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Hungering for meaning in art

Hungering for meaning in art

Carol L. DouglasMay 31, 20234 min read
Most of us could never leave meaning behind; it’s hardwired into the human brain. However, if we were at all au fete, we were a bit ashamed of that.
Our war dead

Our war dead

Carol L. DouglasMay 29, 20234 min read
Every artist brings many memories into the studio, but these are the nails of transformative suffering, not the nails of typical experience.
Don’t take it to heart, or so they say

Don’t take it to heart, or so they say

Carol L. DouglasMay 26, 20233 min read
Experts say that we should see criticism as an opportunity for growth, a spur to improve. I’m 64 years old and I’m not quite mature enough yet.
Stuck? 12 ways to reignite your painting progress

Stuck? 12 ways to reignite your painting progress

Carol L. DouglasMay 24, 20234 min read
Feeling stuck happens to all of us at some point. Here are 12 practical suggestions to reignite your learning.
Monday Morning Art School: the number one problem with your painting

Monday Morning Art School: the number one problem with your painting

Carol L. DouglasMay 22, 20234 min read
If you’re ‘flailing and failing’ too much, your painting problem boils down to this easily correctable error.