Author Archives: D. Katie Powell

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About D. Katie Powell

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. . . 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

Process: My first Brush Pen Sketches, No Pencil!

Posted on September 10, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

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 … Continue reading →

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Process: Loading my waterbrushes . . .

Posted on September 9, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

I am doing accounting work this week (argh) but spent time yesterday loading my extra waterbrushes with liquid watercolor.  I had some Luma colors that I have never really used much, and some colors I loaded right out of the … Continue reading →

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75 Day Challenge: Gads what day??? 41!

Posted on September 7, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

Brenda Swenson has a drawing challenge to draw every day for 75 days. We are supposed to use a black or blue pen, but I know I will not do that one. Still, I play along because challenges are fun … Continue reading →

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When you say you feel uncomfortable sketching in public . . .

Posted on September 6, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

I’ve made a new friend, Richard Johnson.  He is an Urban Sketcher, an artist, a husband, a dad, and a reporter for the Washington Post.  I am awed at what he does, both where he does it and his fabulous … Continue reading →

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Sending You Off to Cathy Johnson’s Blog

Posted on August 31, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

She is one of my favorite artists; her perspective is uniquely hers, and is a joy. Giving you a taste, then off you go — I don’t know how to reblog from blogspot. Nurturing creativity…or killing it Last time I … Continue reading →

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Coloring A Drawing

Posted on August 29, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

I’ve been doing a lot of drawing lately, ink mostly.  I decided to try creating a photocopy of my drawings and water-coloring them.  I could not use heavy watercolor paper because my copier bends, but gave it a go with … Continue reading →

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75 Day Challenge: 22-28

Posted on August 28, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

Brenda Swenson has a drawing challenge to draw every day for 75 days. We are supposed to use a black or blue pen, but I know I will not do that one. Still, I play along because challenges are fun … Continue reading →

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What Artists Can Do: Homeless Veterans (Washington Post)

Posted on August 26, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

This is an amazing and touching article in the Washington Post, which I came by via one of the artists, Richard Johnson.  Drawing The World Together Once we were soldiers They are only translucent distorted shadows of the soldiers, marines, … Continue reading →

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Our Happy Mug

Posted on August 25, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

This is our Happy Mug.  If one of us says we need the Happy Mugs, we know which ones they are.  Their history was we bought them at a time when we needed a shot of happy in the morning, … Continue reading →

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A Trip Through PSU’s Farmer’s Market: Lobster Mushrooms

Posted on August 22, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

The mushroom stall at the entrance to PSU’s Farmer’s Market is always so tempting. I love mushrooms, and have tried most that I’ve seen at the market. Lobster mushrooms have the bright (seriously this bright) orange which is why I … Continue reading →

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75-Day Challenge: Days 14-21

Posted on August 21, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

Brenda Swenson has a drawing challenge to draw every day for 75 days. We are supposed to use a black or blue pen, but I know I will not do that one. Still, I play along because challenges are fun … Continue reading →

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Lojong Practice: 3 Friendliness

Posted on August 20, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

Originally posted on Zenkatwrites's Blog:
I am using Weeping Buddha and the lojong sayings and commentary from Training the Mind and Cultivating Loving-Kindness by Chogyam Trungpa as a study, together. I’ve been practicing tonglen for almost three decades, and…

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The Idea of Assignments: Coffee Mug

Posted on August 19, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

I am a self-starter, and so need no prompting to get me going, AND, I am enjoying the process of doing the same thing along with so many others in a class.  It is just plain fun. Take this challenge, … Continue reading →

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Back to Watercolors: Buddha Maya

Posted on August 19, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

For several weeks I was immersed in work and drawing classes. My goal was to wean me from my addiction to my pencil, so that when I wanted to bravely use pen and ink, I would have that as an … Continue reading →

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75 Day Sketch Challenge: Day 8 – 13

Posted on August 17, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

Brenda Swenson has a drawing challenge to draw every day for 75 days. We are supposed to use a black or blue pen, but I know I will not do that one. Still, I play along because challenges are fun … Continue reading →

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The Secret of Drawing from the BBC: Videos

Posted on August 14, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

I am posting these as much for me as to share with you! Apparently this week I am becoming a vlog site!  I have not had time to review but they looked so interesting . . .   “This four part … Continue reading →

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Robin Williams

Posted on August 14, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

Yes, it’s an ad.  And it touched me.

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From Vimeo, a film by Liberatum on Creativity

Posted on August 13, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

I am busy with a deadline, and am not even online much for a few days. I found this from a friend, and it is inspiring and thoughtful.  Enjoy!

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