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How to collect art

How to collect art

Carol L. Douglas Mar 24, 2026 4 min read
Collecting art isn’t about money, prestige, or—heaven forfend—TikTok trends. It’s about learning to see and then trusting your judgment.
Monday Morning Art School: the three mantras of oil painting

Monday Morning Art School: the three mantras of oil painting

Carol L. Douglas Mar 22, 2026 3 min read
When an oil painting goes wrong, it’s almost always because one of these three painting principles has been ignored.
Fear is the most expensive mistake an artist can make

Fear is the most expensive mistake an artist can make

Carol L. Douglas Mar 19, 2026 4 min read
The artist who succeeds is not the one who avoids failure, but the one who metabolizes it.
A great painting workshop starts with great students

A great painting workshop starts with great students

Carol L. Douglas Mar 17, 2026 4 min read
When students thank me at the end of the week, I also thank them. A great workshop is a collaboration between teacher and students and the enthusiasm you bring makes all the difference.
Monday Morning Art School: a small-space home studio

Monday Morning Art School: a small-space home studio

Carol L. Douglas Mar 16, 2026 4 min read
You don’t need a grand atelier for serious work. What you need is a functional space where painting becomes a habit rather than a logistical challenge.