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NaPoWriMo 2019 – Day One

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Mary Beth Frezon

And we’re off, today taking a quiet lesson from the wee beasts I live with: This morning, I turned off the radio, needing to believe that evil will not win. In the end, it will not conquer. So, silence the … 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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Patience vs Persistence

Posted on March 23, 2019 by Mary Beth Frezon

I’ve long advocated for persistance. It gets things done. It keeps you plugging along, if slowly, towards the goal. Watercolor requires patience. You have to let things dry or blend. You have to leave things untouched. There’s nothing that can … Continue reading →

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A Late Paint

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Mary Beth Frezon

From Kristy’s Barn in Castleton/Schodack. Hope you all go out and look at that moon, too! Took some nice photos of the sunset after this. It was good to go out and look at the sky. I managed to buy … Continue reading →

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Is there green yet?

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Mary Beth Frezon

Went for a little drive but even though the sun was out in spurts the land is no-color in great quantities. And, despite the recent warmth, there were little bits of hidden snow/ice.

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