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
My feeble attempts to paint watercolor with no pencil marks continue. This is a Reclining Buddha from the Buddha Park in Laos (Wiki image bottom.) I had pencil/pen sketched the head a while back — now I did a very … Continue reading →
Originally posted on katwritesfood:
Some people despise prepared garlic; I cannot always take the time for fresh garlic and so, I always have a bottle of Christopher Ranch Organic Chopped Garlic on hand. Ditto, if you don’t have fresh lemons…
I love to continually learn, going where the uncomfortable edge is; this led me to say yes when asked to join a small group of artist from around the world who were willing to try teaching each other and seeing … Continue reading →
Just about the cutest thing in the world has happened at RedBubble: My line on baby clothes. I had to share! I ordered big tote bags for our groceries for myself and Mitchell too — Added a few more images, … Continue reading →
I don’t think he wants Solstice! He wants to shine brightly year around! Mexicali suns are now on tote bags! (And of course, in cards and prints.) Happy Solstice (and some shameless marketing!) I agree to Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial … Continue reading →
This is such a sweet post — I am giving you a taste then you can go to see her blog to finish: Friday, June 20, 2014 Living the Rich Life Now that school’s out, every time I leave my … Continue reading →
Sitting Buddha can be Shakyamuni, a host of Tibetan deities, but I am including the female Buddha above. I love her peaceful face and head; she looks like she is dressed in bright silks. These and others were created as … Continue reading →
This week I was off my game — drugs do not make for better art, and I hurt my hip. So for better or worse, I decided to draw and paint Buddha’s head. I have several statues, which makes it … Continue reading →
Originally posted on Lunar Moondae:
She is pregnant at the full moon Joyful to be wet watercolor, To have juicy deep rich earthy gemstones surround her. No Worries. ☾ I agree to the Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial 4.0 International License, which you…
Blue ink with Cocoiro pen and waterbrush (lightly) on Okima OE NOTES sketchbook. Learning to be faster and less structured, less pencil, more ink. Then I played with her in watercolors: Daniel Smith and Golden’s QoR. I enjoyed hitting a new … Continue reading →
Posted in art, color, drawing, india ink, sketchbook, timed painting, watercolor
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Tagged buddha, Cocoiro pens, full moon, Kannon, Kwan Yin, ocean, OE sketchbook, Quan Yin, river
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This is an interesting video on Painting Conservation, which I found through my husband, in an article in the Guardian: Restoration reveals hidden whale in 17th-century Dutch painting. It is interesting to me not only from a conservation standpoint, but … Continue reading →
Originally posted on katwritesfood:
My niece Heather gave me this funny wire basting brush when I was 19 (she was 11) and moving into my first apartment. I didn’t think much of it at the time; I wasn’t that good…
Originally posted on Lunar Moondae:
As the light grew, She used the Ocean to paint Her emotional body. I hadn’t planned it, but this moonth I am painting my cycle. Here we are at the First Quarter, and I wake…
I still am not fond of pastels, but managed to create a piece I like enough to sell or frame from a photo I took of the old building wall across the street from Shoji, our favorite sushi bar, in … Continue reading →
Originally posted on donegallizdoyle:
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Originally posted on katwritesfood:
Garlic greens are so wonderful, and they are only at the Farmer’s Markets for a short time in late spring, early summer. We buy handfuls and roast or grill them with a little olive oil, and…
I’ve spoken about the series on My Family I created for a year-long study group with Brugh Joy. One of my favorite paintings from the series is of my grandmother, Lyle Genevieve Smith. I was the last grandchild, and so … Continue reading →
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Originally posted on katwritesfood:
Yuuummmmm, I love it when my husband cooks. He is a good breakfast cook, especially when I want bump eggs. This morning I volunteered him for the job, and we finally tried the Chukar eggs. Chukar…