Milkweed (New Poem by Polly Castor)
So round and round it goes each abundance a continuance from the last, uniquely beautiful and usefully contributing in every season– the cycle of life ongoing and ever-present.
Month: October 2024
October (poem by Paul Laurence Dunbar)
She, with youthful lavishness, spends all her wealth in gaudy dress….
Teaching Non-traditional Methods in Pastel (Day 3)
I adore teaching these classes and nudging people to blossom and thrive outside their comfort zone.
Teaching Non-traditional Methods in Pastel (Day 2)
I’m having such a good time nurturing these people.
Teaching Non-traditional Methods in Pastel (Day 1)
It was a total delight for me to open their eyes to a wider range of possibilities, set them free to make some of my ideas their own, and nurture them through the process.
I’m in this Renaissance in Pastel National Juried Exhibition
It is always a pleasure to be juried into a national show, especially in this case with a piece as edgy as mine above.
Last House (Book Review)
This book was very different, spanning the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s in America, right on through to the year 2026.
Sail Forth with no Despair (Quote by Clarissa Pinkola Estes)
Sailing on Agitated Waters (acrylic) by Polly Castor “There will always be times in the midst of ‘success right around the corner, but as yet still unseen’ when you feel discouraged. I too have felt despair many times in my life, but I do not keep a chair for it; I will not entertain it. … Read more
Where Sheep May Safely Graze (New Poem by Polly Castor)
What a metaphor they seem to me, of how to trust, how behave, how to allow yourself to be cared for.
Two Honorable Mentions in the Guilford Arts League Show
I was pleased to get two paintings into the Guilford Arts League Show, and delighted to receive honorable mentions for both of them.
Black and White Photographs Taken in England
Here, once again, I am studying value, the range from black to white, and how it emphasizes texture, shape, light, and composition.