Category Archives: the creative process

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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World Watercolor Month Day #16

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Mary Beth Frezon

After procuring some coffee, I returned to my front yard to enjoy the view. Also saw a hummingbird flying around and a wasp drinking out of the bird bath.

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World Watercolor Month Day #12

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Mary Beth Frezon

Stopped in the last light to admire the sky and clouds. I decided to paint this, which was laughable because – duh – it was dark. Turned out not too bad. Strathmore sketchbook/watercolor paper.

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World Watercolor Month Day #11

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Mary Beth Frezon

While scouting an slightly distant art supply store, I encountered a pad of Winsor & Newton paper: Artists’ Water Colour Paper, Mould-Made, Acid Free, 140lb Cold Pressed (Not). The “(Not)” is explained on the pad cover: The Winsor & Newton … Continue reading →

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World Watercolor Month Day #8

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Mary Beth Frezon

Had a busy night – a friend and former co-worker fulfilled her lifelong dream of being a contestant on Jeopardy and after that Mom and I watched American Experience series, Chasing The Moon. Both were excellent. Came home a bit … Continue reading →

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