I think most of my paintings from the workshop, they look better as a whole....LOL this was really challenging for me.

Scott Tallman Powers
workshop "City Scapes"
Scott taking a break from painting , lecturing .

A peeks at Scotts demo, it was raining...yes it was and very cold.

The island under the bridge that we retreated to.

My position under the bridge with other artists

my location in Logan Square

"E" We are having our open this Sunday, All are invited please stop by.

Add an Image ....will not open....hummmm

Cleaned my studio from top to bottom.
Getting ready for the cold weather.

Ugh....painting not going as well as I had thought.
BUT I am painting.
Which makes Vincent and Orson happy cats.

Lemon

First day back to painting in my studio.
Only about an hour, at first it felt like I forgot how to paint
the panic set in ....really.....
LOL. I know, but hey it was only 45 min.
I'll see what I can do in the a.m. to fix it.

I have set a couple of new challenges for myself.

One -- Paint before work in the morning. I really like the idea of painting
everyday on a small canvas, one object and with my fall schedule, I have two choices -- early morning or evening after teaching, after which I'm usually spent, I'm open to either.

Two -- Learn more about plein-air painting.
Wish me luck with the early morning rising.......not going to be pretty. I have three more weeks to build up to the early morning call, I think of it as training.
Best to you

About 45 min
study of lemon

Able to get in almost an hour
the subject one lemon

Time for me to go home
Cold.......Cold.......
Warmth......Warmth......
Provided by a stranger
Alone...............................
The lose is almost noticeable-
All the cells morn.........
the loss of a friend, noticeable to them
Reaction-Shock-Pain
Pain that is somewhat familiar
But yet foreign..............
Cold.Cold.Shaky...........
I can't get warm...........
Need warmth......Once again alone
Longing to feel the warmth of the Sun
the cool of the Ocean.

mb bellon

Have a peek in my sketch books.

Mom

Self Protrait

Self Portrait

Self Portrait

Self Portrait

Self Protrait

Happy to have new followers, Welcome.
I am presently recovering from a hysterectomy, had high expectations for a rapid recovery.
Not so.
Missed the open for Real People 09 a National Juried show, for which I have been co-chairman and chairman for the past two years -- this has been both exciting and exhausting.
Time to pass the baton.
While resting, I've had time to catch up on much needed rest along with the opportunity to
enjoy art history, blogs, facebook, twitter, drawing (ha ha) and attempted to give myself a manicure. Signed up for a city scape workshop with Scott Tallman Powers, looking forward to seeing Scott again and painting in Chicago with my friend Nanette. All the while following Doctor's Orders.
I hope to be in my studio this weekend with my husband, directing him with the changes that I have in my brain. (Always a danger). Terry is a good sport. (hubby)
And next week to paint.
The time has been perfect for reflection, on my work and my life. Conclusions being that I need to stop over thinking, free myself from self sabotage...more experimentation in the studio along with more time.
I have become increasingly interested in the movement Daily Painters, for the simple reason to improve my painting. Doing the same with drawing...I feel that one needs to know how to draw to paint, not everyone agrees with that statement.
This year I have been invited to be a visiting artist for 2nd grade. I'm thrilled and will start in October. In the past I have done a variation on a workshop that I had the pleasure of being part of at the National Film Board of Canada. Currently investigating the use of award winning books with the art.

Fun with Key Limes and Tomato
at The Palette and Chisel

At The Old Court House Gallery for the Garden Party Show, July 09

Happy 4th, progress on animation is at a stand still, but plans are on the table.
Painting in my studio, really looking forward to trying my hand at painting outdoors.

A cold June evening, rained on and off most of the day. Chilled to the bones and solving that with some hot tea and reading blogs. Went out with my daughter and friends this afternoon in celebration of Harvard Milk Days. I really need to get out more, I feel invigorated. But it is late and need to keep my promise not to work in the evenings unless under a deadline.

I have accepted a challenge to create a 2-4 min animation....I came up with an idea, researched it and am now ready to design characters and dialogue, music being rewritten. I caught the bug and was up to the wee hours in the morning which took a toll on my body. Not willing to do that again. Hence not working late rule.

In The Old Curt House Arts Center Garden show, the bottle, pears, Conch shell, and yellow tulips are it the show. running now thru July.
Will post pictures soon.

Wishing you Peace, Health, and Happiness
mb

"Full lasting is the song, though he, the singer, passes." (George Meredith)

"Esoterica: It's important for living artists to be constantly weeding.
Destroying substandard work is not only good for the heirs, it's good for the
artist: nothing worse than mediocrity in sight. Burning, while illegal in some
jurisdictions, is best. I do it quietly on cold, sentimental nights as a
ceremony of sacrifice in the fireplace. Further, a quick note in the will,
"Destroy all unsigned art," saves everybody a lot of trouble and anguish.
Remember, it's always nicer to enjoy a few brilliant friends than to endure a
crowd of dullards." Robert Glenn

A question was posed to Robert about Grandfathers art work after he passed.
As I age I ponder this question my self,famous or not, one should have written instructions for their art work as to how it will be handled upon death.After all the time,education,money love and tears, I wish not to be on the curb in a garage sale.

Esoterica comment validates my ceremonial evenings.

Conch Shell
oil on linen

A beautiful night, the temperature hit the mid 80s and Sunny
Opened all the windows and was inspired to clean
yes, clean......not in my vocabulary recently.
Have a surprise guest for the weekend, my nephew. It has been good visiting with him. And my daughter is joining us for part of the weekend.
I started this blog with intentions of having my family and friends see what I work on and how, thought that blogging would help my work.
I still love my animation, would like to try sculpture because I believe that it will be helpful to me in other aspects of my work.

I have been looking at blogs from other artists and thinking maybe I should be more discriminating about what I put on my blog.
Enjoy my work

MaryBeth J Bellon or Mary Beth Bellon, or Marybeth Bellon by which I'm listed in IMDb for the Tiny Toons Christmas special. I also worked on Tazmania, Animaniacs and McGee and Me, I dont recall why some of us did not receive credit, but my pencil line is among them.

Be Safe, Happy and Peaceful
mb

I think I will have to start animating again.

I have been working in charcoal for the past month at open draw with the intention of sharpening my skills. I will then compare them to some older drawing to see if any progress has been made, and what areas I may want to concentrate on.

Almost finished with my Conch shell painting. And have a bunch of paintings backed up...fewww!

Also have been working on a painting chart, seems for ever. It has grown to 5 feet...think I have to many paints! lol, this chart will help me narrow down now my paint selection to help save money and time.

Thank You for visiting
Have a wonderful rest of your day or night
may you be safe, healthy and Peaceful
Peace and Love
mb

4/21
Open draw
charcoal

4/21
open draw
charcoal

4/14/09
open draw
charcoal

April 14th
open draw
charcoal

Long pose at all
day draw paint at
the PC

Yea..... well
something over takes me when I try to
start an animation project.

Done in class at the
Palette and Chisel

I have added two pieces from the Wednesday draw that I run at the Old Court House Art Center.

May you have a Safe, Peaceful and Healthful week.
wishing you
Peace
mb

Wednesday evening
oil on panel

Wednesday night
oil on panel

Hi
Thanks for visiting
I have some new work and will be adding it soon.

I just took down a show and 3 of the 6 frames on my paintings were damaged.
OK...but one of them had water damage on it.
I can not say how it happened, neither can the Gallery.
They are looking into the matter this week,
(This DID NOT Happen at the Old Court House Art Gallery.)
It was one of my nudes....my guess is that someone removed it and we know
someone did because it was hanging by the frame not the wire.
It had a short wire on it so it was not easy to take off the hanging system.
Needless to say I feel violated.
And it amazes me that this person would feel that it was OK to touch work in a show -- not only touch it but remove it for some purpose and cause damage to it.
I hope that this is not the case.

So the energy level is a little low tonight and it is freaky cold, as Jason says, outside.

Stay Warm
Peace

Done in class at the Palette

A study done in class at the Palette

Sorry about the glare on the painting
I needed to keep the lights in place.
This was fun.

Just finished this in
my studio
1st still life I painted
in my studio

Today in my studio