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Immersive in-person painting workshop — FAQ

Immersive in-person painting workshop — FAQ

Carol L. Douglas Sep 4, 2025 4 min read
This is a one-on-one painting workshop, which means I can take beginners to advanced painters.
Is an immersive art workshop different from a weekly art class?

Is an immersive art workshop different from a weekly art class?

Carol L. Douglas Sep 2, 2025 3 min read
Most good teachers are a mix of encouragement and insight, but it takes time to tease out what a student needs.
Monday Morning Art School: the overwhelming landscape

Monday Morning Art School: the overwhelming landscape

Carol L. Douglas Sep 1, 2025 4 min read
The problem of infinite options can be a problem for even the most experienced painters, especially in a new environment.
Choosing a plein air painting site

Choosing a plein air painting site

Carol L. Douglas Aug 28, 2025 4 min read
A good painting isn’t about the perfect view, it’s about what you do with the shapes, values, and colors in front of you. Some locations make that job a lot easier.
Thanking God for unanswered prayers

Thanking God for unanswered prayers

Carol L. Douglas Aug 26, 2025 4 min read
When we’re the recipient of rejection, all the comforting phrases fall flat. Despite all evidence to the contrary, we know in our bones that it’s really something we did, or some way we fell short.