Tropical Reef (New Abstract Oil Painting by Polly Castor)
It has a lot of juicy, thick paint, so is very textured, as well as colorful and organic.
Abstract Art
Five Recent Pages from my Artist’s Journal
Working in an artist’s journal when I am too busy to paint larger full concept works remains an important part of my process.
Beneath The Everlasting Arms (New Abstract Painting by Polly Castor)
– This new painting of mine was painted outside last Monday and Tuesday in glorious weather. I am loving my new outside easel and painting set up! This painting, Beneath the Everlasting Arms, is 22″x28″ and is done in acrylic. It is available for sale; contact me if you are interested. There is also some … Read more
Truth’s Honest Child (New Large Abstract Painting)
Someone through my work was dealing with a young person lying, thinking they were being believed, and getting away with it. The conversation was on my mind, and it totally influenced what I ended up painting!
Three New Abstract Paintings in Pastel
– I like this recent work of mine, two of which are in oil pastel, and the other in my usual soft pastel. What do you think? Contact me if you are interested in buying the originals. For prints, cards, and cell phone cases of them see here, here and here, respectively in my gallery. … Read more
Three New Abstract Watercolors
I’ve been doing some contemplative color mixing lately, and these 9×12 watercolors are the results. It was wonderful to finally paint outside again!
Two Abstract Compositions in Pastel
Here are my two most recent abstract paintings in pastel. Both were compositional experiments, with elements I’ll use again and others I won’t…
Carrie Moyer (Featured Artist)
I have long been drawn to the paintings and monotypes of Carrie Moyer. I like the contrast between poured, transparent, flowing areas, and tight, opaque, crisp-edged shapes.
Two New Abstract Paintings in Pastel
The “Seed in Good Soil” is a Bible reference, but it works whether you know or care about that analogy or not. This painting is larger than the one below.
“No Need of Caffeine” shows I clearly don’t. I’ve got this much zing totally without it. This painting is the smaller of these two.
My New One Woman Show is Up in the Howard Whittimore Library
Stop by if you are in the area to see my artwork; it will be up until the end of April.
Gave My Talk on Abstraction To the Connecticut Pastel Society
Yesterday I had the distinct pleasure of giving my 300 slide Powerpoint talk on Abstraction to the Connecticut Pastel Society.
Three New Abstract Paintings in Pastel
Here are three of my most recent abstract paintings in pastel. All three are in one way or another a departure from what I often do.
Galen Cheney (Featured Artist with Workshop Advice)
Galen Cheney is a process oriented abstract artist that I met on the internet and took a workshop with last weekend. Here are some of her paintings and advice.
Austin’s Blanton Museum and Ellsworth Kelly Form into Spirit Show
Enjoy my photos below of the Blanton Museum, the Ellsworth Kelly show, the architecture, and modern art. Visit this place when you can.
Houston Museum of Fine Arts
Here are my photos from our visit to the Houston Museum of Fine Arts. These were my favorites, and some include close-up photos of the brushwork.
Abstract Patterns in Snow (Photos)
I encourage you to find joy in the little things that are so easy to overlook, but are around us all the time.