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Top ten questions for artists

Top ten questions for artists

Carol L. DouglasJul 28, 20244 min read
I hope you can use these targeted questions as a jumping off point for your own artist-statement thinking.
Two seascape paintings, some flowers and an opening

Two seascape paintings, some flowers and an opening

Carol L. DouglasJul 25, 20243 min read
Seascape paintings, including harbors and boats, are my favorite subject, but I have to admit that flower painting is steadily growing on me.
Two color theory books I own (and one I just ordered)

Two color theory books I own (and one I just ordered)

Carol L. DouglasJul 23, 20243 min read
I’ve revisited two classic color theory books and bought a new one for my next series of classes. Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks?
Monday Morning Art School: which painting should I choose?

Monday Morning Art School: which painting should I choose?

Carol L. DouglasJul 21, 20243 min read
Dithering is so easy to do when you choose a painting for an auction, online jurying, or any other situation where the stakes are high.
Daylilies and lace-cap hydrangea

Daylilies and lace-cap hydrangea

Carol L. DouglasJul 18, 20242 min read
Dithering is an important part of the plein air landscape painting process; after all, there might be something brilliant right around the corner.