Monday Morning Art School: simplifying shape and proportion
Simplify shape and proportion for stronger paintings. See big shapes, map proportion and block in a compelling composition before adding detail or style.
Two new Zoom classes for January
Here are my new painting classes for January. I am very excited about them, since they’re a deeper dive into painting than simple “learn to paint.”
Learn to Paint in 2026: Plein Air Painting Workshops with Carol L. Douglas
Come paint with me in 2026. Discover new places, new friends, and new ways to see the world — one brushstroke at a time.
Monday Morning Art School: six things that matter in painting
No matter whether you’re working through studio oil painting techniques, watercolor experiments or exploring plein air painting, master these essentials.
I’ve Been Everywhere: plein air painting in the Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon is so vast that it can’t be easily sorted. But every year I find myself more capable of slicing and dicing it into manageable bits.