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Happy New Year, my friends

Happy New Year, my friends

Carol L. DouglasDec 31, 20232 min read
What are your New Year resolutions, if any? Whatever they are, I wish you a blessed and happy new year.
Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Carol L. DouglasDec 28, 20232 min read
My favorite part of this painting is the gold lettering on the hat. If I didn’t point out that it read “Happy New Year” would you notice?
Art rules

Art rules

Carol L. DouglasDec 26, 20234 min read
The ‘rules’ of art are flexible, but when you compare what different artists say, you’ll find a lot of overlap.
Monday Morning Art School: Merry Christmas!

Monday Morning Art School: Merry Christmas!

Carol L. DouglasDec 24, 20232 min read
I don’t really expect you to do much work today, but here’s a project if you need time off from the holiday festivities.
Lake effect snow

Lake effect snow

Carol L. DouglasDec 21, 20233 min read
Context is everything when it comes to reading a painting, and the artist has lots of latitude in repurposing reference pictures.