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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,...
21Food Photography with Recipe Links (Early Winter 2022)
By Polly Castor on February 3, 2022Read moreThis is what we've been eating over here recently.
Life Without Boundaries (by Thich Nhat Hanh)
By Polly Castor on February 2, 2022Read moreThis body is not me. I am not caught in this body. I am life without boundaries...
A 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.
Illuminated (Poem by Rosemary Wahtola Trommer)
By Polly Castor on January 31, 2022Read moreWhenever you meet a stranger in winter...
Bits and Clips for January 2022
By Polly Castor on January 30, 2022Read moreI hope much of the copious artwork, photography, memes, poetry, links, and quotes on this post will resonate with...
The Only Place God Is (New Poem by Polly Castor)
By Polly Castor on January 29, 2022Read moreAre you casting about, dissatisfied or yearning, flinging your gaze...
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...
Roasted Red Cabbage with Carrot Jicama Slaw and Ginger Cumin Dressing (Recipe)
By Polly Castor on January 26, 2022Read moreThe dressing here is fabulous, and completely makes the dish.
Recent Black and White Photos
By Polly Castor on January 25, 2022Read moreThese shots span from August to January, and catch me noticing value rather than color.
Can You Imagine? (Poem by Mary Oliver)
By Polly Castor on January 24, 2022Read moreSurely you can’t imagine patience, and happiness, like that...