Art by Others on Monhegan
It is interesting to see the endless variations represented of one small place, and fun to be part of such a long tradition of artist painting this subject.
Polly Castor
Monhegan Island (Day 1 Photos)
Seven of us arrived in the rain, looking forward to painting for a few days.
What I Painted at Camp 2025
I was only there for the beginning of this class, but here it what I did and what I thought.
Reading the Greatest Bargain (Quote by Gene Roddenberry)
Instead of experiencing just one life, the book-lover can experience hundreds or even thousands of lives.
Continue (Poem by Maya Angelou)
And by doing so you and your work will be able to continue eternally.
Summer’s End (New Large Oil Painting)
I’m feeling a little bittersweet that summer is almost over, and that’s what this new oil painting of mine is about.
Scallion Oil Halibut (Recipe)
This dish is called pa gireum in Korean, and it is super easy and very flavorful.
Odysseus’ Return (New Abstract Painting in Acrylic Collage)
I painted this acrylic collage after returning from also sailing the Aegean Sea.
Art Needs Friends (Quotes by Fredrik Backman)
Tomorrow I’ll review the book, My Friends, by Fredrik Backman, but first I wanted to capture some of the art quotes from it
Polly Answers #15
Questions about my travel sketchbooks, my black and white photography, and our recent travel bonanza.
Bits and Clips for August 2025
I hope you find something among all this artwork, photography, memes, links, and quotes that spurs you on, inspires, supports, educates, or motivates you.