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For the Quote Box

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Mary Beth Frezon

If you ask me what I came to do in this world, I, an artist, will answer you: I am here to live out loud. — Emile Zola

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From the Quote Box

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Mary Beth Frezon

My paints are currently ready to board a big plane. (That’s what she said, **rim shot**) In this life, so much of what we cannot control is caustic. The intrusive things we see, hear and smell make their way into … Continue reading →

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For the quote box

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Mary Beth Frezon

To be an artist it is necessary to live with our eyes wide open, to breathe in the colors of the mountain and sky, to know the sound of leaves rustling, the smell of snow, the texture of bark. It … Continue reading →

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Munch on Van Gogh 

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Mary Beth Frezon

Via the Van Gogh museum During his short life, Van Gogh did not allow his flame to go out. Fire and embers were his brushes during the few years of his life, whilst he burned out for his art. I … Continue reading →

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What about Art, with a capital A?

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Mary Beth Frezon

Letter #332 From: Vincent van Gogh To: Anthon van Rappard Date: The Hague, on or about Wednesday, 21 March 1883 I dislike writing or talking about technique in general, Rappard — although all the same I sometimes long to talk … Continue reading →

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