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A Visit to Unison Colour Pastels in Northumberland
By Polly Castor on September 24, 2024Read moreThe colors are vibrant and lightfast, and the texture is uniform over all the colors, which is not true...
11English Lake District Day 2 (Hike to Castlerigg Standing Stones)
By Polly Castor on September 23, 2024Read moreIn these photos, you can follow along on our walk out of Keswick into the fields and beyond to...
The Shepherd’s Life (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on September 22, 2024Read moreThis is one of the best and most unusual memoirs I’ve ever read.
English Lake District Day 1 (Photos of Hike Around Derwentwater Lake)
By Polly Castor on September 21, 2024Read moreEnjoy with us the views, the weather, the reflections, the amazing trees of the trail around Derwetwater Lake.
London Art Museum Photos (Tate Modern & Courthauld)
By Polly Castor on September 20, 2024Read moreI was particularly inspired by Kandinsky's early work which I had not seen before.
London Photos (Borough Market)
By Polly Castor on September 19, 2024Read moreI also took a side trip to an art store established in 1855.
London Photos (Travel, Architecture, Friends and Family)
By Polly Castor on September 18, 2024Read moreWe are spending three days in London before renting a car and heading to more remote hiking in northern...
Recent Black and White Photos
By Polly Castor on September 17, 2024Read moreWithin the format of each rectangle is a little world contained unto itself, isolated for examination.
Four Plein Air Paintings in Pastel from Monhegan 2024
By Polly Castor on September 16, 2024Read moreI loved painting outside on Monhegan with friends.
Monhegan Island 2024 (Day 3 Through the Woods to Squeaker Cove)
By Polly Castor on September 15, 2024Read moreIt was fun to climb out on the rocks at Squeaker Cove!
Monhegan Island 2024 (Day 2: Hike and Museum Photos)
By Polly Castor on September 14, 2024Read moreThis museum show of women artists is particularly wonderful.
Monhegan Island 2024 (Photos Day 1)
By Polly Castor on September 13, 2024Read moreI enjoy this yearly trip with plein air friends.