Monthly Archives: February 2020

Tools: Esterbrook “Estie” Blueberry

Posted on February 8, 2020 by D. Katie Powell

I adore this lovely Estie… it is not the newer Lilac color but the older Blueberry. It is a cross between lovey deep blue-purples and mother-of-pearl. Sweet stub nib glides across the Nostalgie paper! Esterbrook is an excellent company — … Continue reading →

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VSW: Egypt, 4 Giza Sphinx

Posted on February 7, 2020 by D. Katie Powell

View of the Sphinx, from a photo by Evalyn Baker.  Doodling in keeping my commitment to a sketch a day, with a TWSBI Eco 1.1 with Robert Oster Aussie Brown ink. If you’d like to take our virtual sketchwalks the … Continue reading →

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Inky Thots: Troublemaker’s Sea Glass!

Posted on February 4, 2020 by D. Katie Powell

I’ve been waiting to try Troublemaker Inks for a long time… My first bottle (there will be more) finally arrived from Cebu, a province of the Philippines after several weeks, and that after waiting to order for several months. Now … Continue reading →

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VSW: Egypt, 3 River

Posted on February 3, 2020 by D. Katie Powell

View of the river banks near the Valley of the Kings, from a photo by Evalyn Baker.  If you’d like to take our virtual sketchwalks the images are posted in this closed facebook group — come join us! To hear … Continue reading →

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Lojong 47: Encouragement

Posted on February 2, 2020 by D. Katie Powell

I’ve studied through the slogans a dozen times in my life; these are my musings on the slogan currently, what comes up on the day that I am posting the slogan, not a formal interpretation. For that reason they are … Continue reading →

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SoCS: Choices

Posted on February 1, 2020 by D. Katie Powell

I  journal mornings with stream of consciousness exercises, and participate in Linda Hill’s Stream of Consciousness Saturday  whenever I have time.  I write to a timer, 15-20 minutes, no editing except spelling, and of course I add my art!  You … Continue reading →

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