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Monday Morning Art School: the golden rectangle and other design ideas

Monday Morning Art School: the golden rectangle and other design ideas

Carol L. DouglasFeb 2, 20254 min read
The short answer to all composition questions is that the brain seems hardwired to like complicated visual relationships.
What is hands-on learning?

What is hands-on learning?

Carol L. DouglasJan 30, 20254 min read
Play is crucial in early childhood because it allows children to explore their environment, build cognitive skills, and more. So why do we stop playing as adults?
Top ten cat portraits

Top ten cat portraits

Carol L. DouglasJan 28, 20255 min read
After I posted Dogs in art: ten great dog paintings and why I love them, I expected a curt email from Wylie demanding equal time for cat portraits.
Monday Morning Art School: learning by copying

Monday Morning Art School: learning by copying

Carol L. DouglasJan 26, 20254 min read
Learning by copying gets rid of the pressure of originality. That frees you to focus on technique.
Challenge yourself

Challenge yourself

Carol L. DouglasJan 23, 20253 min read
As long as I never pick up a brush, I’m a genius in my own mind. It’s that disconnect between our mental activity and reality that makes us so afraid to drill down.