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Painting sails

Painting sails

Carol L. DouglasMay 9, 20243 min read
Up to that point, my interest was purely pedantic; I just wanted to demonstrate painting sails and painting waves. But once I had my brushes in my fat little hand, the painting grabbed me by the scruff of the neck.
What do you think plein air painting is?

What do you think plein air painting is?

Carol L. DouglasMay 7, 20244 min read
“Do you have a good definition of plein air painting? Can the painting be finished in the studio? Can it span a couple days in execution?”
Monday Morning Art School: what are your artistic goals for the next twelve months?

Monday Morning Art School: what are your artistic goals for the next twelve months?

Carol L. DouglasMay 5, 20244 min read
These goals are just suggestions; none of us can do them all, at least not right away. What can you take from my brainstorming, and how can you make these ideas your own artistic goals for the coming year?
Help support Trekkers on their 30th anniversary

Help support Trekkers on their 30th anniversary

Carol L. DouglasMay 2, 20242 min read
When I was asked to paint a paddle for Trekkers’ 30th anniversary fundraising art auction, I said yes immediately. Now it’s your turn to help.
Why do you work in the art medium you do?

Why do you work in the art medium you do?

Carol L. DouglasApr 30, 20243 min read
Why do you work in the art medium you do? If you had time to expand your range, what medium would you start experimenting in, and why?