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New Beginnings (New Abstraction in Pastel)
By Polly Castor on June 29, 2024Read moreAre you experiencing some new beginnings too?
01The Creative Act: A Way of Being (Book Review with Quotes)
By Polly Castor on June 27, 2024Read moreI give this book an enthusiastic five stars. It will probably be the best thing I read this year...
No Title Required (Poem by Wislawa Szymborska)
By Polly Castor on June 26, 2024Read moreI'm no longer sure that what's important is more important than what's not.
Mastery and Diligent Practice
By Polly Castor on June 25, 2024Read moreTake the time to be thorough, conscientious, and devoted to what you are practicing. Your progress will be your...
I’m in this Art Show in Rockland, Maine
By Polly Castor on June 24, 2024Read moreThe show runs until August 14th; if you are in the area, it is worth going to see!
Recent Pages in my Bible Lesson Journal
By Polly Castor on June 23, 2024Read moreI occasionally post my notes on Bible Lesson topics because some of you have found them useful.
How to Know a Person (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on June 22, 2024Read moreThis book is a deep dive into human connection, and which you’ll agree is important.
Maine Flower Photos (Happy Solstice!)
By Polly Castor on June 21, 2024Read moreEnjoy this last glimpse of spring as we surge full steam into summer!
Two Plein Air Landscape Paintings Done on Retreat
By Polly Castor on June 20, 2024Read moreSo wonderful to be there in lovely weather painting outside!
PSME Plein Air Retreat 2024 (Photos and Recipe Links)
By Polly Castor on June 19, 2024Read moreI look forward all year to the Pastel Society of Maine Plein Air Retreat, because these women are wonderful....
I’m in the IAPS Pastel World International Show 2024
By Polly Castor on June 18, 2024Read moreIt is a huge honor to be juried into the IAPS Pastel World show, which is the top international...