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How do you respond to colors and memory?

How do you respond to colors and memory?

Carol L. DouglasFeb 6, 20254 min read
I challenge you to name four or five paintings that you love, without using the internet for prompts. Now look them up. Are they high-chroma, dull, or in a natural chroma range?
From aerobics to art class

From aerobics to art class

Carol L. DouglasFeb 4, 20254 min read
Did I ever tell you about my brief career as an aerobics instructor? Turns out teaching an art class was a much better fit.
Monday Morning Art School: the golden rectangle and other design ideas

Monday Morning Art School: the golden rectangle and other design ideas

Carol L. DouglasFeb 2, 20254 min read
The short answer to all composition questions is that the brain seems hardwired to like complicated visual relationships.
What is hands-on learning?

What is hands-on learning?

Carol L. DouglasJan 30, 20254 min read
Play is crucial in early childhood because it allows children to explore their environment, build cognitive skills, and more. So why do we stop playing as adults?
Top ten cat portraits

Top ten cat portraits

Carol L. DouglasJan 28, 20255 min read
After I posted Dogs in art: ten great dog paintings and why I love them, I expected a curt email from Wylie demanding equal time for cat portraits.