Recent Non-Objective Work in my Artist’s Journal
I enjoy my artist’s journal as a place to try out ideas and techniques. Here is what I’ve done in there recently.
Polly Castor
Muhammara Recipe
Mahammara is a traditional middle eastern red pepper and walnut appetizer, usually served with warm bread, pita, or crackers. I’ve changed up a bit.
How to Roast Bell Peppers in the Oven
Roasting the bell peppers not only makes them more delicious, but also easier and smaller to store.
I Know What Wealth Is
“These things I know: I have planted a garden, so I know what faith is. I have seen birch trees swaying in the breeze, so I know what grace is…
I Got an Award in my First National Juried Show!
In this post you can see how high the caliber is in the 2017 24th Annual National Juried Show, so getting the Allied Artists of America (cash) award was definitely an honor.
Like Vegetables in a Garden (Newspaper Article by Polly Castor)
I thank God that all tomatoes are not the same, and rejoice that all varieties are equally, but uniquely, wonderful. I feel that way about people as well.
Lilac Girls (Book Review)
This book about the Ravensbruck all-women (non-Jew) concentration camp during WWII was harrowing and hard to read.
Grace Notes #8
To share a life of amplifying good with you is a beautiful thing, and I thank you for it.
What are you grateful for?
Liz Hoag (Featured Artist)
I enjoy Maine artist Liz Hoag’s paintings of trees and their “sky holes” as abstract elements. Check out her work…
I have This in Common with Nathaniel Hawthorne (with Photos)
“I cannot endure to waste anything so precious as autumnal sunshine by staying in the house.”
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Deb Quinn-Munson’s 80/20 Composition Workshop
Here are my notes and the many photos I took during Deb Quinn-Munson’s three day workshop on the 80/20 rule of composition.
Two New Autumn Landscape Paintings in Pastel
I had a good time ;painting both of these new autumn landscape paintings in pastel and enjoy their vibrancy.
Photos of our Farmer’s Market
What great thing to do on Saturday morning! Plus, I really believe in eating as local and organic as possible.
Colcannon Recipe
Cohannon is a traditional Irish peasant dish. Usually made with potatoes, I have substituted celery root; it is good either way.
Lesson of the Lamp
If someone says, “That lamp is ugly,” that statement actually tells you nothing about the lamp. It does, however, say a lot about them.
My Artist’s “Walk and Talk” on YouTube
The purpose of the presentation was to get to know the artists, and hear a bit about their background and process. This casual occasion was videoed by the Fairfield County Cultural Alliance, who put it on Youtube.
Creamy Herb Dressing Recipe
We love this dressing. Enjoy it on salads, on protein, in sandwiches, wraps, or even in omelets.