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Cheryl Ryan painting at Beauchamp Point.

A week of painting, a night of celebration

Carol L. Douglas Oct 9, 2025 2 min read
Join us Friday, October 10, 5–7 PM at my gallery for our final opening of the season — with new student pieces and a few of mine on the walls too.
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No text, just photos…

Carol L. Douglas Oct 7, 2025 1 min read
Here are some sweet scenes from this week’s workshop. I hope you enjoy seeing some of the things we’ve done so far this week.
Monday Morning Art School: how to draw trees

Monday Morning Art School: how to draw trees

Carol L. Douglas Oct 5, 2025 4 min read
If you understand a tree’s canopy, branching, and bark, you can paint it in any style. Get it right in the drawing, and the painting will follow.
Countering hatred

Countering hatred

Carol L. Douglas Oct 2, 2025 4 min read
Love is a very tough standard to live up to, but the cycle of anger has to stop somewhere. For me, it stops here.
Art + Community: Art Works for Humanity 2025

Art + Community: Art Works for Humanity 2025

Carol L. Douglas Sep 30, 2025 4 min read
We painted Belfast and Waldo County from life — and our work will help build homes for Habitat for Humanity.