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Artist Journals

Two Sketches of Boston

June 4, 2015April 16, 2013 by Polly Castor

What can I say about the terrible tragedy of bombs going off during the Boston Marathon? I’m simply in prayer for things like this to never to happen again, and invite you to join with me in this effort to spiritually hold crime in check. Boston is a city I love and have visited at … Read more

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Recent Watercolors in my Artist’s Journal

March 24, 2015March 6, 2013 by Polly Castor
artist journal

Here are the most recent watercolors that I’ve done in my artist’s journal…

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Book Review: Artist’s Journal Workshop

May 23, 2015November 8, 2012 by Polly Castor
Artist Journal Workshop

Even though this book doesn’t come close to my favorite book on art journaling, I still liked it, and give it 4 stars. It made me want to get regular about…

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My Recent Art in Other Journals

May 18, 2015December 22, 2010 by Polly Castor

The journal I write in is interspersed with art as well. These art entries in my text journal date as far back as July. Enjoy!

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My Watercolor Sketch of a Gorgeous Day

May 15, 2015October 10, 2010 by Polly Castor

This is my favorite weather in my favorite season. I ran off to Huntington Park to soak it in and sketched this in my small watercolor journal. I usually work horizontally in this so working vertically was a fun change. (Above is a detail; below is the entire image and another detail…) I enjoyed the … Read more

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Book Review: Making and Keeping Creative Journals

May 12, 2015May 3, 2010 by Polly Castor

creative journals

The information in this book shouldn’t be so hard to find. There is a class at the church creative arts camp I attend each fall where they make their own journals, and they are lovely indeed.

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Twelfth Page Done in My New Box-A-Day Art Journal

June 5, 2015January 22, 2010 by Polly Castor

This page represents January 10, 2010 to January 21, 2010

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Eleventh Page Done in My New Box-A-Day Art Journal

June 5, 2015January 12, 2010 by Polly Castor

This page represents December 29, 2009 to January 9, 2010 See a close-up below and the whole page spread. (The black and whites are part of a design series I’ve been working on and these close-ups will be posted and discussed together soon.) Enjoy!

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Tenth Page Done in My New Box-A-Day Art Journal

June 5, 2015December 28, 2009 by Polly Castor

This page represents December 17, 2009 to December 28, 2009 See close-up entries below. Enjoy!

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Ninth Page Done in My New Box-A-Day Art Journal

June 5, 2015December 17, 2009 by Polly Castor

This page represents December 5, 2009 to December 16, 2009 See close-up entries below. Enjoy!

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Eighth Page Done in My New Box-A-Day Art Journal

June 5, 2015December 5, 2009 by Polly Castor

This page represents November 11, 2009 to December 4, 2009 See close-up entries below. Enjoy!

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Seventh Page Done in My New Box-A-Day Art Journal

June 5, 2015November 25, 2009 by Polly Castor

This page represents November 11, 2009 to November 22, 2009 See close-up entries below. Enjoy!

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Sixth Page Done in My New Box-A-Day Art Journal

June 5, 2015November 11, 2009 by Polly Castor

This page represents October 30, 2009 to November 10, 2009. See close-up entries below. Enjoy!

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Fifth Page Done in My New Box-A-Day Art Journal

June 4, 2015October 29, 2009 by Polly Castor

This page represents October 18, 2009 to October 29, 2009 See close-up entries below. Enjoy!

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Fourth Page Done in My New Box-A-Day Art Journal

June 4, 2015October 19, 2009 by Polly Castor

This page represents October 6, 2009 to October 17, 2009 See close-up entries below. Enjoy!  

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Third Page Done in My New Box-A-Day Art Journal

June 4, 2015October 6, 2009 by Polly Castor

This page represents September 24, 2009 to October 5, 2009 See close-up entries below. Enjoy!

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The 2nd Page Done in My New Box-A-Day Art Journal

June 4, 2015September 24, 2009 by Polly Castor

This page represents September 12, 2009 to September 23, 2009 See close-up entries below. Enjoy!

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Strange, nothing surprising here.
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How blessed we are to have someone like you on this Earth.

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Thank you Polly.
I will continue to benefit…

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AUDACIOUSLY GORGEOUS!!!!! (:

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Butter! Lemon! Garlic!

It’s like a prayer!!!

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

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

Thanks for your strong, bright and clear art work!

I have been blessed beyond words by your daily posts. I often quote you to others, saying I got the idea from a wonderful friend I’ve never actually met.

This is absolutely beautiful and so incredibly helpful and inspiring! Thank you so much! ❤️

Polly, what amazing and timely insight in these wise words! Thanks for sharing this wisdom.

I have just started this book and am really loving it! Thank you so much for recommending it.

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This blog is colorful, beautiful, and edifying.

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

I really enjoyed this book, thanks for recommending it.

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You capture so vividly the beauty of nature. Thank you for bringing such beauty into my every day.

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

Thank you for this. Read it. Gave me hope. Going through an “unsure” time. Thank you for these words of strength, hope, and faith.

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Thank you for all the inspiration you share so generously. I am deeply grateful!

Your art is thrilling.

Your blogs are a delight.

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.

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

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!

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

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

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Outstanding message! And a sure “wake-up” call for me regarding mortal decline. I’m off on a refreshing direction. Thanks, Polly.

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!

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

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!

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

You are such a gem Polly- it is an incredible blessing to daily read your blog!

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

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I LOVE YOU!!

You amuse-inspire-edify-entertain-inform-uplift-enhance-educate-color!-…my days!

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

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

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

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Wonderful words of wisdom, Polly!

Perspective is everything – and choosing a liberating one blesses everyone, as you point out!

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This is absolutely wonderful and so helpful.

Thank you dear Polly!

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Polly, I am absolutely amazed. My mouth was watering! I’ll be thinking about it all night…and tomorrow we will break out the paints!

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Beautiful photos! All that color, texture & gorgeous pattern….

I’ve just finished this book and I loved it! Thanks for recommending it.

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I just adore all of your wonderful posts and everything that you share so generously. ????? You have a beautiful sense of soul that you share – it blesses me and so many!

Wow…you have made carrots sexy!

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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!

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

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

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!

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Your blog is uplifting and enlightening, and seems to speak to me just when I need it most.

Your blog captures a life well lived, constantly imparting good– truth, health and happiness– including beauty, harmony, art, science to the world.

Thank you! I enjoy reading your notes from the Bible Lesson. Your interpretation is helpful for my thought and I’m sure many others.

Beautifully written, Polly … captures my sentiments exactly.❤️

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

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

Your eyes are keen and your photographs dynamic.

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

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!

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

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

You are so incredibly sweet, gracious, kind, thoughtful, creative, generous, joyful, witty, courageous, tender, persistent, compassionate, brilliant, articulate, ad infinitum!

Your poem feels like a lesson, a treatment, and a love letter all rolled into one perfect package.
Thank you, Polly.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Your posts are treasure troves of your beautiful and giving heart.

Illuminating thoughts, thank you for sharing them. Very clear.

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 .

Polly always captures the balance between what I can do, and all the miracles I am given.

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

Thank you for Saying So Well What Needs To Be SAID!

Hoping others can/will read this…

Thank you for your generosity and your overflowing sense of soul which you share so beautifully and articulately with everyone!!

I have tremendous admiration for your strength, your depth, your compassion, your passion and your love. You are a woman deeply filled to the brim…

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

Your blog has inspired me to get back into painting, cooking, prayer and meditation.

I am so happy to have found your site and to be able to enjoy your expression of Spirit! Love your poetry, your photos, your ideas, your …YOU! THANK you for sharing so abundantly!

I loved this post! It gave me much to think about. Thank you for being such a beautiful and prolific source of inspiration. You are a wonder! I’m a fan!

I am so grateful for your generous sharing of ideas across so many different fields! Your colorful art, your beautiful photography, your tasty looking and well presented dishes, your uplifting ideas, your insightful book reviews, and your wonderful healing work! You truly are a polymath!! I so look forward to your daily offerings and rejoice in them all.

Absolutely beautiful!!! I love these particular colors together and the different styles and techniques really give it a lot of depth and texture. Brilliant!!!!

Thank you for your ultra positive, upbeat, cheering and cheerful expressions in so many forms. What great seeds to sow in world thought!

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

Excellent, meaningful, quotes. Thanks!

We are so blessed with your access to nature and your talent to communicate visually….

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

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

Love these colours and the strong contrasts Polly!

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

Thank you, Polly, for bringing clarity to the stressful events we’re experiencing. Your insights are thought-provoking and inspirational. I’m very thankful for your blog.

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

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

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

Your blog is full of the wonderful, multilayered colors and textures that you play with, and share so unselfishly with the world.

Thank you for sharing yourself and creativity in such a transparent way, it is very inspiring and humbling to me.

Outstanding, superb and beyond all imagination.

Love the photos, as usual. You are a Creative Genius, Polly.

This blog deeply resonates while being beautiful, delicious, inspiring, and fun. Not easy to do!

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

Gorgeous new work. I love the vitality of the city scenes and vibrant color palette.

Thank you for sharing such a personal, and at the same time, universal, love of beauty.

I must find the higher spiritual path that nature often helps me see. Thank you for this beautiful poem.

Thank you for all your uplifting daily contributions, wherever form they take – photos, recipes, artwork, book reviews and smiley faces!

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

You are such an inspirational person Polly! I love everything you share with us – such a joy to have your daily input in my inbox! X x x

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

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