Fostering a new renaissance through creativity, authenticity, spirituality, and art
Polly Castor 
Working Out Problems Numbers are invisible – merely useful mentally generated quantifiers or symbols– but we’re naturally sure of their existence and availability. Why are we not as certain of God who is just as invisible and conceptual, while also a prevailing, helpful presence? When we do an algebra problem, we don’t take it personally … Read more
In my artist journals lately, mostly I’ve been experimenting with my new ink.
I am furthering my ongoing goal of appreciating such a continuous, overflowing abundance of random good.
This book about the history of time was both interesting and thought provoking.
I grew up loving my mom’s baked Mac and Cheese, and those of you that have had it have asked for the recipe.
I thought you might want to know this wonderful book, either for family, or for a gift for a card-loving family member or friend.
New Year, New Opportunities (mixed media) by Polly Castor Here I tried my new walnut ink and I have to say, I love it. While I cogitate on new pastel directions, I’m having fun mixing media in new ways. This piece includes watercolor (including shimmery and graphite ones, with watercolor crayon), with opaque gouache, and … Read more
I’m so thankful for this splurge; it is an investment in myself and what I have to say to myself, which feels profoundly symbolic and important.
To do less and less, slower and slower, until we hear God’s voice.
I already have a recipe for Pecan Sandies on the blog, which are good, but these are better, great even. My husband made them for me to welcome me home from Guadeloupe, and they are lighter and airer than mine– crisp, light morsels that taste divine! Make these instead! I just want them on repeat … Read more
I love the value contrasts, and the way limiting oneself to black, white, and grey highlights composition.
Last Sunday morning, I gave a talk at the Ridgefield Congregational church. This is a synopsis of what I said.
