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Art Shows

My New One Woman Show is Up in the Howard Whittimore Library

April 5, 2018April 5, 2018 by Polly Castor
My New One Woman Show Up in the Howard Wittimore Library

Stop by if you are in the area to see my artwork; it will be up until the end of April.

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

Connecticut Pastel Society Member’s Show 2018

March 5, 2018 by Polly Castor
Connecticut Pastel Society Member's Show

The Connecticut Pastel Society is a wonderful group of very talented people. Here are my photos of our member’s show that opened over the weekend.

Categories Art Tags Art by Others, Art Shows 4 Comments

Madison Art Society Member Show 2018

February 12, 2018February 12, 2018 by Polly Castor
Madison Art Society Member Show

My pastel painting Walking in the Light is in the Madison Art Society Members show that opened yesterday at the Scranton Public Library in Madison, Connecticut.

Categories Art Tags Art by Others, Art Shows Leave a comment

I Sold Three Paintings at My Opening Last Night

January 6, 2018January 6, 2018 by Polly Castor
I Sold Three Paintings at My Opening Last Night

Last night I had a one woman show opening of small, bright, affordable abstract works of mine in Byrd’s Books in Bethel, CT.

Categories Art Tags Abstract Art, Acrylic Paintings, Art Shows 5 Comments

22 New Small Painting and Collages

January 4, 2018 by Polly Castor
I have a one woman small works show opening tomorrow at Byrd's Books in Bethel, CT from 5:30 - 8:00.

I have a one woman small works show opening tomorrow at Byrd’s Books in Bethel, CT from 5:30 – 8:00.

Categories Art Tags Abstract Art, Acrylic Paintings, Art Shows, Collage, Monoprints 7 Comments

My Art Year in Review 2017

December 28, 2017December 28, 2017 by Polly Castor
Polly Castor 2017 Art year in Review, abstract art for sale, abstract paintings for sale, pastel art for sale

Here is the first of a series of yearly retrospectives of my artwork and shows. This summarizes my art in 2017.

Categories Art, Hope Tags Abstract Art, Art Shows, creativity, pottery, representational art 3 Comments

Center for Contemporary Printmaking

October 27, 2017 by Polly Castor

I visited the Center for Contemporary Printmaking in Norwalk Connecticut. I’m so glad I did! What a wonderful place!

Categories Art Tags Art by Others, Art Shows, Connecticut 2 Comments

I Got an Award in my First National Juried Show!

October 22, 2017October 22, 2017 by Polly Castor
I Got an Award in my First National Juried Show!

In this post you can see how high the caliber is in the 2017 24th Annual National Juried Show, so getting the Allied Artists of America (cash) award was definitely an honor.

Categories Art Tags Art Shows, pastel 6 Comments

My Artist’s “Walk and Talk” on YouTube

October 12, 2017 by Polly Castor
My Artist's "Walk and Talk" on YouTube

The purpose of the presentation was to get to know the artists, and hear a bit about their background and process. This casual occasion was videoed by the Fairfield County Cultural Alliance, who put it on Youtube.

Categories Art, Ideas Tags Art Shows, authenticity, Featured Artists 2 Comments

I Got an Award in the Ridgefield Guild of Artist’s Juried Show

September 25, 2017 by Polly Castor

I got an award (Honorable Mention) in the 40th annual Juried Show at the Ridgefield Guild of Artists show that opened today for the painting above titled The Golden Hour.

Categories Art Tags Abstract Landscapes, Art by Others, Art Shows, Collage, Monoprints 6 Comments

I’m in the Guilford Arts League Juried Show

September 18, 2017September 18, 2017 by Polly Castor
I'm in the Guilford Arts League Juried Show

I am fortunate enough to have two paintings in this Guilford Arts League annual juried show. It is a competitive show, and I know wonderful artists whose work did not get in, so it is particularly satisfying to be there.

Categories Art Tags Art Shows, Connecticut 1 Comment

Pastel Society of America’s Materials Show in NYC

September 17, 2017 by Polly Castor

The highlight of the day for me was meeting Sandra Burshell, while she reviewed my portfolio. She was very encouraging to me and I loved her immediately.

Categories Art Tags Art Shows, Featured Artists, pastel 1 Comment

I’m in This “Wild and Crazy” Art Show in Essex

September 12, 2017September 12, 2017 by Polly Castor
I Always Knew You Would Grow Up (acrylic) by Polly Castor

I have two paintings in this show in Essex, Connecticut, where the theme was “wild and crazy.” It is interesting to see how the theme was interpreted by different artists.

Categories Art Tags Art by Others, Art Shows 2 Comments

I’m in this Juried Show in Essex

August 1, 2017 by Polly Castor
I'm in this Juried Show in Essex

Someone at the opening commented about this painting that I “paint energy,” and that struck me as correct.

Categories Art Tags Abstract Landscapes, Art by Others, Art Shows, Paintings Leave a comment

My One Woman Show Opens at the Essex Public Library

July 8, 2017 by Polly Castor
My One Woman Show Opens at the Essex Public Library

My one woman show has opened in the Essex, Connecticut Public Library this week. If you are in the area, check it out before the end of July! All the artwork is abstract, and includes both paintings and collages.

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

I’m in this Art Association Show

July 5, 2017July 1, 2017 by Polly Castor

The show’s theme was “a Walk Through the…” , hence the landscapes I submitted.

Categories Art Tags Art Shows 1 Comment

Purely Pastel Show at the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts

June 16, 2017 by Polly Castor
Purely Pastel Show at the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts

I really enjoyed going to the opening of this lovely show given by the Connecticut Pastel Society at the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts in Old Lyme, Connecticut.

Categories Art Tags Art by Others, Art Shows, pastel 1 Comment
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Providing us with wonderful refreshment, enlightenment, peace, encouragement, joy,
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I really enjoyed this book, thanks for recommending it.

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Butter! Lemon! Garlic!

It’s like a prayer!!!

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Thanks for the nudge!

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

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The Spirit at work is so well described here. In between the lines I read that
our only true peace is in pleasing Our Creator! Thank you deeply, Polly!

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

Wow, super powerful and definitely what I needed to hear today.

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Sounds delicious and simple! Two of my favorite adjectives!

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Outstanding, superb and beyond all imagination.

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.

The Brussels sprouts were an exceptionally BIG hit here…. could you direct me to more literature on spiritual healing?

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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…

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

Once again, you have come through for us with such clear and coherent thinking and put into words the feelings in our hearts.

Polly, I just love your spirit, innovativeness, receptivity to beauty and to God’s goodness expressed. Thank you for your blog.

I made your fabulous Fish Tacos and they were BEYOND delicious!!

Absolutely stunning, Polly. I love the infinite range of ideas, expression, and media in this BIG blog of yours.

I think one reason I enjoy your blog is that you Stand Forth In All Your God-given Glory, expressing everything Good!

The phrase ‘divine choreography’ is resonating with me. Bless you for sharing your inspiration with us all.

Thank you for this….I absolutely love reading it!

I can’t tell you how helpful this has been to me today. I must’ve read it half a dozen times or more. It’s helping me with a great challenge. Thank you!

Thanks for your strong, bright and clear art work!

I just want to say that I have really been enjoying your blog! It gives me hope for the world…

I did your 52 books challenge, and loved the structure that it provided to my selections. Doing it again this year too!

Wow…you have made carrots sexy!

Love your blog. Today’s was dynamite, and very helpful for understanding our role as individuals at this time.

This is absolutely magnificent. Bless your precious and beautiful soul for sharing this.

You have a great eye for beauty Polly. I love your blog.

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

What an incredible blessing and inspiration you are. Thank you so much for your beautiful heart!

Thank you for bringing to light and sharing an undeniably important part of the one stupendous whole we all share…the countless ways beyond sight, and not to be missed, always at hand.

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

Keep up the good work. You are an inspiration! I love reading your blog with it’s many insights.

Thank you for the joy you share. I look forward to reading your posts!

Hi Polly, loved this poem. It radiates hope and feeling of calmness. I am glad I came across these beautiful words. Keep posting similar reads and spreading positivity.

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

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

I love your blog! I shared it with my mom, an artist, and she is impressed with your art. I’ve also spent time studying your paintings. Just listened to your interview, it was stellar! Thank you!!

When I open my email in the morning I read all the have-to emails first; I save yours to read as dessert. Thanks, Polly!

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

Love the poem so so much and the first painting with the trees is INCREDIBLE!!

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

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

Oh how I love this! Thank you, thank you!

What a delight to experience the beauty of nature you shared of your slice of the world through these beautiful photos.

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

Everything on your site is so colorful, spiritual and alive!

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!!

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

Your work is always spirited and inspirational.

Quite unforgettable. You truly have a way with words:warm; strong; inviting; enlightening; so substantive, and more.

I am so totally impressed with your photography, poetry, and painting.Your talent is incredible!!!

Very helpful in these seemingly uncertain times. I found a couple of specific ideas expressed here that apply to a specific situation in my life. Thank you!

Thank you so much for this thoughtful, informative and articulate book review, Polly!

Love your blog. Today’s is dynamite and very helpful to viewing our role as individuals at this time.

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

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

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

Thank you for expanding my ways to see, Polly.

Thank you for using this platform to share these references for listening & learning. Now the work required to make a lasting change is up to each of us! ❤️

You are an inspiration to me, and I’m sure to many others. With appreciation for all you do to magnify good!

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.

This speaks to me. Love your work, Polly.

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