Paint in beautiful Pecos, New Mexico, September 13-18, 2020
New Mexico’s a vastly different landscape, yet has the same long views and limpid light that so captivate me about Maine. Dry Wash, by Carol L. Douglas It takes a lot to get me to teach anywhere but Maine these days. But there’s another place I love to paint. I haven’t taught in New Mexico …
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Monday Morning Art School: why these specific paints?
All real-world limited palettes have gaps in them. Paired primaries work best. The Athabasca River, by Carol L. Douglas Savvy folk in the far north often reserve their peregrinations until March. That way, winter’s back is broken by the time they arrive back home. I knew that meant my current painting class would be scattering …
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Born in blood
Landscape tells us about our existence, our relationships with each other, and ultimately our relationship with God. Deadwood, 36X48, oil on canvas, Carol L. Douglas God+Man Carol L. Douglas Studio 394 Commercial Street Rockport, ME 04856 Saturday, February 29, 2020 2 to 5 PM Painting is a solitary business, which gives you plenty of time …
Uncovering your mark and more
Two opportunities to learn in mid-coast Maine Meeting Up, by Ann Trainor Domingue, acrylic on canvas Baby Joshua and his mom are doing great, so I can concentrate on work again. There are several things I should have told you about and missed with the excitement of the last two weeks. Here are two very …
Monday Morning Art School: softly, softly
The edge is where everything is happening. There are many ways to control it. Brad Marshall’s painting of coral in Maui (unfinished). Edges are where one shape ends and another starts. This might mean a border between two things, or it might be a fold or shadow within an object. Either way, there are many …
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