Plodding, one foot in front of the other October 31, 2018 Carol L. Douglas As with every cold, my current one is the worst that any person has ever endured. Brandywine Morning, by Carol… Continue Reading →
The first day is always the hardest October 30, 2018 Carol L. Douglas The coldest winter day I ever painted in Maine was actually in the Brandywine valley in October. Morning Flight Path,… Continue Reading →
Monday Morning Art School: ditching the color October 29, 2018 Carol L. Douglas A painted value study is a great tool for understanding your subject. Pile of rocks value study, by Jennifer Johnson… Continue Reading →
The worst curses aren’t from witches October 26, 2018 Carol L. Douglas Many people are blocked from art by that one person who told them they couldn’t do it. Confused, by Carol… Continue Reading →
My favorite painter? October 25, 2018 Carol L. Douglas I admire too many artists to have a ‘favorite’. Here are some I profoundly admire. The Procession to Calvary, 1564,… Continue Reading →
Changing my support October 24, 2018 Carol L. Douglas If you don’t like how you’re painting, knock the struts from under yourself and see what happens. Damariscotta Lake overlook,… Continue Reading →
Travels with Poppy October 23, 2018 Carol L. Douglas I have many friends and I love them all, but painter guests are the best treat of all. Autumn morning,… Continue Reading →
Monday Morning Art School: finding the super simple shapes October 22, 2018 Carol L. Douglas If you think it’s too complicated to draw, you’re looking at it all wrong. Winch (American Eagle), by Carol L. Douglas,… Continue Reading →
God save the Queen October 19, 2018 Carol L. Douglas One may be the Queen of England, the other a cleaner, but they’re both ladies of a certain age. Ena,… Continue Reading →
So you want to paint in Maine October 18, 2018 Carol L. Douglas Tell me what you want to paint and I’ll tell you where to go. Cliff below Owls Head, by Carol… Continue Reading →