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Landscape paintings that are signposts

Landscape paintings that are signposts

Carol L. DouglasAug 15, 20243 min read
. Just as we’ve all blurred the line between our own bodies and the airbrushed influencers out there, we’ve all gotten used to online images with the weak spots airbrushed out.
Why I love plein air painting

Why I love plein air painting

Carol L. DouglasAug 13, 20243 min read
Given a choice of painting the same subject en plein air or in the studio, I’ll always go outdoors. I think it makes for better paintings, but it’s also a better experience.
Monday Morning Art School: what is color theory?

Monday Morning Art School: what is color theory?

Carol L. DouglasAug 11, 20243 min read
If you know your way through these concepts, you don’t need more color theory. If you’re fuzzy about them, perhaps it’s time for more study.
How to paint a forest fern

How to paint a forest fern

Carol L. DouglasAug 8, 20243 min read
You need never be embarrassed by ferns again.
Making art inaccessible

Making art inaccessible

Carol L. DouglasAug 6, 20243 min read
The Buffalo community ponied up all that money to make art inaccessible to any but its wealthier citizens.