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Contemporary impressionism done right

Contemporary impressionism done right

Carol L. DouglasFeb 20, 20231 min read
Eric Jacobsen is the only painter I’d like to study with right now, to steal all his secrets of brushwork.
Selling art online

Selling art online

Carol L. DouglasFeb 17, 2023
To succeed at selling art online, you’ll need time to learn about building a good website and analytics. But it’s worth the investment.
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Only in it for the money

Carol L. DouglasFeb 15, 2023
Artist statements attempt to justify our work, as if the work itself wasn’t justification enough. Can’t we just admit that we’re only in it for the money?
Monday Morning Art School: tones and shades

Monday Morning Art School: tones and shades

Carol L. DouglasFeb 13, 2023
“Never use black!” is a mantra that many artists have heard and probably repeated. While there’s some truth behind it, it’s a case of throwing the baby out with the bathwater.
The first rule is, there are no rules

The first rule is, there are no rules

Carol L. DouglasFeb 10, 2023
It’s never too late to join the 45-day triple watercolor challenge.