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A Page in My Artist Journal (Process Photos of See No Evil)
By Polly Castor on February 1, 2022Read moreThe series of images below gives you a good idea how non-objective work evolves.
31Illuminated (Poem by Rosemary Wahtola Trommer)
By Polly Castor on January 31, 2022Read moreWhenever you meet a stranger in winter...
Bits and Clips for January 2022
By Polly Castor on January 30, 2022Read moreI hope much of the copious artwork, photography, memes, poetry, links, and quotes on this post will resonate with...
The Only Place God Is (New Poem by Polly Castor)
By Polly Castor on January 29, 2022Read moreAre you casting about, dissatisfied or yearning, flinging your gaze...
Expressive Sketchbooks (Book Review and Helen Wells Featured Artist)
By Polly Castor on January 28, 2022Read moreI love British artist Helen Wells, and I think you may too.
New Large Pastel Landscape Done in 200 Strokes (with Process Photos)
By Polly Castor on January 27, 2022Read moreThe idea of restricting the quantity of strokes is to curb detail, go for only the more abstract essence...
Roasted Red Cabbage with Carrot Jicama Slaw and Ginger Cumin Dressing (Recipe)
By Polly Castor on January 26, 2022Read moreThe dressing here is fabulous, and completely makes the dish.
Recent Black and White Photos
By Polly Castor on January 25, 2022Read moreThese shots span from August to January, and catch me noticing value rather than color.
Can You Imagine? (Poem by Mary Oliver)
By Polly Castor on January 24, 2022Read moreSurely you can’t imagine patience, and happiness, like that...
Quote about Prayer (by Mary Baker Eddy)
By Polly Castor on January 23, 2022Read more"Prayer cannot change the unalterable Truth, nor can prayer alone give us an understanding of Truth...
Raspberry Bars (recipe)
By Polly Castor on January 22, 2022Read moreThese are really good, best the next day– definitely they are a perfect make ahead and bring tomorrow kind...
Focal Point on Hendrick’s Head Beach (New Large Painting in Pastel)
By Polly Castor on January 21, 2022Read moreThis time I painted everything but the featured rock in cool colors in order to emphasize the awesome rock...