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I’m in this Juried “Art of Abstraction” Show in Hartford
By Polly Castor on July 30, 2016Read moreIt is a delight to be in a show all of abstraction, and this venue is beautiful with natural...
10Book Review: The Sermon on the Mount
By Polly Castor on July 29, 2016Read moreFor a refreshing look at the basic teachings of Christianity, I highly recommend this book.
Two Plein Air Pastel Paintings Done on Echo Lake Beach
By Polly Castor on July 28, 2016Read moreI really enjoyed painting on location in this lovely setting on Echo Lake Beach in Acadia National Park in...
A Week of Sunrises
By Polly Castor on July 27, 2016Read moreEach morning we rose at sunrise to enjoy the display.
Back at Sand Beach in Stonington
By Polly Castor on July 26, 2016Read moreI never tire of this place, and the light this time was completely different than when I was here...
Just Back from a Week Long Vacation in Maine
By Polly Castor on July 25, 2016Read moreAt the last minute a friend and blog reader offered us a week in their family cabin on Mount...
Poetry is Where We Are Ourselves
By Polly Castor on July 24, 2016Read morePoetry is the human voice, and are we not of interest to each other?
Featured Artist: Krista Harris
By Polly Castor on July 23, 2016Read moreI love the art of Krista Harris and thought you might too.
Book Review: Humans of New York
By Polly Castor on July 22, 2016Read moreIn this book, the variety of people is fascinating, as are the colors, comments, and costumes.
Two New Handmade Ceramic Vases
By Polly Castor on July 21, 2016Read moreHere are the two most recent vases I have made...
Quote about Artists Decalcifying Hatred
By Polly Castor on July 20, 2016Read moreArt creates spiritual architecture. It alters our cognitive, emotional and spiritual DNA. It decalcifies hatred and small thought often...
Views Along California Highway 1
By Polly Castor on July 19, 2016Read moreThe green hills, rocky cliffs, the Pacific surf, and an ocean sunset, were all special treats to to be...