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Garuda with Washes, Three
On this final (for now) Garuda, here is the story of Mitchell’s Garuda. Mitchell and I were buying statues from a Tibetan man in Nepal (long story, another time) and had never met him nor spoken with him. An anthropologist … Continue reading
USk: Nick’s Italian Cafe, McMinnville
McMinnville Oregon is a sleepy town with great places to eat, and a wonderful art store (Merriartist) which is staffed by people who either know the products or say they don’t, a refreshing change from overly huge chain stores that … Continue reading
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Tagged art journal, Daniel Smith watercolors, drawing, McMinnville, Nick's Italian Cafe, Oregon, Platinum Carbon pen, Strathmore journal, urban sketcher, urban sketchers, Urban Sketchers Portland, watercolor
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Garuda with Washes, Second
I am really happy with the Garuda above! I wanted him to come alive, and not be a statue on a dais as he is shown in my post from earlier this week. I began with a pencil sketch in … Continue reading
Posted in art journal, Buddha, drawing, gods and goddesses, graphite, journal, painting, process, sketchbook, watercolor
Tagged art journal, buddhist, Daniel Smith watercolors, De Atramentis Document ink, Garuda, Holbein, Platinum Carbon pen, Platinum Preppy pen, Portland Oregon, QoR watercolors, Strathmore journal, vedic, watercolor
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Garuda with Washes, The First
I continue to work the various levels in washes, learning as I go. I worked with one of Mitchell’s favorite statues (right) which has a lovely history, which I will tell you all about in one of these posts when … Continue reading
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Tagged art journal, buddhist, Garuda, journal, lord vishnu, Platinum Carbon pen, Strathmore journal, vedic, washes, watercolor
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Roz Stendahl
This is similar to a re-blog. Roz Stendahl is a favorite artist for me to watch. She shares all and that is something I admire. Helps me tremendously by saving me from buying things I don’t really want by explaining … Continue reading
Syn Studio Classwork: Demo Two: Cast Drawing
Marc Taro Holmes is my inspiration on trying to get this watercolor thang down to my liking. Here is his “famous” “Tea, Milk, Honey” demo. He shows us this in several ways on his blog, but being a Ganesha fan … Continue reading
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Zen Cats and Watercolor Washes
After my frustration at Kiva Tearoom, I decided I needed to go back and just play with washes. Middle of the night I read suggestions from several watercolor books on washes. I sketched the Zazen Cats, fun images I come … Continue reading
Posted in art, art journal, Buddha, color, creativity, gods and goddesses, graphite, journal, painting, pen & ink, pencil, process, sketchbook, watercolor
Tagged Aquabee Super Deluxe Journal, Beta Journal, buddha, buddhist, Cat, Daniel Smith watercolors, meditating cat, Pentalic 2B woodless pencil, Pentel Brush Pen, Platinum Carbon pen, QoR watercolors, Stillman & Birn, sun, watercolor, zazen, zen, zen cat
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The Question of Light: Tilda Swinton’s speech at the Rothko Chapel
Originally posted on Conner Habib:
Below is the only place to read Tilda Swinton’s moving and radiant speech at the Rothko Chapel in Texas. Why do I have it? A brief explanation. Last year, actress Tilda Swinton was presented with…
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USk: Kiva Tearoom, NW Portland
I braved another day of sketching with the intention to sketch people in a crowded place. There were few people in today — what? — Saturday in Portland? This post is a big deal for me because I am posting … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, art journal, journal, painting, pen & ink, process, sketchbook, urban sketchers, watercolor
Tagged Alphabet District Portland, art journal, Daniel Smith watercolors, Delta journal, journal, KIVA tearoom, NW Industrial Sanctuary Portland, NW Portland, Platinum Carbon pen, Portland Oregon, QoR watercolors, Strathmore journal, urban sketchers, Urban Sketchers Portland, USk, watercolor
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USk: St. Honoré, Lake Oswego
I risked my weight loss diet and spent 90 minutes at St. Honoré Boulangerie to sketch while Mitchell went to a client’s home. (Yes I did “break it — but only a tiny bit with a teeny chaussen aux pommes … Continue reading
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Tagged art journal, boulangerie, Daniel Smith watercolors, De Atramentis Document ink, Hero pen, Lake Oswego, Platinum Carbon pen, Platinum Preppy pen, Portland Oregon, Primatek, QoR watercolors, Sailor pen, St. Honoré, urban sketchers, Urban Sketchers Portland, USk, watercolor
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Happy Imbolc
The groundhog saw his shadow; more snow, which is a GOOD thing. Prayers to Brigit should be said at sunset. Brigit is the patroness of poetry, blacksmithing, cattle, sacred wells, and the arrival of early spring May I become at … Continue reading
USk: Drawing Around Portland
I haven’t had much time to paint anything this week but found moments in the car. Being back in a city is overwhelming in terms of the cacophony of lines and layers, rhythms and patterns. (Yes I spelled that wrong … Continue reading
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Tagged bridge, bridgetown, Daniel Smith watercolors, I-5, Interstate, Noodlers ink, Platinum Preppy pen, Portland Oregon, Strathmore journal, struggle, Swan Island, urban sketcher, urban sketchers, Urban Sketchers Portland, USk, watercolor
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What’s Inside the Traveling Studio of an 18th Century Miniature Portrait Artist?
Originally posted on Laurie Benson's Cozy Drawing Room:
Miniature Portrait Painter’s Box. Probably United States ca. 1790s. Mahogany with brass fittings. This late eighteenth century artist’s box is like a portable portrait studio. It’s believed to have belonged to…
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Mimi and Pa’s Ranch
I wish my grandfather had not sold their ranch in California. I have all good memories there of family and being a kid and critters and holidays and making things and first riding a horse and shooting a rifle and … Continue reading
Posted in art journal, history, journal, memory, painting, sketchbook, watercolor, writing
Tagged california hills, family, Grass Valley, Native Californian, Oregon House, ranch
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Honu Turtle Doodle
Just a doodle. My grandma loved turtles and I love sea turtles. BTW, some of my turtles are for sale in my Redbubble shop! Aquabee Super Deluxe 9×9-inch journal with a Platinum Preppy fountain pen, Noodler’s Heart of Darkness ink … Continue reading
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Tagged Aquabee Super Deluxe Journal, art journal, doodle, full moon, Honu, moon, ocean, Platinum Preppy pen, sea turtles, watercolor
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An Open Letter To WordPress
Originally posted on Fish Of Gold:
Dear WordPress, I am loath to write yet another letter to you, since I typically prefer to spend my time writing actual blog posts, but I’ve been bitching on Twitter and in your forums…
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The current palette and brush
Shari Blaukoft is one of my favorite painters to follow. Here is a recent posting of her current palette on her new blog post, and also links to Parkablogs, which is another great blog to follow if you are a … Continue reading
USk: Palm Motor Hotel
Whenever I drive by the Palm Motor Hotel I get a little surge of home energy. It looks like motels I remember staying in when visiting Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. I’ve always loved these Mid-Century Modern signs. Today I … Continue reading
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Tagged art journal, caput mortem, MCM, Mid-Century Modern, motor hotels, Noodlers ink, palm, Palm Motor Hotel, palm sign, Portland Oregon, Strathmore journal, urban sketchers, Urban Sketchers Portland, watercolor
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D.Katie Powell Art 