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The last fun time

The last fun time

Carol L. DouglasNov 4, 20223 min read
“Every Canvas Has a Story” opens this Saturday, Nov. 5th. If you’re in Maine, I encourage you to come out. It’s the start of Peter Yesis’ wonderful new year.
Does surrealism work in painting?

Does surrealism work in painting?

Carol L. DouglasNov 2, 20223 min read
Is landscape enough? If not, how does an artist start insinuating his or her higher thoughts into the work?
Monday Morning Art School: Four masters show us how to use scale

Monday Morning Art School: Four masters show us how to use scale

Carol L. DouglasOct 29, 20224 min read
The scale of the figures within a painting can make its message more powerful. Here, four masters show us how it’s done.
Okay, now it’s your turn to be the jury… you pick.

Okay, now it’s your turn to be the jury… you pick.

Carol L. DouglasOct 28, 20222 min read
This is, for some of us, the hardest part of a plein air event, so I’m turning it over to you.
Moving in with strangers

Moving in with strangers

Carol L. DouglasOct 26, 20223 min read
It’s difficult to show up at a stranger’s house, drop your paint-stained luggage in their entryway, and ask to be shown their guest room.