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New York Social Realism

Carol L. DouglasSep 15, 20082 min read
A Pool With A View (Cunningham Rd) by Bruce Bundock 32″ x 20″, Acrylic Today I’d like to write about an artist who also did the Rye Painters on Location this weekend: Bruce Bundock. It takes an extraordinary mind to see the beauty of Tyvek, T11 siding and an above-ground pool set serenely in Eden. …
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8th Annual Painters on Location

Carol L. DouglasSep 10, 20082 min read
Saturday, September 13, 2008, Rye NY The Rocks Would Cry Out18X24, oil on canvas To bid on this work, call the Rye Arts Center at (914) 967-0700 x 33 before Saturday, September 13, 2008 Tomorrow I leave to participate in the 8th annual Painters on Location paintout and live auction in Rye, NY. This is …
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Painting in Maine

Carol L. DouglasSep 9, 20081 min read
This is my favorite painting from my recent Maine trip. It’s quite small—6X8—and was done during a downpour on a shingle beach in Penobscot Bay. I like the color and the energy. It comes close to my sense of what the ocean is about. (I plan to teach in Maine next July so if you’re …
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So you want to go to art school?

Carol L. DouglasSep 1, 20081 min read
You wouldn’t consider applying to music school without taking private lessons, so why would you apply to art school that way? Carol L. Douglas is an experienced painting and drawing teacher who can help you create a portfolio tailored to the school you want. “Ms. Douglas helped me develop my portfolio to meet colleges’ expectations …
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New Classes for Fall

Carol L. DouglasSep 1, 20081 min read
Studio in ArtWednesday, 10:30 AM-1:30 PMSaturday, 10 AM-1 PM (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 and acrylic, the …