Bits and Clips for September 2018
I hope you find something in the many links and meme’s below that inspires, helps, interests, or challenges you.
Month: September 2018
No Victimization in Heaven (Deep Think #7)
Choose your stance carefully, for on the human level, it will be a self-fulling prophesy. Decide to be undefiled by anything that is not of God, and not true in the kingdom of heaven right now.
Beautiful Clouds at Wethersfield Cove (Photos)
I loved the deepness of the blue, combined with the featheriness of the transitioning clouds, and the gorgeousness of all that reflected in the water.
Announcing My Huge October One Woman Show in Southington
Announcing my huge one woman show displaying 83 paintings for the month of October in Southington, Connecticut!
When Someone Deeply Listens to You (poem by John Fox)
When someone deeply listens to you,
your bare feet are on the earth
and a beloved land that seemed distant
is now at home within you.
Pastel Society of America Show and Materials Fair
I had a great time last Saturday going into New York City with a friend to see the Enduring Brilliance Show of the Pastel Society of America, where we also went to their materials fair.
I’m in this Elected Artist Show in Essex
My large (3’x4′) monoprint collage on a cradled wooden panel, titled Crown of Petals, is currently in an “elected artist” show in Essex, opening this weekend.
Be Part of a Book Group Near You
The book above is only shown in this post because it prompted a great discussion from my book group; otherwise, I wouldn’t mention it at all.
September Reservoir Photos
I pulled over in this beautiful spot in Easton, where the swans live, to enjoy some bright but moody clouds and September goldenrod ablaze.
Serendipity (New Large Abstract Oil Painting)
This large gallery wrapped oil painting has been in the works for quite some time, and I’m delighted to have it now finished and dry for my big October one woman show.
Exemplary Turtles (New Poem by Polly Castor)
A turtle is always at home,
in water or on land,
indeed he carries his
security and safety and comfort
with him everywhere he goes…
Internal Patter (New Poem by Polly Castor)
Intentionally constructing
a good life takes a lot of
the same sort of internal patter
and similar blithe but
exact consideration
that goes into a great
abstract painting.
Eight New Hand Carved Pottery Plates
I made these eight new hand carved pottery plates to be sold at Byrd’s Books in Bethel, my local independent bookstore.
Quotes About Gender (by Mary Baker Eddy)
Gender means simply kind or sort, and does not necessarily refer either to masculinity or femininity.
I’m in the Guilford Arts League Juried Show
My painting above– one from my music series– got in this year’s Guilford Arts League Juried Show, held at the Mill Gallery. The opening was last night.
Come Out of the Closet
Each of us needs to “come out” of the closet more each day, embracing and accepting more and more who we actually are, honoring our quiet self examination from on high that we gain in our closet quiet time, which gives us confidence to risk the candlestick as the best place for us to be.