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You can be alone without solitude. You can be around others without community. Undistracted presence is needed for both I think.

Here's a sneak peek of our Candlemas issue, which should be arriving in your mailboxes with gorgeous artwork from Emily A. Pastor soon: dappledthings.org/store/p/candle…

If you haven't seen the new issue of Dappled Things yet, you had better. Emily A. Pastor 's cover and portfolio are, as expected, a highlight and indicate her debt to that most lovable of painters, Bouguereau. I have four poems in the issue and I think this one will be the

Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul. -Augustine

Art does not reproduce the visible. Rather, it makes visible. — Paul Klee

My Lenten resolution. Plant more beauty, then paint them. Here a freesia.

Daffodils in Light oil on panel 8x10

This book came in the mail today, and I have to say, Paul J. Pastor , it's amazing and engaging from the very beginning. Wonderfully done.

“Hollow” oil on panel, 12x16, available. I love the depth and simplicity of this painting with just a hint of western gothic vibes.

Still finishing up the details and adjustments on this painting, but she’s coming along. 🕯️

At long last, The Locust Years by Paul J. Pastor (Paul J. Pastor) has arrived. This rare, luminous book of verse is available in both hard and soft cover.  Early readers have been enthusiastic about The Locust Years, calling it “earthy and ancient,” “a book that helps to heal,”

Today is the day! Celebrate the release of The Locust Years with me? So glad to share this special book.

“Reminiscent of the best of William Blake…” - Malcolm Guite “Resplendent psalters…” - Makoto Fujimura “Teaches us to feel again…” - Justin Whitmel Earley Today’s the day! My new book, The Locust Years, is available wherever you get your books, in hardcover or softcover.

Fresh off the easel…

Silly goose, kitchens are for painting roses. I’ve reopened my online shop with new work here: emilypastor.com/collect

"Coast at Dusk" 12x12in. oil on panel. Painted Yesterday!

When the irresistible urge to make a tiny bouquet overtakes you during your morning cup of coffee:

A small study for some upcoming projects.

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

Work in progress currently on the easel…