Featured Artists – Polly Castor

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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Pastel Society of America’s Materials Show in NYC
By Polly Castor on September 17, 2017
The highlight of the day for me was meeting Sandra Burshell, while she reviewed my portfolio. She was very...
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This blog is upbeat, progressive, sincere, colorful, metaphoric, and exploratory. Such a rich feast!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

Thank you for passing along such wise words.

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

Beautifully written, Polly … captures my sentiments exactly.❤️

Sounds delicious and simple! Two of my favorite adjectives!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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! ❤️

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

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

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

I never before found computers this beautiful….

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

Your eyes are keen and your photographs dynamic.

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

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

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

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

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!

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!

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

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 !

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.

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

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

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.

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

You are terrific and amazing. In many outstanding ways.

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

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!!

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!

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

AUDACIOUSLY GORGEOUS!!!!! (:

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

You inspire goodness, wholeness, contentedness and joy.

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

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

Your work is always spirited and inspirational.

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

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.

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

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!

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!

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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

Wow…you have made carrots sexy!

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

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…

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!

Love these colours and the strong contrasts Polly!

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

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

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

Your art is thrilling.

Your blogs are a delight.

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

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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.

Your blog is very interesting and insightful.

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.

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

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…

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Polly Castor

Fostering a new renaissance through creativity, authenticity, spirituality, and art

Posts tagged with ‘Featured Artists’

Tony Alain (Featured Artist)

Featured Artist: Mavis Pusey

Featured Artist: Janet Schwartz

Featured Artist: Tara Will

Other Sedona Photos

Favorite Flower Paintings

Sam Friedman (Featured Artist)

Expressions in Paint Workshop by Claire Desjardins

My Artist’s “Walk and Talk” on YouTube

Pastel Demo by Maria Merino at the National Arts Club

Featured Artists: Earth, Fire, Spirit Pottery

Pastel Society of America’s Materials Show in NYC

Favorite Books

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