My New Painting: Amen-Ra

January 10, 2010

Posted by Polly Castor on January 10, 2010 in Art

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I painted this late into the night last night (this morning.)

It is Amen-Ra, the Pharaoh in Ancient Egypt that thought of himself as the Sun God.

Enjoy!

Ahmen-Ra (acrylic) by Polly Castor

Tags:Abstract Art, Acrylic Paintings

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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