Monday Morning Art School: painting water November 30, 2020 Carol L. Douglas Water is infinitely variable, and that means there’s no one way to paint it. Electric Glide, by Carol L. Douglas.… Continue Reading →
Have yourself a very educational Christmas November 27, 2020 Carol L. Douglas Four options for advancing your skills in 2021. Painting aboard schooner American Eagle. A workshop or a class is a… Continue Reading →
Books for the art lovers on your Christmas list November 25, 2020 Carol L. Douglas A student asked for book recommendations for Christmas. I’ve gone over my own bookshelves in my mind’s eye. If the… Continue Reading →
Monday Morning Art School: gifts at every price point November 23, 2020 Carol L. Douglas As ever, these are arm’s length recommendations; I don’t receive a spiff. Mary Whitney with a Strada micro easel. Easels:… Continue Reading →
Reflecting on water November 20, 2020 Carol L. Douglas At 5 PM today I’ll be participating in an artist’s talk on A Reflection on Water for Maine Farmland Trust… Continue Reading →
The meaning of (some) art November 18, 2020 Carol L. Douglas Still life occupies the lowest rung among genres, but it’s also invested with deep meaning—whether or not the artist intends… Continue Reading →
Monday Morning Art School: know your trees November 16, 2020 Carol L. Douglas To paint trees, you need to understand them. That doesn’t mean you need to memorize species, but you do need… Continue Reading →
Happy Friday the 13th! November 13, 2020 Carol L. Douglas We’re painting at Goodwood Plantation today. It has more than enough history, mystery and tragedy for any creepy holiday. Goodwood… Continue Reading →
In the deep south November 11, 2020 Carol L. Douglas You might wonder what a painter from Maine has to offer to students in the Florida panhandle, but the basic… Continue Reading →
Monday Morning Art School: composing a good still life November 9, 2020 Carol L. Douglas It’s almost winter. Don’t despair. Still life is a great way to tell a story, especially the story of you.… Continue Reading →