Art
Staycation (New Large Abstraction in Pastel)
Going nowhere and meandering a bit, while pleasantly doing all sorts of little things locally, is the essence of a staycation.
Silent Spring (New Abstract Landscape in Pastel)
I painted this recently in plein air in Maine on the very beach where Rachel Carson did her research.
I’m in this Renaissance in Pastel National Juried Show
I’m pleased to have been juried into the Renaissance in Pastel Show, a prestigious national show held each year in Connecticut.
PSME Plein Air Retreat Photos (June 2022)
I am grateful for this time to revel in nature and enjoy fellowship with some remarkable women.
Wade Zahares Studio Visit (Photos)
I loved his painting style, his vibrant color sense, his flower gardens, and his dog Daisy too.
Luscious Lupines (New Large Floral Painting in Pastel)
I love the contrast of their bright variegated colors that contrasts so beautifully with the greens of surrounding scenery.
New Pages in my Artist Journal
Trying New Things (acrylic) by Polly Castor Here I am trying some new things in my artist journal. What do you think? Have you started one yet? Idle Thoughts (gouache) by Polly Castor Doubt (mixed media) by Polly Castor Loitering Again (acrylic) by Polly Castor
Boisterous (New Large Abstract Painting in Pastel)
What a fun one to do! Loud, chaotic, cherry, joyous, bright, active, stimulating, energetic… this is the essence of boisterous.
Two New Abstract Conceptualist Works
The one above is about Sailing on the Agitated Waters and exudes a confidence in the outcome and even a stimulation in the process.
There is One Dance You’ll Do Alone (New Textural Abstract Painting in Pastel)
This is a highly textural pastel. It is 18″x24″ and the title is lifted from the Jackson Browne song For a Dancer.
Ain’t Burned All the Bright (Book Review)
This book is a powerful rendition of what it felt like to be black in America during the pandemic and the violence that spawned the Black Lives Matters movement.
Life is a Collage (New Poem by Polly Castor with Artwork)
Your scraps define you, so take care to use only the shards you like, but more it is how you put them together.
Three New Artist Journal Pages
I highly recommend keeping an artist journal, It as a wonderful processing tool, and is so very sanity producing.