Remembrance (New Abstract Painting in Pastel)
Shared memories and reminiscence fold and undulate around, etched in recurring patterns, with sparks of recognition and curiosity.
Abstract Art
Fording the Stream (New Abstract Mixed Media Painting)
This was painted from a memory of a tree fallen over a rushing stream with shapes on the trunk where branches had been removed… I was struck with the abstraction of it at the time.
Grace for Today (New Abstract Mixed Media Painting)
Done in many layered mixed media on wood panel, it is a bit of a departure for me.
Student Work from Workshop I Taught Yesterday
I taught Abstract Expressionism and Abstract Conceptualism to a small group of artists yesterday in Manchester Connecticut.
Two New Red Paintings in Pastel
People think pastels need to look chalky or light, and this is not the case!
Snorkeling in Guadaloupe (New Large Pastel Painting)
Have you snorkeled and studied what was deep below you in the water? It is fascinating, with the undulating plants, the shafts of light, the deep shadows and the darting schools of bright fish.
Two New Small Collages
Lately I’ve been experimenting printing collage papers, and these two small acrylic collages utilize some of them.
Polly Castor Art 2024 Calendars Available (Order Soon!)
Polly Castor Art Calendars for 2024 are available for a short time.
Sibling Rivalry (New Conceptualist Painting)
This was inspired by John Steinbeck’s classic novel East of Eden. In the painting, there is plenty of “backstory” behind the prickly action of the moment.
I’m in this Guilford Art Center Show
Wade in the Water, the painting I did recently at camp, is hanging right now in a show in the Guilford Arts Center.
Morning Has Broken (New Painting in Pastel)
Morning Has Broken (pastel) by Polly Castor This painting was inspired by the Cat Stevens song by the same name. It is 12″x12″ and done in pastel. You can see the whole image above and close up details of it below. Purchase the original painting here. Obtain prints and merchandise of this image here. What … Read more
I’m in this Elite “Enduring Brilliance” Show (2023)
I’ve applied in the past, but this is the first time I’ve been included.