October Art Exhibitions: my paintings around Maine and beyond
Discover where to see Carol L. Douglas’s paintings this fall, from Maine art exhibitions and charity auctions to a national juried show in California.
“Drawn to Creation: Two Views” Featuring Artists Carol L. Douglas and Naomi Aho
Discover Drawn to Creation: Two Views, a joint exhibition in Rockport, Maine, featuring Carol Douglas’s oil landscapes and Naomi Aho’s intricate pencil drawings.
Monday Morning Art School: you don’t need more art supplies
You don’t need more art supplies to become a better painter. Learn why painting practice, seeing, drawing, design, and good instruction matter more than another new brush or tube of paint.
The fickle business of jurors and buyers
By the time you read this, Plein Air Litchfield will have moved from the painting phase to the jurying and selling phase. The level of competition is very high. On Tuesday, I was grumbling at John Forgione about an orchard painting I didn’t like. (I’m a terrible curmudgeon while painting.) He liked a lot about …
Taking breaks while painting
Taking breaks while painting can improve your perspective and creativity. Discover why stepping away from your canvas may be the best way to create better paintings.