Live in the Present (New Abstract in Pastel by Polly Castor)
I have been working on obtaining more textural elements with pastel and in this painting I have hit on the very pulsating, granular texture I was after.
Abstract Art
Two New Abstract Expressionist Paintings
I do think you can get from these abstract expressionistic works my general mental state, and see how I was feeling, so expressionism is not without a subtle content of its own.
Surmounting (New Abstract Conceptualism Painting in Pastel)
Sometimes the way is steep and daunting. Often here are big obstacles in the way. This painting is about surmounting. We can find ways around, and even if our course if zig zagged, we can overcome, get above and beyond and see a better view.
Reception for my Degrees of Abstraction Solo Show
People came from every department of my life: art people, church people, homeschooling people, book club people, students of mine, collectors of my art, and blog readers!
Two New Abstract Paintings in Pastel that are in my Show
Here are two examples of classic abstraction– abstractions (instead of impressions) of representational things that are in my current one woman show in Southington.
Steaming Hot (New Abstract Conceptualist Pastel Painting)
Steaming Hot is one of my new abstract conceptualist paintings that is featured in my Degrees of Anstraction One Woman Show this month.
Serendipity (New Large Abstract Oil Painting)
This large gallery wrapped oil painting has been in the works for quite some time, and I’m delighted to have it now finished and dry for my big October one woman show.
Last Black and White Abstract Paintings
These six works culminate my six week challenge to myself to explore black and white painting. It was valuable to hone my visual dialogue in this way, removing color as a factor that is so important to me.
12 New Abstract Black and White Paintings
I am honing what I prefer most, not only intuitively, but specifically. I’m trying to put language to what feels unified and satisfying visually to me, both for my own understanding and progress as an artist, as well as being able to explain it to others.
Artist in Residence Summary 2018
Well, I have just completed my first time ever being an Artist in Residence, which is something I hope to have a chance to do again, both in this program and in other places.
Black and White Paintings Done at Camp 2018
My first day as Artist in Residence at camp was rained out, so since plein air pastel painting was not possible, I concentrated on painting black and white abstract works with depth.
Twelve 8″x8″ Black and White Explorations in Line
This is a peak into my process of how I develop my visual language as an artist…
Nine Black and White 8″x8″ Collages
As someone who is so devoted to color, I feel it is important in my work to eliminate it from time to time to explore and develop other things like composition, movement, value relationships, and structure.
Starlit Lagoon (New Large Abstract Pastel by Polly Castor)
This painting of starlight reflected in the lagoon took longer to make than I thought it would, but it came out the way I hoped.
My Artwork and a Tasting Event at Loree’s Kitchen
My art is on the wall in her establishment until mid September, so stop by if you can.
Four New Doodles in My Artist’s Journal
When I’m traveling or busy, keeping my hand at art making in my artist journal keeps me fresh and curbs somewhat the desperate urges to paint full blown paintings. It gives me a chance to try out compositional ideas and color combinations when there is very little at stake.