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Monday Morning Art School: the power of symmetry

Carol L. DouglasJun 19, 20233 min read
Plein air painters, in particular, sometimes make a fetish of working fast with little preparation. It shows in the results.
Is this the age of bravura brushwork?

Is this the age of bravura brushwork?

Carol L. DouglasJun 16, 20234 min read
Bravura brushwork is a sign of self-confidence and competence in an age beset by anxiety and doubt.
Scouting locations

Scouting locations

Carol L. DouglasJun 14, 20233 min read
Are you tasked with finding a location for your group to paint? It’s not as simple as just finding a beautiful spot.
Monday Morning Art School: What sells?

Monday Morning Art School: What sells?

Carol L. DouglasJun 12, 20235 min read
The experts are muddled, so I asked a group of professional artists what they think sells. Here’s what they said.
Same s–t, different day

Same s–t, different day

Carol L. DouglasJun 9, 20234 min read
Breaking out of a rut can be challenging, especially when you’ve built comfortable routines around your painting practice. But here are some specific strategies you can try.