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Ten days on the road

Carol L. DouglasOct 11, 20124 min read
Painting John Porter on the porch of the Irondequoit Inn. Normally, you develop a painting all over, in layers, but not if your model has temporarily disconnected his oxygen to pose. (Photo by Carol Thiel) September and October are New York’s grandest months, when our state throws off its sartorial rectitude and arrays itself in …
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Blessings of a non-pictorial nature

Carol L. DouglasSep 17, 20125 min read
Let’s get the sketch out of the way, first. No, it’s not very good, but that is small potatoes compared to the experience of painting it. It’s embarrassing to admit, but prior to this weekend I’d never spent any time in Corn Hill, which contains Rochester’s best-preserved collection of 19th century houses. I’ve driven through it, but …
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Last chance! A week of instructed wilderness painting, only $775 inclusive!

Carol L. DouglasSep 14, 20122 min read
September 30-October 5 2012 Paint in the unfettered splendor of nature with celebrated artist Carol L. Douglas, in the bewitching, boundless and historic Adirondack Park—a week of unparalleled instruction at some of the wildest, most scenic painting locations the nation has to offer. Your outdoor adventure will be balanced by the comfort of an all-inclusive …
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Fall classes starting now!

Carol L. DouglasSep 11, 20123 min read
The model’s eye point of view… Studio in Art Saturday, 10-1Tuesday, 2:30-5:30 (Oil, pastel, acrylic, watercolor)This class focuses on still life as a fundamental tool for developing drawing and painting technique. It is appropriate for both beginning and advanced students. Instruction emphasizes direct painting, where paint is applied solidly rather than through glazing. For watercolor …
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Why am I quoting Joyce Kilmer?

Carol L. DouglasAug 31, 20121 min read
There is something about this show that is a milestone for me; I’ve finally realized that painting is not perfectible, and in fact I LIKE it that way. I felt no compulsion to “hide my mistakes” or even finish this work. It’s very raw work, and because of that, it is in some way very powerful. …