The lesson of pacing yourself July 31, 2017 Carol L. Douglas It’s a great idea, but when God ordains something else, you’d best go along quietly. Mary Day returns to her… Continue Reading →
How do people stay awake to paint nocturnes? July 28, 2017 Carol L. Douglas At their best, nocturnes strip away all extraneous detail, leaving us with powerful impressions and nothing more. Nocturne in Gray… Continue Reading →
How to make art that stands the test of time July 27, 2017 Carol L. Douglas Occasionally, someone wonders whether an emerging painter will end up being a superstar. Can we ever tell? Iowa Cornfield, 1941,… Continue Reading →
The greatest maritime photographer July 26, 2017 Carol L. Douglas Wallace MacAskill’s images of the Age of Sail became popular as we careened closer to world war. A Snug Harbor,… Continue Reading →
My non-existent business plan July 25, 2017 Carol L. Douglas The professional painter ought to set some commercial goals. What form should they take? Michelle reading, by Carol L. Douglas.… Continue Reading →
What should I paint? July 24, 2017 Carol L. Douglas Getting past the iconic into the intimate means working out what you love about a place. Apple tree with swing,… Continue Reading →
Recovering from failure July 21, 2017 Carol L. Douglas What do you do when it’s all going wrong, and there’s an audience for your fiasco? Can I finish this… Continue Reading →
Swanning-around song July 20, 2017 Carol L. Douglas The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I… Continue Reading →
Tank half empty, week half full July 19, 2017 Carol L. Douglas A show and sale at Ocean Park tonight, and we are then off running to Castine. Beach time, by Carol… Continue Reading →
Woman about town July 18, 2017 Carol L. Douglas The joys of a beach vacation: drying towels and an old-fashioned ice cream parlor. Drying towels, by Carol L. Douglas… Continue Reading →