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Monday Morning Art School: best art supplies for beginners

Monday Morning Art School: best art supplies for beginners

Carol L. Douglas Sep 6, 2026 4 min read
Discover why quality art materials matter for beginners, where to spend money on paint, brushes, and paper, and where you can safely cut corners.
What’s wrong with beauty in art?

What’s wrong with beauty in art?

Carol L. Douglas Sep 3, 2026 4 min read
Why has beauty become suspect in contemporary art? Explore why serious art doesn’t have to be depressing—and why beauty, joy, and optimism still matter.
Adult art education: you’re never too old to be bad at something

Adult art education: you’re never too old to be bad at something

Carol L. Douglas Sep 1, 2026 4 min read
Discover why adult art education requires the courage to fail, and how painting can restore curiosity, confidence, and the joy of learning.
Monday Morning Art School: accelerating your learning curve

Monday Morning Art School: accelerating your learning curve

Carol L. Douglas Aug 30, 2026 4 min read
Discover how plein air painting workshops accelerate your learning curve through shared ideas, group energy, new scenery and learning from other painters.
How does fast fashion influence art?

How does fast fashion influence art?

Carol L. Douglas Aug 27, 2026 4 min read
How does fast fashion influence art? Explore consumer culture, originality, and why lasting art offers a powerful alternative to our disposable culture.