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Limited Palette Value Study in Pastel (Tree Bark and Leaves)
By Polly Castor on February 4, 2022Read moreThe strong contrast, the interesting broken line mark making, and the diagonal design element bringing energy to the piece,...
21A Page in My Artist Journal (Process Photos of See No Evil)
By Polly Castor on February 1, 2022Read moreThe series of images below gives you a good idea how non-objective work evolves.
Expressive Sketchbooks (Book Review and Helen Wells Featured Artist)
By Polly Castor on January 28, 2022Read moreI love British artist Helen Wells, and I think you may too.
New Large Pastel Landscape Done in 200 Strokes (with Process Photos)
By Polly Castor on January 27, 2022Read moreThe idea of restricting the quantity of strokes is to curb detail, go for only the more abstract essence...
Focal Point on Hendrick’s Head Beach (New Large Painting in Pastel)
By Polly Castor on January 21, 2022Read moreThis time I painted everything but the featured rock in cool colors in order to emphasize the awesome rock...