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Monday Morning Art School: the 10-Minute sketch

Monday Morning Art School: the 10-Minute sketch

Carol L. Douglas Dec 7, 2025 3 min read
At 67, I’m aware that we have only finite time, and that the perfect moment will never arrive. But here’s the good news: you don’t need a perfect moment.
Permission to pause (and I’m talking to you, sisters)

Permission to pause (and I’m talking to you, sisters)

Carol L. Douglas Dec 4, 2025 4 min read
For any woman whose painting time is being eaten up by responsibilities, this is the most important post I’ve ever written.
A live Zoom painting class that builds your skills… and your voice

A live Zoom painting class that builds your skills… and your voice

Carol L. Douglas Dec 2, 2025 4 min read
This class isn’t about teaching you how to paint, but rather helping you build a painting practice that lets you tell the story you want to tell.
Monday Morning Art School: the #1 mistake painters make

Monday Morning Art School: the #1 mistake painters make

Carol L. Douglas Nov 30, 2025 4 min read
We work for hours and still end up with a painting that feels fussy, flat, or somehow not quite right. What’s going wrong?
A gift you can share: “Next year, we’re making art together!”

A gift you can share: “Next year, we’re making art together!”

Carol L. Douglas Nov 27, 2025 3 min read
Blocking off time in 2026 for a shared workshop means carving out time for both your creativity and your friendship. Planning ahead gives both of you something wonderful to look forward to. It’s a commitment to make art together in the coming year.