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Monday Morning Art School: treading-water syndrome

Monday Morning Art School: treading-water syndrome

Carol L. DouglasDec 15, 20244 min read
‘Flailing around’ is a good description of one way in which we temporarily take leave of our senses. But it’s not the only way.
How does your sense of place influence your artwork?

How does your sense of place influence your artwork?

Carol L. DouglasDec 12, 20244 min read
What are the cultural expectations of the place you currently live? The place you’re from? How are they expressed in your work?
How to choose wall art

How to choose wall art

Carol L. DouglasDec 10, 20244 min read
“Art should make you think and feel. It doesn’t have to match your couch,” has been a catchphrase for as long as I can remember. But why shouldn’t it match your furnishings?
Monday Morning Art School: digital reproduction

Monday Morning Art School: digital reproduction

Carol L. DouglasDec 8, 20244 min read
I get several messages a week asking me if I’m interested in selling my paintings as NFTs. My answer is that paintings are one-off tactile objects, not digital assets.
Are you stale? Stuck?

Are you stale? Stuck?

Carol L. DouglasDec 5, 20243 min read
Most paintings fail because they aren’t thought out properly from the beginning. We don’t take time to ask ourselves important questions.