Category Archives: From the Quote Box

World Watercolor Month Day #16, evening

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Mary Beth Frezon

Tonight was the last of six classes with Tony Conner of Bennington VT at the Arts Center of the Capital Region in Troy NY. Tonight we started inside, had a great demo of painting sunsets and then moved outside to … Continue reading →

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NaPoWriMo 2019 – Day Twenty-Two

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Mary Beth Frezon

In the palette, the paint puddles, ultramarine and sienna to make a pool of clouds waiting to float across the paper dense and wind-feathered The sky always comes first the blue, not matter the shade, brushed in where there are … Continue reading →

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NaPoWriMo 2019 – Day Nine

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Mary Beth Frezon

I’m late today. I’ve spent a couple days with Mom and doing things a little off the path of normal. All is well, and I’m glad for everything. Rained hard just as I arrived home and I set the re-potted … Continue reading →

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From the quote box

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Mary Beth Frezon

How will I ever get into the Metropolitan Museum of Art? the aspiring young artist asked a great teacher. “You can either take the Fifth Avenue bus to 81st Street,” said the teacher, “or work hard, be inspired, wait 20 … Continue reading →

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Here and There

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Mary Beth Frezon

Things seen here and there tonight in New Lebanon as the gloaming came on. Those who are waiting for an epiphany to strike may wait forever. The artist simply goes to work, making art, both good and not so good. … Continue reading →

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