Signature members
Lori Putnam
E-mail: lori@loriputnam.com
Phone: (615) 512-0929
Mail: 7078 Sonya Dr., Nashville, TN 37209
Artist's Statement
“It is about interpreting a moment … painting from life …
capturing the light … sharing the experience.” — Lori Putnam plein air painter, Nashville, TN.
Abbreviated Biography
Lori’s interest in art began before she was 5 years old. By age 11, she had won her first student competition and used the $5.00 prize to purchase pencils and a large sketchpad. As an adult, she managed her own successful graphic design company for more than 13 years while continuing to study art independently. She has studied with world-class artists Scott Christensen, Michael Shane Neal, Jason Saunders, Quang Ho, Kim English and others. Lori is fortunate to share the legacy of a respected line of artists rooted in John Singer Sargent, and shares her rich lineage by teaching these same principles to her own students in both the United States, and abroad. She credits her love of learning and dedication to the challenge, to her friend, mentor, and accomplished artist, Dawn Whitelaw.
The artist’s most recognized paintings are in oil, although she enjoys working other mediums as well. Her award-winning works, whether produced in the studio or en plein air, embody creative composition, skillful brushwork, and masterful use of color. As for her subject matter, it can be anything. “Seemingly ordinary moments and objects become meaningful when you look for their beauty.” Lori says every work is like a “time capsule,” stating, “It’s about interpreting a moment, painting from life, capturing the light’s effects, and translating all of that to the canvas for others to experience.”
Lori is a member of, and has exhibited with, many respected, professional organizations including the national juried exhibition of the Oil Painters of America. She is also an active participant in The Chestnut Group, Landscape Artists International, and the Southern Artist Registry, and is a charter member of The Society of Master Impressionists. In 2008, Lori was awarded Signature Member status in International Plein Air Painters, a highly regarded, worldwide, plein air painting organization. She has participated in several juried and invitational plein air festivals including Plein Air Easton in Maryland, Estes Park Paint the Parks in Colorado, the San Luis Obispo Plein Air Festival in California, Florida’s Forgotten Coast Plein Air Invitational, and the Plein Air Invitational in Kennebunkport, Maine. Her work is in the permanent collection at The Academy Art Museum in Easton, Maryland, in private collections, and in galleries worldwide. She is one of a select group of artists to be featured in an upcoming book and DVD, Painting North Carolina, scheduled for release in late 2008.
Bibliography
Painting North Carolina, book and DVD published by Creative Pursuits, scheduled release late 2008.
American Artist, myamericanartist.com, “Participating in Plein Air Events, February, 2008
Williamson A.M., The Tennessean, May 1, 2007
Nashville Arts Magazine, “The Chestnut Group, plein air painters for the land,” April 2007
Workshop Magazine, “Jason Saunders…,” Spring 2007
American Artist, “Quick Sketches,” February, 2007
Fine Art Connoisseur, “Galleries & Artists,” November/December, 2006
Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, “State of the Art,” December, 2006
Best of Atlanta, “Datebook: Little Jewels,” December 2006
Plein Air Magazine, “En Couleur,” October, 2005
The Artist’s Magazine, “A Success Story: Italian Inspiration,” June 2005
Recent Awards and Exhibits (selected; complete list available on request)
Plein air Invitational, Kennebunkport, ME, 2008
Florida’s Forgotten Coast Plein air Invitational, Apalachicola, FL, 2008
Nicole’s Studio and Art Gallery, “Musical Visions” Select Artists, Raleigh, NC, 2008
San Luis Obispo Art Center, Juried Plein air Festival and Exhibit, San Luis Obispo, CA, 2007
The Link Gallery, Estes Park Juried Plein air Competition and Exhibit, Colorado, 2007
Centennial Art Center, three-man exhibit, Nashville, TN, 2007
River Gallery, three-man exhibit, Chattanooga, TN, 2007
Building Bridges, Greenville, WV, 2007
The Society of Master Impressionists International Juried Exhibition, Amarillo, TX, 2007
American Juried Art Salon, Master Class Artist, 2007
Oil Painters of America, National Juried Exhibition, Fredericksburg, TX, 2007
The Art Gallery at Belle Meade Plantation, solo exhibit, “Works by Lori Putnam,” Nashville, TN, 2007
The Chestnut Group Presents Plein air, Nashville, TN, 2006
Huff Harrington Fine Art, “New Works from Selected Artists,” Atlanta, GA, 2006
American Juried Art Salon, 2006
The Art Academy Museum, Easton MD (purchase for permanent collection)
Plein Air Easton! Juried Plein air painting competition and exhibit, Easton, MD, 2006
Huff Harrington Fine Art “The American Landscape,” Atlanta, GA, 2006
The Society of Master Impressionists International Juried Exhibition, Amarillo, TX, 2006
Central South Art Exhibition Juried Exhibition, Nashville, TN, 2006
Local Color Gallery solo exhibit, “Fine Perlage: New Works by Lori Putnam,” Nashville, TN, 2006
Gallery Representation
HA Gallery, 1506 8th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 615.254.4850
Belle Meade Gallery, 4330 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 615.298-5149
New Language Art, Ellison Ridge Road, Greenville, WV 304.832.6268
Nicole’s Studio & Art Gallery, 715 N Person Street, Raleigh, NC 919.838.8580
The Link Gallery, 1609 Capitol Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 307.778.0330
Carteret Contemporary Art, 1106 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC 252.726.4071
Vision Gallery, 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, NC 252.247.5550
River Gallery, 400 E. Second St., Chattanooga, TN 423.265.5033
Professional Organizations
International Plein Air Painters, Signature Member
Southern Artist Registry
Landscape Artists International
The Society of Master Impressionists, Charter Member
Oil Painters of America, Associate Member
The Chestnut Group, plein air painters for the land
Lori Putnam
615-512-0929
www.loriputnam.com
7078 Sonya Drive
Nashville, TN 37209
Umbrian Greens,
9x12
Boat Party,
20x24
No Bull
9x12
Magna Graecia,
9.5x12
September Shopping,
16x12
Sundried,
7x5
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