Art

  • Three Abstract Paintings in Acrylic

    By on March 18, 2014

    Here are some recent paintings that I’ve done in acrylic. The two below are 24” x 36”, and the...

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    Polly Castor
  • Two Tissue Paper Collages

    By on March 13, 2014

    I love working with colored tissue paper, and am intrigued with the layering possibilities of it. The only problem...

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    Polly Castor
  • Three New Handmade Pottery Pieces

    By on March 11, 2014

    I recently made the large scrafitto popcorn bowl, and the carved vase. Our youngest daughter made the amazing teapot...

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    Polly Castor
  • A Question Guide to Discussing Art

    By on March 10, 2014

    I think it is important to talk about art, but many people don’t know where to begin. This question...

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    Polly Castor
  • A Last Painting of my Mom’s

    By on March 7, 2014

    And in that box was the abstract, my last painting from my Mom...

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    Polly Castor
  • New Acrylic Abstract: The Iguana’s Grotto

    By on March 3, 2014

    Here is a new painting of mine titled The Iguana's Grotto. It is 16" x 20" and done in...

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    Polly Castor
  • New Oil Pastel: Cup Bearer to a Persian King

    By on February 22, 2014

    I painted this 11" x 14" work in oil pastel. This approach to oil pastel is original, and is...

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    Polly Castor
  • My New Abstract Painting: Locomotion

    By on February 17, 2014

      This abstract painting titled “Locomotion” explores the idea that we have superimposed manmade speed and noise over the...

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    Polly Castor
  • I Painted These Two Still Lifes

    By on February 11, 2014

    As part of my New Year’s project, I’m giving myself some self-directed painting exercises. Since I am a photographer,...

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    Polly Castor
  • Featured Artist: Birger Sandzen

    By on February 8, 2014

    I absolutely love the work of Sven Birger Sandzen. The painting above is my favorite of his, with a...

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    Polly Castor
  • New Collage: The Silk Road

    By on February 1, 2014

    This one-of-a-kind collage was done merging hand painted silk with a wide range of papers, all encased in archival...

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    Polly Castor
  • Book Review: Hundertwasser for Kids

    By on January 25, 2014

    When I became interested in Hundertwasser, I interlibrary loaned the couple books available on him. One of them was...

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    Polly Castor

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