There is no ‘undo’ button in the field | Carol L. Douglas When the light shifts and there’s no undo button, plein air painting teaches clarity, courage, and decisive seeing.

When the light shifts and there’s no undo button, plein air painting teaches clarity, courage, and decisive seeing.
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A week of painting, a night of celebration | Carol L. Douglas Join us Friday, October 10, 5–7 PM at my gallery for our final opening of the season — with new student pieces and a few of mine on the walls too.

Join us tonight, Friday, October 10 for my final gallery opening of the season — with new student pieces and some of mine on the walls too.
#artshow #pleinairworkshop #Mainepleinair
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No text, just photos... | Carol L. Douglas Here are some sweet scenes from this week’s workshop. I hope you enjoy seeing some of the things we’ve done so far this week.

Here are some sweet scenes from this week’s workshop. I hope you enjoy seeing some of the things we’ve done so far this week.
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Plein air painting workshop stories | Carol L. Douglas We all stared openmouthed while his chair slowly gave way, dumping him into the shallows.

We all stared openmouthed while his chair slowly gave way, dumping him into the shallows. #paintingstories #pleinair #pleinairworkshop
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Monday Morning Art School: how to prepare for a plein air painting workshop | Carol L. Douglas Arrive prepared, and your plein air workshop will be smoother and more fun and productive.

Arrive prepared, and your plein air workshop will be smoother and more fun and productive. #MondayMorningArtSchool #learntopaint #pleinairworkshop
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Why does work look different in a gallery? | Carol L. Douglas A painting isn’t truly finished until it’s in the world, doing the job it was meant to do: communicating with viewers.

A painting isn’t truly finished until it’s in the world, doing the job it was meant to do: communicating with viewers. #artshow #gallery #pleinairworkshop
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Is an immersive art workshop different from a weekly art class? | Carol L. Douglas Most good teachers are a mix of encouragement and insight, but it takes time to tease out what a student needs. That’s where a painting workshop comes in.

Most good teachers are a mix of encouragement and insight, but it takes time to tease out what a student needs. #pleinairworkshop #immersivepaintingworkshop #learntopaint
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Read all about our new venture -- artist workshops and retreats in the Virgin Islands -- on our blog!
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Monday Morning Art School: the overwhelming landscape | Carol L. Douglas The problem of infinite options can be a problem for even the most experienced painters, especially in a new environment.

The problem of infinite options can be a problem for even the most experienced painters, especially in a new environment. #MondayMorningArtSchool #pleinairworkshop #paintingproblems
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Big changes are coming… I’m off to the islands next week to find the perfect space for creativity and community. #CaribeanArtEscapes #PleinAirWorkshop #Artistretreat #paintingworkshop #arttour #arttravel #travelingartist #newchapter

The Shaker color palette | Carol L. Douglas The Shaker color palette is a mix of practicality, spirituality, and cheerfulness.

The Shaker color palette is a mix of practicality, spirituality, and cheerfulness. #HancockShakerVillage #pleinairworkshop #Berkshires
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Sunset over Cadillac Mountain | Carol L. Douglas Merryspring Nature Center is a 66-acre preserve near the Camden-Rockport town line. It has a fantastic daylily garden with varieties I’ve never seen before.

Like most plein air instructors, I’ll send you supply lists, clothing suggestions, and travel instructions, but there are also intangibles that will help you have a better time. #pleinair #paintingworkshop #pleinairworkshop
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Oil painting of dinghies, house, beach and water in early morning sun on Monhegan Island, Maine.

Fish Beach, Light and Shadow, oil on linen, 9 x 12 inches.

I’m presenting two upcoming workshops: Mentoring Group (Feb 5-26) and Painting Retreat in Acadia (Sep 10-14). See my website for details.

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Definitely visit Roland’s if you can - what a gorgeous and inspiring place - you’ll even get to meet some peacocks and chickens.

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