Process: My first Brush Pen Sketches, No Pencil!

Posted on September 10, 2014 by dkatiepowellart

Today I created my first brush drawing, wonky, clean and lovely.
Five minutes, done, no attempt to brush over, single strokes.
Very exciting for me, so I had to share.
This one is in my lojong journal. By the time I complete the drawing I
will have journal notes for my ongoing commentary on my practice.

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hollywood baby turned beach gurl turned steel&glass city gurl turned cowgurl turned herb gurl turned green city gurl. . . artist writer photographer. . . cat lover but misses our big dogs, gone to heaven. . . buddhist and interested in the study of spiritual traditions. . . foodie, organic, lover of all things mik, partner in conservation business mpfconservation, consummate blogger, making a dream happen, insomniac who is either reading buddhist teachings or not-so-bloody mysteries or autobio journal thangs early in the morning when i can't sleep

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9 Responses to Process: My first Brush Pen Sketches, No Pencil!

Sammy D. says:

September 10, 2014 at 5:55 pm

Congratulations, Katie!! I know from your previous posts that this truly is a huge step for you. Loving your beautiful creations as always XXOO

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- dkatiepowellart says:
  
  September 10, 2014 at 6:14 pm
  
  Lainy, Isabella and Sammy, thanks so much.
  
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isabella says:

September 10, 2014 at 5:55 pm

I really like your style!
XOXO,
Isabella

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Lainey says:

September 10, 2014 at 6:04 pm

Wow, that is awesome! 😉

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foresterartist says:

September 10, 2014 at 6:21 pm

Very nice! I started using brush pens last year and now I can’t be without them. I actually tried one a few years ago and didn’t feel like I had enough control with it. This time has been entirely different. I suppose I didn’t give myself enough time to get to know it.

Also, I probably won’t do my Forestry Friday post this week, again. I have too many other commitments and I want to give it the time it deserves. I haven’t forgotten.

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- dkatiepowellart says:
  
  September 10, 2014 at 6:28 pm
  
  Thanks Tim. I am posting some links you will love on your “about” page. This month I have met some unlikely “freinds” through art — it is very exciting. One is a reporter for the Washington post and another is you! And write it as you can — I’ve subscribed . . .
  
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  - foresterartist says:
    
    September 10, 2014 at 6:33 pm
    
    Thank you so much Katie. We may never be able to agree on everything, but we still have much in common. As long as we can talk about the rest, it’s all good.
    
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    - dkatiepowellart says:
      
      September 10, 2014 at 6:38 pm
      
      Yes. Opening my heart and working through things is much better. If only we could get the dems and repubs to do the same. I remember when it was once that way.
      
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      - foresterartist says:
        
        September 10, 2014 at 6:41 pm
        
        Yes, I agree. Too much time spent on empowering and not enough on doing the right thing. They certainly can find some common ground.
        
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