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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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.

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

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!

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

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!

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.

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

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

AUDACIOUSLY GORGEOUS!!!!! (:

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

You are terrific and amazing. In many outstanding ways.

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

Your blog is very interesting and insightful.

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

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 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!

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

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

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 !

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Your eyes are keen and your photographs dynamic.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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!

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!

You inspire goodness, wholeness, contentedness and joy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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