Category Archives: the creative process

Hail and Farewell

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Mary Beth Frezon

Oh I’ll still be here blogging – maybe more than ever!

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(August) Poetry Postcard Festival 2020

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Mary Beth Frezon

So many months at home. So many postcards. So many poems going out in the mailbox and quite a number coming into my mailbox too! Here’s the two groups of cards (two “groups” or “months” worth) that I have received … Continue reading →

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Creativity vs Art

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Mary Beth Frezon

From The Painters Keys newsletter which usually gives me something to chew on if not a little kick to the head. Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. — Scott Adams

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Also, This, Today…

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Mary Beth Frezon

First this in my mail. I stopped at the Brainard Post Office on my way out. Sounds like they just found out themselves! And the staff there deserve better. I’m told it’s an emergency closure and no one knows if … Continue reading →

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Addressing Your Colors

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Mary Beth Frezon

This is just a great quote by Robert Genn: For those of us who struggle with colour and painting every day, my current conclusion regarding this research is to be of two eyes. Your honest, truthful eye sees the colour, … Continue reading →

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