Category Archives: the creative process

World Watercolor Month Day #3

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Mary Beth Frezon

It was nice being off three days. Did a lot of painting, had a nice day with Mom, went to watercolor class. Today, back to work. After work it was still about 90 and it was just bright and glare-y … Continue reading →

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Watercolor Month Day #2

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Mary Beth Frezon

Wasn’t home til late last night but it doesn’t mean I wasn’t out there painting. First, Mom and I went to the Schenectady Rose Garden which was beautiful, even as it was being dead-headed in prep for later re-blooming. Then … Continue reading →

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Playing with color

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Mary Beth Frezon

I try not to buy a lot of different colors in watercolor since, in theory, you can mix all the colors you need from a rather limited array of colors. In reality this isn’t totally true (mixing bright or pale … Continue reading →

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Happy World Watercolor Month!

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Mary Beth Frezon

I try to paint as often as I can so you don’t have to ask twice to interest me in World Watercolor Month. Paint everyday? In watercolor? Sure thing! I set out this morning not knowing what I might paint … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Paints

Posted on June 23, 2019 by Mary Beth Frezon

I headed off pretty early to the Berkshire Botanical Garden where a lot of people were wandering around looking at plants. Chatted with some nice folks, and noticed that just like the days of sitting with raffle quilts at shows, … Continue reading →

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