gouache – Polly Castor

Chameleon in Gouache: Freckle Face
By Polly Castor on February 5, 2016
Here is a 12" x 12" painting of a chameleon I did in gouache.
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New Gouache: Dreamtime
By Polly Castor on November 3, 2014
This piece mixes my appreciation for aboriginal art with my penchant for painting dots and circles.
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Three New Gouaches
By Polly Castor on October 28, 2014
I find I do better all around if I paint regularly. Gouache is a good medium for keeping your...
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I Painted These Two Still Lifes
By Polly Castor on February 11, 2014
As part of my New Year’s project, I’m giving myself some self-directed painting exercises. Since I am a photographer,...
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My Bear Stories
By Polly Castor on September 13, 2013
I was six on a trip out west with my family. As the youngest, I was standing on the...
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Three Dotted Gouaches in my Artist’s Journal
By Polly Castor on April 26, 2013
I’ve done these three gouaches in my artist journal lately to study the effect of dots– their placement and...
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My New Gouache: A Turkish Sultan’s Portrait
By Polly Castor on December 11, 2012
I read a book called "My Name is Red" that I did not like enough to review here, but...
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Two New Gouaches
By Polly Castor on November 23, 2012
I did these two new gouaches by candlelight during the hurricane and just today, with this excellent weather, I...
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Two Colorful Doodles
By Polly Castor on March 5, 2012
Here are my most recent doodles...
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Today’s Painting
By Polly Castor on August 30, 2011
The hurricane gave me an opportunity to paint when I haven’t gotten to do in all too long. This...
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Today’s Painting
By Polly Castor on January 5, 2010
Above and below is the painting I did today. I was starved for paint, doing nothing creative except but...
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My New Painting
By Polly Castor on December 2, 2009
I completed a project that had been following me around for weeks and finally I deserved the time to...
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Today’s post was a Gift from God. Opening your email this morning truly lifted my Spirit. Thank you.

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

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I never before found computers this beautiful….

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

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.

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

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You inspire goodness, wholeness, contentedness and joy.

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

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

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

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

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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 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.

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!

Thanks for your strong, bright and clear art work!

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.

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

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!!

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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!

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!!!

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

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!

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

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

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

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

You are terrific and amazing. In many outstanding ways.

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 !

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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.

Love these colours and the strong contrasts Polly!

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!

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

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.

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

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

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

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!

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

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

Thank you for passing along such wise words.

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!

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

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

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

Your work is always spirited and inspirational.

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

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…

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

Sounds delicious and simple! Two of my favorite adjectives!

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

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

Hoping others can/will read this…

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

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

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

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 .

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

Your inspiration and love of nature is appreciated!

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

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

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

Your eyes are keen and your photographs dynamic.

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Your blogs are a delight.

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

AUDACIOUSLY GORGEOUS!!!!! (:

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

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

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

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

Wow…you have made carrots sexy!

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This speaks to me. Love your work, Polly.

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beautifully written, Polly … captures my sentiments exactly.❤️

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!

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

Your blog is very interesting and insightful.

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

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

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

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

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

Polly Castor

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

Posts tagged with ‘gouache’

Chameleon in Gouache: Freckle Face

New Gouache: Dreamtime

Three New Gouaches

I Painted These Two Still Lifes

My Bear Stories

Three Dotted Gouaches in my Artist’s Journal

My New Gouache: A Turkish Sultan’s Portrait

Two New Gouaches

Two Colorful Doodles

Today’s Painting

Today’s Painting

My New Painting

Favorite Books

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