Polly Castor
Creative Arts Camp 2011: Painting #6: What Will the Harvest Be?
This is the last (and I think the best) painting I did at camp. There is a story to this painting; it was a learning process on many levels. I had been painting with high energy all week. The last day it occurred to me there were things my teacher could teach me … Read more
Creative Arts Camp 2011: The Printmaking Class
I had lots of friends in the printmaking class and visited their studio each day to view their progress. They collectively did some marvelous work!
Creative Arts Camp 2011: Painting #5 (The Tree)
Above is the second underpainting layer of the final tree which is shown down at the bottom below. I am happy enough with the final version, as it represents progress for me, but it took bravery to paint over that second layer of underpainting because the “fauve” in me loved it. Many people recommended to … Read more
Creative Arts Camp 2011: My Painting Class
As mentioned before, my painting teacher this year was Brooks Anderson. (The first photo below is of him.) He did a good job nurturing each of our “voices” and encouraging us “to look under our hood.” We had a lot of fun in this class and worked intensely too. Many times I laughed so hard … Read more
Creative Arts Camp 2011: The Bible Lesson
One of the great things about Creative Arts Camp is the morning meeting where we start our day hymn singing, doing collective Bible Study, and sharing inspirations. Just entering the incredible space on that peninsula overlooking the lake on both sides with incredible music by Phoebe (cello) and Linda (piano) is profoundly uplifting. The Bible … Read more
Creative Arts Camp 2011: Painting #3 and #4
The painting above is the third painting I did at camp in a burst of inspiration. I felt very free doing this one. It is just a second layer. I am still considering whether to paint over it or not… The fourth painting at camp was a composition exercise. My teacher wanted me to do … Read more
Creative Arts Camp 2011: Painting #2
This is the second painting I did at camp. Below you can see layer 1, 2, 3, and the final layer. I am still debating whether to take it further….
Creative Arts Camp 2011: The Fire with Gourmet S’Mores
Too rarely do adults get to sit with friends next to a bonfire that’s right next to a lake under a full moon on a gorgeous evening and laugh, play drums and games, dance, sing, be silly, and eat gourmet s’mores! These photos do not do the scene justice, since light was low and I … Read more
Creative Arts Camp 2011: Painting #1
Here is a photo of the first painting I did at camp. To give you an idea of the process, below you can see the first layer, then the second layer, and then the final layer.
Creative Arts Camp 2011: Underpainting
My oil painting teacher was Brooks Anderson from northern California. Click here to see his photos of his amazing work! Among the things he most wanted to impart to us was the value of “underpainting.” He is always asked why his paintings are so luminous, and the answer is found in this underpainting process, as … Read more
Creative Arts Camp 2011: The People
The people at Creative Arts Camp are awesome: fun and loving, while deep and soulful. Michelle (above) is the Director and she did a fabulous job facilitating a great time for everyone. I did not get photos of everybody…
Creative Arts Camp 2011: The Place
Creative Arts Camp is a September retreat for creative Christian Scientists held at Camp Newfound on the shores of Long Lake in Maine. This is a beautiful spot, as you can see from the pictures below, to have an inspired time of learning and growing!
Book Review: Paul the Apostle
This book is excellent for a thorough look at the life of the Apostle Paul and a detailed examination of his writings. There is a list of his letters chronologically, and outlines of the structure of his major writings. Reading this book was the culmination of a year long study of this man for me, … Read more
Photos of Kitten Antics
We had some fun today checking out kittens in our friend’s barn… They were very happy and gregarious, without a care in the world!
Poem by one of my Blog Readers: This Much I Know
The poem below was written by a blog reader of mine who is a friend from my local clergy association. A spiritual psychotherapist, Fred keeps a poetry blog that I think my readers might enjoy. Check it out! This Much I Know I have been trying God’s patience For over sixty years…. Assuming there is … Read more