People at Creative Arts Camp 2023
The people at camp are terrific and the culture of unconditional love and support we’ve created there is amazingly palpable.
Month: August 2023
Art By Others at Creative Arts Camp (2023)
I love these folks and their adventurous spirits to try something new and grow outside their comfort zone.
Wade in the Water (New Large Painting by Polly Castor)
This painting depicts the negro spiritual Wade in the Water, and was painted beside the water while this music was being sung–live¡– in the background.
Light and Texture around Camp Newfound (Photos)
We are surrounded by great light and textures, with lake views on three sides.
Cherry Island Swim 2023
On the way out a bald eagle flew overhead. On the way back a heron flew over us low and quite near, checking us out.
Glad to be Back at Creative Arts Camp
I’m glad to be back on the shores of Long Lake for my 18th year of Creative Arts Camp.
We Drove my Sister’s Moving Trucks
Sometimes I think when we help someone else, it gives us more than it takes.
Pages from my Trip Art Journal
This trip journal was tiny but worked out well for our jam-packed adventure.
Chinese Cabbage Salad (Recipe)
I’ve tried all sorts of ways of cooking Chinese Cabbage and have decided I prefer it raw in a salad like this.
Home to our Garden, Flowers, Peaches, and Butterflies
We returned home to glorious weather, a burgeoning garden, seven foot flowers, butterflies galore, and a substantial peach harvest. Quite a welcome home! Our peach harvest from two trees. We made Peach Galette from our homegrown peaches and raspberries. Welcome … Read more
Chateau de Chillon (Castle/Fortress)
Chateau de Chillon is a castle/fortress that was undefeated until that advent of guns, so has remained undamaged and essentially unchanged for 800 years.
Ballenberg Open Air Museum
At Ballenberg, they have pulled together 100 historic Swiss homes from the 13th to the 19th centuries on 50 acres, which you can go through.
Black and White Photos from Switzerland
These were lots of great opportunities to take good black and white photos on this trip!