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Abstract Art

Names for Abstract vs. Non-Objective Paintings

October 27, 2016October 27, 2016 by Polly Castor
Names for Abstract vs Non-objective paintings

There are differences between abstract and non-objective painting, and the purpose for their titles is different too.

Categories Art Tags Abstract Art, Acrylic Paintings, Paintings 2 Comments

Two New Abstract Paintings of Autumn

October 17, 2016 by Polly Castor

These two abstract paintings depict autumn foliage in morning mist, with vibrant leaf color emerging and popping in refracting light.

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Featured Artist: Maurice Esteve

October 14, 2016 by Polly Castor

By doing my part in furthering his work, maybe I can help him eventually become well known.

Categories Art Tags Abstract Art, Featured Artists 3 Comments

Two New Collages

October 7, 2016 by Polly Castor
In the Soil of Earnest Hopes (mixed media collage) by Polly Castor

I enjoy the process of making my own papers for collage and then fitting them together to express something ephemeral.

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Ropes and Traps

September 19, 2016 by Polly Castor
ropes in Maine

These ropes and traps from Little Cranberry Island are a medley of line and anticipation. What are you walking past that would improve and expand on closer consideration?

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Spontaneously Abstract Campus Kiosk Art

September 6, 2016 by Polly Castor

There is great inspirational fodder here for collage artists, don’t you agree?

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I’m in this Juried “Art of Abstraction” Show in Hartford

July 30, 2016 by Polly Castor
Eureka (oil on archival panel) by Polly Castor

It is a delight to be in a show all of abstraction, and this venue is beautiful with natural light.

Categories Art Tags Abstract Art, Art Shows, Paintings 1 Comment

New Pastel Painting: Meandering Curiosity

July 7, 2016 by Polly Castor
Meandering Curiosity (abstract expressionist pastel painting) by Polly Castor

This painting expresses my meandering curiosity, contemplative in nature and circuitous in path, full of bright discoveries and grounded in a stable foundation.

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I Have Three Paintings in a Show in Essex

July 2, 2016 by Polly Castor
Nascent Bud (oil on archival panel) by Polly Castor

I have three large, bright paintings in an Essex Art Association show at 10 North Main Street, Essex, Connecticut, until July 23.

Categories Art Tags Abstract Art, Art Shows, Paintings 2 Comments

New Abstract Expressionist Painting: Off We Go

June 23, 2016 by Polly Castor
Off We Go (expressionist abstract acrylic painting) by Polly Castor

“Off We Go” and is about galloping forward on strong impulse, surrounded by light and good thoughts. It is about being free to pursue one’s opportunities with vigor and enthusiasm

Categories Art Tags Abstract Art, Acrylic Paint 2 Comments

New Large Abstract Painting in Pastel: Searching for Truth

June 14, 2016June 10, 2016 by Polly Castor
Searching for Truth (large contemporary abstract pastel 30"x40") by Polly Castor

This is the largest pastel painting I have ever done; it is 30″ x 40.” It is also the first one I’ve used the palette knife on, which is labor intensive.

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New Large Abstract Pastel: Propulsion (with process Photos)

May 26, 2016 by Polly Castor
Propulsion( 20"x30" abstract pastel) by Polly Castor

I finished this large abstract pastel yesterday. It is intense, thrusting forward turbo charged.

Categories Art Tags Abstract Art, creativity, painting, pastel 1 Comment

Two New Monoprint Collages

May 5, 2016 by Polly Castor
monoprint collage

Here are my two new monoprint collages done in acrylic and ink. Both are 18″x24″.

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New Painting in Pastel: Catkin Bursting in Spring

May 4, 2016April 21, 2016 by Polly Castor
Catkin Bursting in Spring, Abstract pastel by Polly Castor

This new abstract pastel of mine is 16″ x 20″ and it celebrates spring.

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India Ink Collage Papers

April 6, 2016April 6, 2016 by Polly Castor
black and white abstract art

When making black and white collage papers with india ink yesterday, I started liking some of them for their own sake.

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Through a Glass Darkly

March 24, 2016 by Polly Castor
through a glass darkly

As we head into this holiday weekend full of Christian import, it is helpful to remember that were are not seeing the facts

Categories Art, Spirituality Tags Abstract Art, Bible, Christian 1 Comment

Featured Artist: Brad Murray

March 19, 2016 by Polly Castor
Brad Murray artist

Brad Murray is an artist of unique passion and depth of soul. He unleashes a wonderful use of color and vigorous spontaneity in his abstract art.

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Reviews from Readers

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Butter! Lemon! Garlic!

It’s like a prayer!!!

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I LOVE YOU!!

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Excellent, meaningful, quotes. Thanks!

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Wow!! I cannot wait to try this recipe! Thank you!

What lovely Soul-inspired insights! Thank you for these great ideas!

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Thank you for this exercise in balance, Polly. Helps a lot!

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Thank you for expanding my ways to see, Polly.

I really enjoyed this book, thanks for recommending it.

I love this poem! Letting our true, authentic self come forth! Yes!! Thank you for all the delightful imagery!

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Polly, you have such a great feel for things. I will enjoy you forever.

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That definitely sounds like a book I’d like to read! Thanks Polly!

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I loved this book, Polly. Thank you so much for the recommendation.

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Hoping others can/will read this…

All of your work is eye and mind popping. I love it!

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This blog is colorful, beautiful, and edifying.

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Yes indeed! You are a shining light and you are definitely using all your wonderful talents

This blog is upbeat, progressive, sincere, colorful, metaphoric, and exploratory. Such a rich feast!

Polly, I love your poem “you were never unwanted”. This poem really hit home. Thank you for your words of wisdom

I am grateful for the myriad ways you celebrate Life in your art, activities and relationships. Your blog is inspiring in its magnification of Soulful goodness!

Excellent post, dear Polly! Thanks!! There is lots that I relate to in your comments!

I LOVE THIS BLOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yummy and beautiful! I love all the colors and this food looks amazing! The plates too!

Your zest for the good things in life makes me feel happy too!

Magnificent poem. How blest you are to be a poet, photographer, artist, metaphysician, all wrapped up into One.

These photos are so wonderful, it really warms the heart.

Well Done! This is such a wonderful venture. Your work is just extraordinary!

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You are doing so wonderfully at praising God with your talents.

This is a fantastic article Polly…so much in it, I know I’ll have to re read it at least twice more!

I am touched by this well thought out, well written essay. You have put into words what so many of us have in our minds and hearts. Thank you!

I so enjoyed your trip blog. The outstanding photos and the amazing narratives made me feel I was on vacation for a few minutes each day.

I read and feel the security of the hearth and home. Many thanks…

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What an inspiring and uplifting painting. Thanks for sharing your inspiration with the world!

I for one want to thank you so much for writing this blog. I started about a year ago and look forward to reading it every day. I feel like an armchair adventurer…

Thank you sincerely for your joyful out-pouring of love, light, color, comforting, inspiring words…

Yes, lots of good flavor triggers in there. I printed it out and will try it. Thanks so much!

This is a beautiful summary and reminder of how we can both individually and collectively dissolve the powerless, baseless lies with Truth. Thank you, Polly!!

Polly, your wonderful blog is doing more than its bit in this dreadful time. Thanks, and keep on keeping on!

This couldn’t possibly be more perfect, – so reassuring, and so fully expresses in every way what we all are praying for. Thank you for your a beautiful heart and generous giving of it!!

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This is one of the BEST explanations of one’s understanding of God I have seen in a long time. The image paired with the text was spot on!

I love your website, messages, poems and art. Thank you for the blessing of community that you provide.

Beautiful and profoundly perfect for pandemic season, your poem empowers hope for what’s next. I plan to read it at Sunday Devotional. Thank you!

Beautiful photos. It is uplifting and energizing to see such bright, cheerful, healthy and fresh images. Thanks, I needed that!

This blog is so prolific and original, inspiring and joy producing.

Just beautiful, Polly. So honest and uplifting. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and the helpful ones of others.

Polly lets her spirituality into her art as you can see in the many abstract paintings she creates. We were wowed by her ability and her encouragement of others to express themselves artistically.

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Yes, healing does happen when we deeply and humbly pray. Thanks for keeping that idea alive.

Well said Polly!

Life is so exciting we should limit ourselves less!

Let’s all have a productive day and be joyful!

Your eyes are keen and your photographs dynamic.

Thank you for sharing the joy of your trip with us. I feel blessed this morning to know you in all the ways you reveal good and magnify it.

Thank you Polly for your radiant joy and embrace of each of us, wrapping us in your color and beauty of Soul.

I really enjoy reading your blog – but I have to say that your monthly ‘Bits and Clips’ posts and your ‘Grace Notes’ posts are my favorite :)

You show us how God’s love shines in all things. You are a blessing!

I think you have covered absolutely every way anyone would wish to be blessed

Thank you for bringing your beautiful great outdoors into my world.
You do a great job taking pictures. The colors are so vibrant and I like that you notice
shadows.

I wanted you to know that I found the time I spent on your blog to be relaxing, refreshing, inspiring, and totally enjoyable.

Love this– actually so “timely” for what I have been thinking about lately.

Polly your blog is simply a marvelously enriching, thought provoking part of the daily wonders of life! I give thanks for you and the blog!

I have to tell you that your spiritual to-do list was the springboard for a great talk with my older daughter. We are going to check on each other, and progress.

Your abstracts are interesting and you have a unique style that is all your own. Original, demonstrating individuality and confidence! I see joy and love expressed.

Today’s post was a Gift from God. Opening your email this morning truly lifted my Spirit. Thank you.

Oh so beautiful! I keep coming back to look at the paintings again.

LOVE it. Made me smile while I was reading it.

I love this poem, Polly, and I shall read it often! I feel sure it will help lift my thought to healing.

This poem is what I needed to further focus on moving out of the fear of COVID.❤️

You share so freely, with so so so much love and joy and an open-open-heart…

Polly, your reflection of Soul’s endless creativity is truly wonderful! Thank you for letting the divine shine through you so brightly!

I am a silent regular reader of your daily blog, and I’m finally in touch to tell you how much I like it. I love it!

Graciously and lovingly spoken, like a true friend to all. Thank you for your blog Polly.

Glorious! Thank you for tending these lovely flowers together, and for posting on your blog, Polly.

Thank you for sharing this.
Strange, nothing surprising here.
You are who you are.

I’m so grateful for all you share with us.

I’m new to your site and I love today’s post about being grateful!

Such a complete radiance of Soul you are demonstrating. I find it very inspiring!

Sounds delicious and simple! Two of my favorite adjectives!

Thank you for sharing this quote. It is very appropriate for our times. A beautiful wake up call to change our thinking and focus on what is real and true.

I love the photos – such a gift which makes me feel closer to Fall, my favorite season.

Your photos are so vivid and expressive and inspiring and artistic and alive!

Wish I had gotten this message 75 years ago. It makes so much sense and would have saved me a lot of self criticism. I love your blog.

Love your pastels!

Outstanding, superb and beyond all imagination.

Thanks, Polly! Your zest for the good things in life makes me feel happy too!

A wonderful poem Polly! Thank you. Deeply nourishing….

What a stunning place! It is just a slice of heaven. Thank you for sharing its beauty.

Putting the art of poetry, photography and painting into your hands is God’s gift to us who get to read it and see it. Thanks.

Helen Frankenthaler’s works were interesting, but I like your abstracts better.

Every day I look forward to your blog. It’s encouraging me to find ways to express what God reveals in me.

Oh yum, Polly… These gorgeous photos made my mouth water and my eyes pop!

This blog is simultaneously simple and profound– a perfect, balanced combination of seriousness and light.

Polly, you are a whiz at living life the way it’s meant to be. I’m fascinated by all you do!

When you get famous, I need to be the president of your fan club.

The colors are exquisite!!! Thanks for bringing so much beauty into our lives.

How blessed we are to have someone like you on this Earth.

This is so well thought out and written. Thank you for this compelling essay. I agree with you on all points, Polly.

Wow, you outdid yourself this month with your Bits and Clips. It was a wonderful mix of beauty, humor, and thoughtfulness.

I love your Blog, Polly!! Therefore, I love you! Your art, your poetry, your philosophy, your religion, your book reviews, your photography, your … husband!

AUDACIOUSLY GORGEOUS!!!!! (:

I feel such gratitude for the beautiful way in which you express God. Thanks for blessing my life and being such a shining light in the world!

Thank you for writing this opinion so eloquently, Polly. You have addressed many nuances that I have been espousing for years, and your words are powerful and thought-provoking.

I find the ideas you share on your blog very encouraging in having a sense of order when it comes to goals and priorities.

Oh my goodness Polly, this is absolutely magnificent and reaches so far deep into my soul.

I love the feeling of playfulness and of uninhibited joy.

The last day of the month on your blog is always a BIG treat . . . This morning I went from fasting to feasting . . .

Thank you so much for this wonderful insight! You put into words what I have been grappling with for a long time. This is just what I needed today.

Thanks for the nudge!

You continue to inspire, impress, and
amaze me, Polly.

Thank you for your commitment to reality and our true nature!

Wow Polly!! You are buzzing with ideas.

I love your swirling universes, the spirals that draw one in and introduce us to ourselves.

Thank you for bringing your hydrangeas into my home via the internet. Other flowers are lovely too, but hydrangeas are SPECIAL.

Thank you for your efforts. I look forward to your positive thoughts and love.

WONDERFUL blog, Polly! Thank you for your spiritual calm, support for each of us, uninhibited creativity, and amazing paintings. I am just left in awe !

Deep and encompassing. Passionate and motherly. Loving and expansive. The photos speak volumes too…and I see the connections with the poem perfectly.

Your multiple images and vocabulary choices give energy and renewed resolve to flagging spirits. Thank you for sharing.

Thank you very much, Polly. You are a bright light!

I just had to comment on today’s blog. I LOVED it! I have had similar thoughts for some time.

Polly, please keep sharing these pages! I love seeing them. You inspired me to do the same thing.

Thanks for sharing from the seat of your soul with generosity and openness.

Polly! I love this poem! Letting our true, authentic self come forth! Yes!! Thank you for all the delightful imagery!

I appreciate your blog. It’s a breath of fresh air, beauty, and innovative thinking!

This is relevant and an excellent way for me to look at some situations I have been in recently.
Thank you Polly.
I will continue to benefit…

Thank you for introducing me to wonderful, amazing authors.
Love the pictures of your elegant flowers.

Thank you so.much, Polly. It says with abundant clarity what thousands upon thousands of thoughtful men and women think and believe. I appreciate you!!

Thanks for your strong, bright and clear art work!

I enjoy your blog so much. But today you are on top. Every thought you expressed so lovingly…. some very funny but always with love. Thank you for all you bring to so many .

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