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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. …
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Oh, the glamorous life of an artist

Carol L. DouglasAug 29, 20123 min read
Carol L. Douglas: Nudes and Other Work Gallery Salon and Spa,  780 University Avenue, Rochester Opening Saturday, September 1, 2012 6 PM-10 PM Isn’t this a happy vision? A whole bunch of paintings varnished and drying. I wish I had a spot for them in the shade, but will put them away before I go …
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Oh, my! What should I buy?

Carol L. DouglasJul 11, 20123 min read
My basic palette in my pochade box.  I am happy to share my plein air supply lists with both my own students and others: ·         Watercolor supply list. ·         Oil painting supply list. ·         Pastel supply list. I have friends who are tremendously efficient plein air packers. I freely admit I’m not up to their standard, but …
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The nature of Nature

Carol L. DouglasJul 9, 20123 min read
“Keuka Lake Vineyard,” oil on canvasboard, 9X12 This year I am teaching plein air painting in two venues. I believe that all aspiring painters should study plein air. Why? Character: The strength of plein air painting lies in its relationship to reality, but that is also its greatest weakness. Slavish homage to what one sees …
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It’s not easy being green

Carol L. DouglasMay 19, 20122 min read
“Jamie’s waterfall,” 12X16, oil on canvasboard. Painted in two hours flat, and after packing my car and driving six hours. Only possible because I was working with a color matrix. We are at that moment when the greens of the northeast suddenly become massive, heavy, and sometimes overbearing to new painters. We love summer, we …