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Earth Day Quote with Flowers
By Polly Castor on April 22, 2016Read moreI know that there is something much stronger, much more unfathomable, than us, the humans. So do not despair.
10New Painting in Pastel: Catkin Bursting in Spring
By Polly Castor on April 21, 2016Read moreThis new abstract pastel of mine is 16" x 20" and it celebrates spring.
Movie Review: City of Gold
By Polly Castor on April 20, 2016Read moreThis documentary is about Jonathan Gold, the L.A. Times' Food Critic that has won a Pulitzer Prize.
Photos Inside Hearst Castle
By Polly Castor on April 19, 2016Read moreThe house and rooms are chock full of priceless antiques and architectural salvage from Europe, via auction houses in...
Photos Outside Hearst Castle
By Polly Castor on April 18, 2016Read moreWe enjoyed the views, the garden, statuary, tiles, trees, flowers, and architecture in perfect weather.
Bring out the God-colors
By Polly Castor on April 17, 2016Read moreHere's another way to put it: You're here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world.
New Poem: Together We Can Have a Ball
By Polly Castor on April 16, 2016Read moreSpeak volumes like a beckoning bookcase...
Book Review: H is for Hawk
By Polly Castor on April 15, 2016Read moreBut regardless of all that, I can't help myself from giving this masterfully written book five stars.
Large New Pastel Landscape: Moraine Lake
By Polly Castor on April 14, 2016Read moreFinally home from all our wanderings, I'm getting some time to paint. This large landscape painted in pastel is...
Lines from Wordsworth in Early Spring
By Polly Castor on April 13, 2016Read moreThe budding twigs spread out their fan, To catch the breezy air; And I must think
Macy’s Flowers Show
By Polly Castor on April 12, 2016Read moreOh my goodness, flowers were everywhere! Roses packed like above everywhere you turn!
New York City Scenes
By Polly Castor on April 11, 2016Read moreThe photos in this post are tidbits that caught my eye, in line, angle, form and color. I see...