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Two New Abstract Paintings in Pastel that are in my Show
By Polly Castor on October 11, 2018Read moreHere are two examples of classic abstraction– abstractions (instead of impressions) of representational things that are in my current...
00Blessed Are You (Poem by Fred Turpin)
By Polly Castor on October 10, 2018Read moreBlessed are you who rage at injustice, yet at peace deep within the heart.
I Met my Husband 30 Years Ago Today
By Polly Castor on October 9, 2018Read moreI wrote up the miraculous story of how we met; I think it bears repeating here today. Please go...
Visiting My Solo Show During the Apple Festival
By Polly Castor on October 8, 2018Read moreWe went together to my one woman show in the gallery in Southington during the mobbed 50th Annual Apple...
Welcome in the Christ (Deep Think #8)
By Polly Castor on October 7, 2018Read moreRemember the most important element: there can be no healing without the presence of the Christ.
The Fall of the Leaf (Poem by Henry David Thoreau)
By Polly Castor on October 6, 2018Read moreGrown tired of this rank summer's wealth, Its raw and superficial show...
Be a Lady, They Said (Quote by Camille Rainville)
By Polly Castor on October 5, 2018Read moreDon’t say yes. Don’t say no. Just “be a lady” they said.
Steaming Hot (New Abstract Conceptualist Pastel Painting)
By Polly Castor on October 4, 2018Read moreSteaming Hot is one of my new abstract conceptualist paintings that is featured in my Degrees of Anstraction One...
Lyn Asselta Plein Air Pastel Workshop Photos
By Polly Castor on October 2, 2018Read moreI took this three day plein air workshop taught by Lyn Asselta. It was sponsored by the Connecticut Pastel...
Quote about Transformation by Richard Rohr
By Polly Castor on October 1, 2018Read more"Transformation has little to do with intelligence, willpower, or perfection. It has everything to do with...
Bits and Clips for September 2018
By Polly Castor on September 30, 2018Read moreI hope you find something in the many links and meme's below that inspires, helps, interests, or challenges you.