Featured Artists – Polly Castor

Learn to Paint Podcast (with Art by Those Interviewed)
By Polly Castor on September 19, 2020
I've been enjoying this podcast and you may be too.
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Tony Alain (Featured Artist)
By Polly Castor on May 14, 2019
I thought I'd introduce you to Tony Alain's work, since I'll be taking his workshop at the International Pastel...
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Featured Artist: Mavis Pusey
By Polly Castor on May 6, 2019
Not only do I love her geometric shapes, but so much of her abstraction is inspired by the construction...
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Featured Artist: Janet Schwartz
By Polly Castor on March 26, 2019
In this post you can see some of her work, as well as a few photos from the demo...
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Featured Artist: Tara Will
By Polly Castor on November 26, 2018
I am a total fan of Tara Will's abstract landscapes! There is lots of overlap in how we approach...
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Other Sedona Photos
By Polly Castor on July 27, 2018
The guy at the visitor's center made me promise not to hike in the afternoons because it was so...
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Favorite Flower Paintings
By Polly Castor on February 7, 2018
Isn't this a wonderful way to "send flowers"? I hope you enjoy this beauty of both nature and...
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Sam Friedman (Featured Artist)
By Polly Castor on December 18, 2017
Sam Friedman is a contemporary artist living in Brooklyn. I've been enjoying following his Instagram feed and thought you...
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Expressions in Paint Workshop by Claire Desjardins
By Polly Castor on November 10, 2017
Here are my notes and photos from Clair Desjardin's Expressions in Paint workshop at the Helen Day Art Center...
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My Artist’s “Walk and Talk” on YouTube
By Polly Castor on October 12, 2017
The purpose of the presentation was to get to know the artists, and hear a bit about their background...
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Pastel Demo by Maria Merino at the National Arts Club
By Polly Castor on October 1, 2017
All I can say is bravo. This is an artist to watch and treasure. Collect her work too if...
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Featured Artists: Earth, Fire, Spirit Pottery
By Polly Castor on September 20, 2017
Called Earth, Fire, Spirit, these ceramic artists are both creative and affordable. Check out their work in this post...
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I never before found computers this beautiful….

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

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

Love all you do and express. You’re an amazing role model!!

This blog is a daily dose from an spiritually-oriented, artist, thinker, sage.

AUDACIOUSLY GORGEOUS!!!!! (:

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!

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

Thank you for your transparency of love, your generous sharing of what you are pondering and doing.

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

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

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

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!

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

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

Your blog is very interesting and insightful.

You are my favorite artist. I just have to say it. Your paintings make me so happy.

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

I love your coffee cake recipe, I have a book list from your blog, I love the photos, the poems, the paintings, the movie reviews, the humor, the honesty, the color.

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

Polly this is absolutely exquisite and so inspiring. I will refer to it often.

Thanks so much for this recommendation Polly. We watched in awe … and have recommended in turn.

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!

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!

Sounds delicious and simple! Two of my favorite adjectives!

Your inspiration and love of nature is appreciated!

A powerful message. Thank you for getting it out there.

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 the constant good thoughts and beautiful expressions of love and joy that you share on your blog.

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!

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!

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

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 simply amazed at the wealth of beauty, soul, and experience. Love it. Love you! Thank You for sharing your innermost so openly.

Oh my gosh how did you know I needed this today? I am in absolute awe of your thorough and articulate way you describe how all of this works.

I want to express my gratitude to you for such a well thought out essay. I found it quite enriching and resonate with those true answers.

Love these colours and the strong contrasts Polly!

I truly love and am inspired by your blog, including capturing the beauty of life in the moment, teaching by example, taking time with children, and spirituality.

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.

I get so happy when I see your paintings. I really do. They bring me such joy. I feel your heart when I see them.

Wow! Love the abundance of exotic shapes and colours in the Autumn sunshine!

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

Your art is thrilling.

Your blogs are a delight.

I salute you! And I sure do thank you for inspiring me to greater efforts along all lines of life!

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

My mother adores your blog and speaks to me often about what recent nugget you shared which she thought was wonderful!

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

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

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

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 encourage me to grow with your everyday wisdom and your lovely contributions.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Thank you for your burst of sunshine reflected in your positivity this morning… I look forward to your blogs.

WOW! Polly! Some truly marvelous work there!!!

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

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

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

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

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

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

This speaks to me. Love your work, Polly.

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!

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

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…

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

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

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

Loved your plein air painting, the pictures of the garden plenty — oh wow. Love opening your blog each day — it is a treat that I save sometimes.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Thanks, Polly, for listening so carefully and sharing so selflessly.

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

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.

You inspire goodness, wholeness, contentedness and joy.

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

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

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

Thank you Polly!! This has needed to be said for a while!

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

Grace is a beautiful quality and you exude it in spades – thanks so much for all you do and are! You are a treasure!

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

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

Hoping others can/will read this…

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

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

Thanks for your strong, bright and clear art work!

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!!

What a beautiful spirit you have, shining right through your source.

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

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

Your site is bolstering my creative thoughts. I need to put them into action.

I recently I recommended your blog to a friend saying, “She’s like a dear friend, she just doesn’t know me.” Thank you for all the delight you add to my days!

I have so enjoyed your recent posts– about your garden, your reflections about parenting, your vibrant artwork– so many wonderful expressions of Spirit.

Your reading challenge has inspired me and given me permission to read again, as previously I had just fitted reading round everything else. Now it is a legitimate activity in my life and I am enjoying it immensely!

Lovely Polly! You are an inspiration! I am so happy to have your blog in my life!

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.

What a fine piece! You certainly are a shining example….[it] was uplifting and instructive.

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

Thank you so much for your fantastic, soulful images– your photos really capture the love, joy, camaraderie, power, and intensity of the present moment.

You are terrific and amazing. In many outstanding ways.

Love your blog’s colour and joyfulness and the inspiring leads, Polly. Easy to see why you are much loved. Thank you.

I look forward to your messages each day, like a delightful gift to unwrap.

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

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

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

I always appreciate your reviews. Our fave film in 2019 was The Green Book – which we watched following your recommendation.

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

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

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

I enjoy your strong, bold artwork– there is so much going on in them that my imagination takes off. I really appreciate your blog. It brings joy every day.

I love that you live such an active life, have so many interests, and share your insights with me. Your blog is like a conversation with a dear friend.

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

Really enjoyed your poem on Animal magnetism. Very clear truths. Thank you. Your vibrant art work is superb.

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!!

Polly….I’m happier because of you; I sure do thank you.

You are such an inspiring person, Polly, and I love the variety of your activities you share with us all! Thank you so much.

I feel the joy and love of the color and thought in all your work! You are letting your light shine.

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

Way to go on your artistic journey. You show great courage, humility, and such support for everyone around you.

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

You are … just plain wonderful, Polly! Your blog is bursting with poetry, art, writings, love of God, family, friends, all things great and wonderful and good!

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 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…

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

I did your tomato tart a few days ago, and it was fabulous! I am vegetarian and look for meals I can make that have lots of flavor. Your tart was just perfect!

Your eyes are keen and your photographs dynamic.

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

Beautifully written, Polly … captures my sentiments exactly.❤️

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

Your work is always spirited and inspirational.

Wow…you have made carrots sexy!

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!

It is always refreshing to see the loves, joys, challenges, and triumphs that you share on your blog.

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

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!

I’m grateful for you opening my eyes to the wonders that surround us.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you for passing along such wise words.

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 !

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

Thank you Polly for this article on supply! I cherish the healing thoughts therein very much, and they are very helpful.

Thank you Polly–you are always such a clear thinker and always willing to share your God-given gifts.

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

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 .

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