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PSME Plein Air Retreat Day 3 (2023)
By Polly Castor on June 22, 2023Read moreOur plein air retreat culminated in a joyous sharing as we discussed each others’ paintings on our last afternoon...
13PSME Plein Air Retreat Day 2 (2023)
By Polly Castor on June 21, 2023Read moreFellowship continues be outstanding; I'm so grateful to have been amongst these women.
PSME Plein Air Retreat Day 1 (2023)
By Polly Castor on June 20, 2023Read moreI can’t say enough good things about being with these people.
I’m in a Small Show in the Offices at the Maine Capital
By Polly Castor on June 19, 2023Read moreThis was a lovely opportunity that doesn't come along often.
Getting Rid of Bland Denials of Truth
By Polly Castor on June 18, 2023Read moreBe alert to any preoccupation with any limiting belief or any thought not based on goodness.
When I am Among the Trees (Mary Oliver poem)
By Polly Castor on June 17, 2023Read moreTrees give off such hints of gladness!
Heart to Heart by the Dalai Lama (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on June 16, 2023Read moreHave compassion. It is always possible.
Polly Answers Your Questions (# 4 )
By Polly Castor on June 15, 2023Read moreQuestions about what to put in art shows, what pigments are archival, and why such a multi category blog?
Einkorn Snickerdoodles (Recipe)
By Polly Castor on June 14, 2023Read moreWay better than a regular snickerdoodle, these are wholesomely delicious; a perfect weekday cookie.
Drawings of Rick Barton (Featured Artist)
By Polly Castor on June 13, 2023Read moreDiscover Rick Barton, a master of the contour drawing.
Contour and Gesture (Sketchbook Ideas #8)
By Polly Castor on June 12, 2023Read moreTry contour and gesture drawing with me and read my insights on the process.
Overcoming Difficulties (Quote from Samuel Greenwood)
By Polly Castor on June 11, 2023Read moreWithout one’s consent, nothing outside of his own thoughts can prevent his prosperity or bar his progress.