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The intersection of faith, beauty and practice

The intersection of faith, beauty and practice

Carol L. DouglasFeb 11, 20253 min read
The experiences where faith, beauty and practice intersect are very rare. I doubt I’ve had more than half a dozen of them in my career.
Monday Morning Art School: how to photograph paintings when you’re comically inept like me

Monday Morning Art School: how to photograph paintings when you’re comically inept like me

Carol L. DouglasFeb 9, 20254 min read
I don’t do anything well when I’m hot, tired, up against a deadline and thirsty. That means photographing paintings calmly and while there’s still gas in my tank.
How do you respond to colors and memory?

How do you respond to colors and memory?

Carol L. DouglasFeb 6, 20254 min read
I challenge you to name four or five paintings that you love, without using the internet for prompts. Now look them up. Are they high-chroma, dull, or in a natural chroma range?
From aerobics to art class

From aerobics to art class

Carol L. DouglasFeb 4, 20254 min read
Did I ever tell you about my brief career as an aerobics instructor? Turns out teaching an art class was a much better fit.
Monday Morning Art School: the golden rectangle and other design ideas

Monday Morning Art School: the golden rectangle and other design ideas

Carol L. DouglasFeb 2, 20254 min read
The short answer to all composition questions is that the brain seems hardwired to like complicated visual relationships.