Yearly Archives: 2018

Glad Solstice!

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Mary Beth Frezon

After what seemed like weeks of grey raininess, today the sun made a late afternoon appearance. I DASHED out of the house. It was 31F and falling with a good breeze so it was not comfortable painting weather but I … Continue reading →

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Keep on…

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Mary Beth Frezon

Being an artist also made me realize that I wasn’t built for the type of loneliness that comes from art. Art is slow, physical, resistant, material-based, and involves an ongoing commitment to doing the same thing differently over and over … Continue reading →

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From the Quote Box – Constable

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Mary Beth Frezon

Always remember,sir, that light and shadow never stand still…. In your skies, for instance, always aim at brightness, although there are states in the atmosphere in which the sky itself is not bright. I do not mean that you are … Continue reading →

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Here and There Tuesday

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Mary Beth Frezon

Yes it was sloppy slushy snow this morning but nothing in the grand scheme of things. When I went out to push snow off the car, it was wet but obviously not going to stick around. When i ducked back … Continue reading →

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Painting and Looking

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Mary Beth Frezon

Sunday I drove home the long way, scouting for places to paint. It was quite cold, but lots of fog and low hanging clouds making it interesting. Took some photos and made some mental notes on future painting spots. Anyway, … Continue reading →

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