A New Abstract Self-Portrait

October 3, 2009

Posted by Polly Castor on October 3, 2009 in Art

I didn’t mention it yesterday, but 40 of Van Gogh’s 150 paintings were self-portraits. I haven’t done one in quite a while, so I gave it a go this morning. My effort took an abstract bent as you can see. It feels like me more than looks like me.

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About Polly Castor

I work to amplify good wherever I find it. I love color, texture, beauty, great ideas, nature, metaphor, deliciousness, genuine spirituality, and exploring new territory. I encourage authenticity, nurture creativity, champion sustainability, promote peace, and hope to foster a new renaissance where we all are free to be our most fulfilled, multifaceted, and terrific selves. Read more here.

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Polly Castor

Fostering a new renaissance through creativity, authenticity, spirituality, and art

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