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Why I love plein air painting

Why I love plein air painting

Carol L. DouglasAug 13, 20243 min read
Given a choice of painting the same subject en plein air or in the studio, I’ll always go outdoors. I think it makes for better paintings, but it’s also a better experience.
Monday Morning Art School: what is color theory?

Monday Morning Art School: what is color theory?

Carol L. DouglasAug 11, 20243 min read
If you know your way through these concepts, you don’t need more color theory. If you’re fuzzy about them, perhaps it’s time for more study.
How to paint a forest fern

How to paint a forest fern

Carol L. DouglasAug 8, 20243 min read
You need never be embarrassed by ferns again.
Making art inaccessible

Making art inaccessible

Carol L. DouglasAug 6, 20243 min read
The Buffalo community ponied up all that money to make art inaccessible to any but its wealthier citizens.
Monday Morning Art School: human vision and color theory

Monday Morning Art School: human vision and color theory

Carol L. DouglasAug 4, 20244 min read
For the painter, the most important issue is light and color, because that is really all there is to seeing.