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Art Shows

I’m in the EndWorks: Out of Darkness Show

June 10, 2017 by Polly Castor
EndWorks: Out of Darkness Show

My piece is about how the shards of violence are very dramatic and demanding, in our face and catching our attention, but that hope is ever glowing, and reassuringly beckoning.

Categories Art Tags Abstract Art, Art by Others, Art Shows 1 Comment

I’m in this New Pond Farm Invitational Art Show

June 3, 2017 by Polly Castor
New Pond Farm Invitational Art Show

I have six landscape paintings done in pastel in this Invitational Art Show at New Pond Farm. Stop by soon if you are local!

Categories Art Tags Art by Others, Art Shows, Fun, New Pond Farm, representational art 1 Comment

Chihuly at the New York Botanical Gardens

May 30, 2017May 30, 2017 by Polly Castor
Chihuly at the New York Botanical Garden

On Saturday night over Memorial Day Weekend, I went to “Chihuly Nights” at the New York Botanical Gardens. We had a wonderful time and I recommend going.

Categories Art, Photography Tags Art by Others, Art Shows, Fun, New York 3 Comments

I’m in This Juried Show in Essex

May 8, 2017 by Polly Castor

My large monoprint collage Youth Symphony is in this juried show at the Essex Art Association from May 6- May 27. We had a great time at the opening on Friday night with both old friends and new.

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My One Woman Show at the Bethel Library Through May

April 27, 2017April 27, 2017 by Polly Castor
One Woman Art Show at the Bethel Library

There are twenty paintings of mine hanging in total. I also have a display case full of my sgraffito carved pottery.

Categories Art Tags Abstract Art, abundance, Art Shows, Collage, gratitude, Monoprints, Paintings, pottery 5 Comments

Art Expo New York 2017

April 24, 2017 by Polly Castor
Art Expo New York 2017

James and I had a great time going into New York City for the Art Expo last Saturday.

Categories Art Tags Art by Others, Art Shows 2 Comments

I’m in this Ridgefield Guild of Artists Show

April 3, 2017 by Polly Castor
I'm in this Ridgefield Guild of Artists Show

As seen above, two of my tree series are in a show that opened last weekend at the Ridgefield Guild of Artists.

Categories Art Tags Art Shows, pastel, representational art 4 Comments

Paintings at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

April 13, 2017March 25, 2017 by Polly Castor
Paintings at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

I spent an enjoyable day at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I went to the Seurat exhibit, which also highlighted his pointillistic buddies.

Categories Art Tags Art by Others, Art Shows, Museums, New York Leave a comment

I Got an Award in this Connecticut Pastel Society Show

March 6, 2017 by Polly Castor

I was delighted to get a merit award in this lovely Connecticut Pastel Society show going on this month at the Southington Community Cultural Arts Center.

Categories Art Tags Art by Others, Art Shows, Pastels 2 Comments

I am in this Camera Works Juried Show

February 26, 2017 by Polly Castor
Reflections in the City photo by Polly Castor

My photo above is in the Camera Works Juried Show at the Ridgefield Guild of Artists from February 25 until March 26.

Categories Photography Tags Art Shows, black & white photographs 1 Comment

Madison Art Society Member Show 2017

February 6, 2017February 6, 2017 by Polly Castor
madison art society member show

This is a fun group of people and I especially enjoy plein air painting with them when the weather is fine. This show makes a fun way to get together during the winter.

Categories Art Tags Art by Others, Art Shows 2 Comments

Jerusalem Exhibit at the MET

December 13, 2016 by Polly Castor
Jerusalem exhibit

The diverse faiths here actually got along much of the time, and their prosperous co-existance spawned one of the most creative periods in history.

Categories Art, Ideas, Spirituality Tags Art by Others, Art Shows, Christian 5 Comments

Renaissance in Pastels Show 2016

October 24, 2016 by Polly Castor
Renaissance in Pastel

It was great to see this wonderful Renaissance in Pastel show at the Slater Museum in Norwich, Connecticut.

Categories Art Tags Art by Others, Art Shows, pastel 1 Comment

Guilford Arts League Juried Show

September 23, 2016 by Polly Castor

The painting above is by friend and blog reader Anne Merriam, and it was my favorite of the show.

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I’m in this Juried “Art of Abstraction” Show in Hartford

July 30, 2016 by Polly Castor
Eureka (oil on archival panel) by Polly Castor

It is a delight to be in a show all of abstraction, and this venue is beautiful with natural light.

Categories Art Tags Abstract Art, Art Shows, Paintings 1 Comment

The Print Assemblages of Marion C. Honors

July 17, 2016 by Polly Castor
The print assemblages of Marion C. Honors

I enjoyed this show done by a Catholic nun named Marion C. Honors.

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I Have Three Paintings in a Show in Essex

July 2, 2016 by Polly Castor
Nascent Bud (oil on archival panel) by Polly Castor

I have three large, bright paintings in an Essex Art Association show at 10 North Main Street, Essex, Connecticut, until July 23.

Categories Art Tags Abstract Art, Art Shows, Paintings 2 Comments
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Reviews from Readers

Thank you for revealing this idea you’ve been following. I can tell when an angel has tapped me on the shoulder–it feels light and right and fun.

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Your blog has inspired me to get back into painting, cooking, prayer and meditation.

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The Brussels sprouts were an exceptionally BIG hit here…. could you direct me to more literature on spiritual healing?

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Your site is bolstering my creative thoughts. I need to put them into action.

Polly, I love your poem “you were never unwanted”. This poem really hit home. Thank you for your words of wisdom

I did your tomato tart a few days ago, and it was fabulous! I am vegetarian and look for meals I can make that have lots of flavor. Your tart was just perfect!

Today’s post was a Gift from God. Opening your email this morning truly lifted my Spirit. Thank you.

I am one of your readers who definitely looks forward to a positive message from you every morning. You grow people.

Your poem feels like a lesson, a treatment, and a love letter all rolled into one perfect package.
Thank you, Polly.

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Gorgeous new work. I love the vitality of the city scenes and vibrant color palette.

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This is relevant and an excellent way for me to look at some situations I have been in recently.
Thank you Polly.
I will continue to benefit…

Absolutely beautiful!!! I love these particular colors together and the different styles and techniques really give it a lot of depth and texture. Brilliant!!!!

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That definitely sounds like a book I’d like to read! Thanks Polly!

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I love the feeling of playfulness and of uninhibited joy.

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I LOVE YOU!!

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Polly, thanks for “amplifying good”. That’s what you really do!

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Love the pictures of your elegant flowers.

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I read and feel the security of the hearth and home. Many thanks…

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Wow, super powerful and definitely what I needed to hear today.

Polly lets her spirituality into her art as you can see in the many abstract paintings she creates. We were wowed by her ability and her encouragement of others to express themselves artistically.

Putting the art of poetry, photography and painting into your hands is God’s gift to us who get to read it and see it. Thanks.

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Thank you for focusing in on and capturing the little things we so often pass by and/or take for granted.

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I never before found computers this beautiful….

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Love your pastels!

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Helen Frankenthaler’s works were interesting, but I like your abstracts better.

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Butter! Lemon! Garlic!

It’s like a prayer!!!

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Your photos have opened my eyes to the beauty surrounding us everywhere.

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Your art is thrilling.

Your blogs are a delight.

I enjoy your blog so much. But today you are on top. Every thought you expressed so lovingly…. some very funny but always with love. Thank you for all you bring to so many .

Well Done! This is such a wonderful venture. Your work is just extraordinary!

This is absolutely magnificent. Bless your precious and beautiful soul for sharing this.

The Spirit at work is so well described here. In between the lines I read that
our only true peace is in pleasing Our Creator! Thank you deeply, Polly!

I just adore all of your wonderful posts and everything that you share so generously. ????? You have a beautiful sense of soul that you share – it blesses me and so many!

Thank you so much for your fantastic, soulful images– your photos really capture the love, joy, camaraderie, power, and intensity of the present moment.

You are doing so wonderfully at praising God with your talents.

Yes, healing does happen when we deeply and humbly pray. Thanks for keeping that idea alive.

Polly, you have such a great feel for things. I will enjoy you forever.

Thanks for your strong, bright and clear art work!

Thanks for the nudge!

You continue to inspire, impress, and
amaze me, Polly.

Thankful every morning to see another treasure from you in my emails !

Love the poem so so much and the first painting with the trees is INCREDIBLE!!

Really enjoyed your poem on Animal magnetism. Very clear truths. Thank you. Your vibrant art work is superb.

How blessed we are to have someone like you on this Earth.

A wonderful poem Polly! Thank you. Deeply nourishing…. like a bird, natural and beautiful, just singing out truth in her special song on a fine winter morning.

This is so well thought out and written. Thank you for this compelling essay. I agree with you on all points, Polly.

We are so blessed with your access to nature and your talent to communicate visually….

You encourage me to grow with your everyday wisdom and your lovely contributions.

How blessed we are to have someone like you on this Earth.

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I have just started this book and am really loving it! Thank you so much for recommending it.

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Polly….I’m happier because of you; I sure do thank you.

I find the ideas you share on your blog very encouraging in having a sense of order when it comes to goals and priorities.

Thank you for Saying So Well What Needs To Be SAID!

Hoping others can/will read this…

You are such an inspirational person Polly! I love everything you share with us – such a joy to have your daily input in my inbox! X x x

A wonderful poem Polly! Thank you. Deeply nourishing….

Thank you for expanding my ways to see, Polly.

I have so enjoyed your recent posts– about your garden, your reflections about parenting, your vibrant artwork– so many wonderful expressions of Spirit.

Outstanding message! And a sure “wake-up” call for me regarding mortal decline. I’m off on a refreshing direction. Thanks, Polly.

Lovely Polly! You are an inspiration! I am so happy to have your blog in my life!

Polly, I’m grateful for you, your prayerful work, your blog, your art, photos, words and colors.

Everything on your site is so colorful, spiritual and alive!

Your inspiration and love of nature is appreciated!

Every day I look forward to your blog. It’s encouraging me to find ways to express what God reveals in me.

I look forward to your messages each day, like a delightful gift to unwrap.

I recently I recommended your blog to a friend saying, “She’s like a dear friend, she just doesn’t know me.” Thank you for all the delight you add to my days!

I’ve just finished this book and I loved it! Thanks for recommending it.

Your blog is full of the wonderful, multilayered colors and textures that you play with, and share so unselfishly with the world.

I LOVE THIS BLOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Polly, I just love your spirit, innovativeness, receptivity to beauty and to God’s goodness expressed. Thank you for your blog.

Without a doubt my life has been enriched and uplifted by my acquaintance with you through your blogs. Every day I look for the interesting ideas you amplify and the lovely arts you share with us. I am never disappointed.

I always appreciate your reviews. Our fave film in 2019 was The Green Book – which we watched following your recommendation.

Oh my gosh how did you know I needed this today? I am in absolute awe of your thorough and articulate way you describe how all of this works.

Outstanding, superb and beyond all imagination.

Thank you for this exercise in balance, Polly. Helps a lot!

These thoughts you shared are a keeper for me to revisit when in need. You are a blessing to many!

Thank you for your transparency of love, your generous sharing of what you are pondering and doing.

You are so incredibly sweet, gracious, kind, thoughtful, creative, generous, joyful, witty, courageous, tender, persistent, compassionate, brilliant, articulate, ad infinitum!

You have a great eye for beauty Polly. I love your blog.

This is a fantastic article Polly…so much in it, I know I’ll have to re read it at least twice more!

Excellent. Thank you for sharing this welcome thought to redirect today’s thinking.
I am grateful for this blog.

WONDERFUL blog, Polly! Thank you for your spiritual calm, support for each of us, uninhibited creativity, and amazing paintings. I am just left in awe !

Well said Polly!

Life is so exciting we should limit ourselves less!

Let’s all have a productive day and be joyful!

Thank you for passing along such wise words.

Your zest for the good things in life makes me feel happy too!

I have been blessed beyond words by your daily posts. I often quote you to others, saying I got the idea from a wonderful friend I’ve never actually met.

Glorious! Thank you for tending these lovely flowers together, and for posting on your blog, Polly.

LOVE it. Made me smile while I was reading it.

It is always refreshing to see the loves, joys, challenges, and triumphs that you share on your blog.

Polly! I love this poem! Letting our true, authentic self come forth! Yes!! Thank you for all the delightful imagery!

Thanks so much for this recommendation Polly. We watched in awe … and have recommended in turn.

All of your work is eye and mind popping. I love it!

Just a wonderland of possibilities and ideas and the materials to explore and discover. What a beautiful, exciting place! I’ve taken all this glory into my heart today and am grateful for it.

Neat! Love the black and white contrasts enhanced by the light.

WOW! Polly! Some truly marvelous work there!!!

Polly this is absolutely exquisite and so inspiring. I will refer to it often.

I feel the joy and love of the color and thought in all your work! You are letting your light shine.

Such a complete radiance of Soul you are demonstrating. I find it very inspiring!

Love your blog. Today’s was dynamite, and very helpful for understanding our role as individuals at this time.

Thank you for your commitment to reality and our true nature!

Love all you do and express. You’re an amazing role model!!

What a fine piece! You certainly are a shining example….[it] was uplifting and instructive.

I love your blog! I shared it with my mom, an artist, and she is impressed with your art. I’ve also spent time studying your paintings. Just listened to your interview, it was stellar! Thank you!!

Thank you for your efforts. I look forward to your positive thoughts and love.

Beautiful photos! All that color, texture & gorgeous pattern….

I just want to say that I have really been enjoying your blog! It gives me hope for the world…

Thank you for this. Read it. Gave me hope. Going through an “unsure” time. Thank you for these words of strength, hope, and faith.

This speaks to me. Love your work, Polly.

What an incredible blessing and inspiration you are. Thank you so much for your beautiful heart!

Sounds delicious and simple! Two of my favorite adjectives!

I get so happy when I see your paintings. I really do. They bring me such joy. I feel your heart when I see them.

You capture so vividly the beauty of nature. Thank you for bringing such beauty into my every day.

I am grateful for the myriad ways you celebrate Life in your art, activities and relationships. Your blog is inspiring in its magnification of Soulful goodness!

Thanks for sharing from the seat of your soul with generosity and openness.

Wow, you outdid yourself this month with your Bits and Clips. It was a wonderful mix of beauty, humor, and thoughtfulness.

I salute you! And I sure do thank you for inspiring me to greater efforts along all lines of life!

I did your 52 books challenge, and loved the structure that it provided to my selections. Doing it again this year too!

Thank you for sharing this.
Strange, nothing surprising here.
You are who you are.

I appreciate the joy, inspiration, and great information you provide us in your blogs.

Thank you! I enjoy reading your notes from the Bible Lesson. Your interpretation is helpful for my thought and I’m sure many others.

Your food is presented in such an artistic way that it looks beautiful, wholesome and totally delicious!!

These are awesome. You have such a gift for photography…and for pastels…and for cooking…and for finding interesting books…and, and, and. Where does it end?

Providing us with wonderful refreshment, enlightenment, peace, encouragement, joy,
and a whole lot more. Thanks, Polly!

Wish I had gotten this message 75 years ago. It makes so much sense and would have saved me a lot of self criticism. I love your blog.

Thank you for writing this opinion so eloquently, Polly. You have addressed many nuances that I have been espousing for years, and your words are powerful and thought-provoking.

I am touched by this well thought out, well written essay. You have put into words what so many of us have in our minds and hearts. Thank you!

Thank you for the joy you share. I look forward to reading your posts!

Thank you Polly!! This has needed to be said for a while!

Your blog is very interesting and insightful.

Thank you so much for this wonderful insight! You put into words what I have been grappling with for a long time. This is just what I needed today.

I really enjoyed this book, thanks for recommending it.

This blog is so prolific and original, inspiring and joy producing.

Oh how I love this! Thank you, thank you!

This is spectacular, Polly! I love it!

Excellent post, dear Polly! Thanks!! There is lots that I relate to in your comments!

Once again, you have come through for us with such clear and coherent thinking and put into words the feelings in our hearts.

Love this– actually so “timely” for what I have been thinking about lately.

What lovely Soul-inspired insights! Thank you for these great ideas!

I have tremendous admiration for your strength, your depth, your compassion, your passion and your love. You are a woman deeply filled to the brim…

I loved this post! It gave me much to think about. Thank you for being such a beautiful and prolific source of inspiration. You are a wonder! I’m a fan!

What an inspiring and uplifting painting. Thanks for sharing your inspiration with the world!

I have to tell you that your spiritual to-do list was the springboard for a great talk with my older daughter. We are going to check on each other, and progress.

Loved your plein air painting, the pictures of the garden plenty — oh wow. Love opening your blog each day — it is a treat that I save sometimes.

I love your coffee cake recipe, I have a book list from your blog, I love the photos, the poems, the paintings, the movie reviews, the humor, the honesty, the color.

I am so totally impressed with your photography, poetry, and painting.Your talent is incredible!!!

Thank you for bringing your beautiful great outdoors into my world.
You do a great job taking pictures. The colors are so vibrant and I like that you notice
shadows.

This blog is simultaneously simple and profound– a perfect, balanced combination of seriousness and light.

Way to go on your artistic journey. You show great courage, humility, and such support for everyone around you.

Polly, what amazing and timely insight in these wise words! Thanks for sharing this wisdom.

Thank you for your burst of sunshine reflected in your positivity this morning… I look forward to your blogs.

Graciously and lovingly spoken, like a true friend to all. Thank you for your blog Polly.

Wow!! I cannot wait to try this recipe! Thank you!

I am so happy to have found your site and to be able to enjoy your expression of Spirit! Love your poetry, your photos, your ideas, your …YOU! THANK you for sharing so abundantly!

Thanks, Polly, for listening so carefully and sharing so selflessly.

Deep and encompassing. Passionate and motherly. Loving and expansive. The photos speak volumes too…and I see the connections with the poem perfectly.

Very helpful in these seemingly uncertain times. I found a couple of specific ideas expressed here that apply to a specific situation in my life. Thank you!

Your posts are treasure troves of your beautiful and giving heart.

I wanted you to know that I found the time I spent on your blog to be relaxing, refreshing, inspiring, and totally enjoyable.

I love your Blog, Polly!! Therefore, I love you! Your art, your poetry, your philosophy, your religion, your book reviews, your photography, your … husband!

Quite unforgettable. You truly have a way with words:warm; strong; inviting; enlightening; so substantive, and more.

Thank you so.much, Polly. It says with abundant clarity what thousands upon thousands of thoughtful men and women think and believe. I appreciate you!!

I love your website, messages, poems and art. Thank you for the blessing of community that you provide.

Amazing, Polly! A wonderful example of seeing the possibilities…creativity at its best.

Yes, lots of good flavor triggers in there. I printed it out and will try it. Thanks so much!

AUDACIOUSLY GORGEOUS!!!!! (:

What a breath of fresh air!! Thank you for your honesty, integrity and willingness to speak out for Truth and Justice!!!

Thank you Polly for this article on supply! I cherish the healing thoughts therein very much, and they are very helpful.

This blog is really stimulating and motivating.

A powerful message. Thank you for getting it out there.

Your multiple images and vocabulary choices give energy and renewed resolve to flagging spirits. Thank you for sharing.

Yummy and beautiful! I love all the colors and this food looks amazing! The plates too!

I can’t tell you how helpful this has been to me today. I must’ve read it half a dozen times or more. It’s helping me with a great challenge. Thank you!

Your work is always spirited and inspirational.

Absolutely stunning, Polly. I love the infinite range of ideas, expression, and media in this BIG blog of yours.

I truly love and am inspired by your blog, including capturing the beauty of life in the moment, teaching by example, taking time with children, and spirituality.

You share so freely, with so so so much love and joy and an open-open-heart…

Wonderful words of wisdom, Polly!

Perspective is everything – and choosing a liberating one blesses everyone, as you point out!

Your blog captures a life well lived, constantly imparting good– truth, health and happiness– including beauty, harmony, art, science to the world.

Polly always captures the balance between what I can do, and all the miracles I am given.

You are an inspiration to me, and I’m sure to many others. With appreciation for all you do to magnify good!

Thank you for sharing this quote. It is very appropriate for our times. A beautiful wake up call to change our thinking and focus on what is real and true.

Thank you, Polly, for bringing clarity to the stressful events we’re experiencing. Your insights are thought-provoking and inspirational. I’m very thankful for your blog.

I’m so grateful to be able to enjoy all you so generously share on your blog, the colorful photos, the recipes, the art works, the insights, the book reviews and so much more!

These photos are so wonderful, it really warms the heart.

I just had to comment on today’s blog. I LOVED it! I have had similar thoughts for some time.

Synesthesia! I can taste the yellows and hear the oranges! A feast to the senses! Brava talented Polly

Beautiful and profoundly perfect for pandemic season, your poem empowers hope for what’s next. I plan to read it at Sunday Devotional. Thank you!

I want to express my gratitude to you for such a well thought out essay. I found it quite enriching and resonate with those true answers.

The phrase ‘divine choreography’ is resonating with me. Bless you for sharing your inspiration with us all.

Wow! Love the abundance of exotic shapes and colours in the Autumn sunshine!

Your eyes are keen and your photographs dynamic.

Thanks, Polly! Your zest for the good things in life makes me feel happy too!

Thank you Polly for your radiant joy and embrace of each of us, wrapping us in your color and beauty of Soul.

Excellent, meaningful, quotes. Thanks!

Polly, please keep sharing these pages! I love seeing them. You inspired me to do the same thing.

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