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Arlo Guthrie’s Santa Song

Posted on December 10, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

Back to the holiday season, Arlo sings about Santa:

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Redbubble is Crazy

Posted on December 9, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

If anyone is ordering from my site this holiday season, I apologize for the message that Redbubble is sending about being a thoughtless jerk while showing they are illiterate. Also, the sticker they send with the crying woman (or god … Continue reading →

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Silliness at Target

Posted on December 9, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

Departing from Restore Oregon to play in the season (and get some paying work done), I did a couple sketches of Mitchell and I from a time where we were having a hard time (many losses) but somehow, we always … Continue reading →

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Ho-Ho-Ho!

Posted on December 5, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

My mom is housebound. She hates it. I decided to make a card for her of her giant Santa (given to her by friends in Laguna Beach) which she often used to hold presents on her rattan chair. Turned out … Continue reading →

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Restore Oregon Endangered Places 2016, Painting the First Set

Posted on December 4, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

This is part of a series for Restore Oregon. Thanks to Drew Nasto, Craig Powell, and for the various locations for allowing me to use historic images to place into sketch format to commemorate the projects! This post shows the … Continue reading →

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Restore Oregon Endangered Places 2016, Drawing the First Set

Posted on December 3, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

This is part of a series for Restore Oregon. Thanks to photographers Drew Nasto and Craig Powell, and for the various locations for allowing me to use historic images to place into sketch format to commemorate the projects! I hope … Continue reading →

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Restore Oregon Celebration Dinner, The Event

Posted on December 3, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

Mitchell and I attended the Restoration Celebration to raise money for the the 2016 Most Endangered Places, and to hear the winners of the 2015 Demuro Awards, as the guest of one of our clients, Karla Pearlstein of Restoring History. … Continue reading →

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Restoration Oregon Celebration Dinner, Photographs to Layout

Posted on November 29, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

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Restore Oregon Celebration Dinner, Process

Posted on November 28, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

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Sketching Memories of Our Staycation, 10 Jai is Sick

Posted on November 26, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

My beloved Jai has been ill. Terrible diarrhea and finally diagnosed with IBS — irritable bowel syndrome. This is a TERRIBLE ordeal for the little guy — Montezuma’s revenge 8-12 times a day, always hungry (it masks as hunger), losing … Continue reading →

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What I’m Painting to Today

Posted on November 21, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

I love painting to this kind of energy! What’s your favorite music?

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Sketching Memories of Our Staycation, 8 Terrorism

Posted on November 20, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

What happened in Beirut and Paris is horrifying, and then, how the USA politicians ran with it even before bodies had been counted was disgusting. These words by Warsan Shire moved me, and I hope she is fine with me … Continue reading →

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VSW: Angra do Heroísmo, 4

Posted on November 14, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

Our Virtual Sketching group was led this month by Toni, who took us to the island of Angra do Heroísmo. I went back to push the boundaries of using inks and watercolors, wanting to sketch impressions of Angra do Heroísmo. … Continue reading →

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VSW: Angra do Heroísmo, 3

Posted on November 12, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

Our Virtual Sketching group was led this month by Toni, who took us to the island of Angra do Heroísmo. This new way of creating layouts works better on this page, with the tree dividing and blending the three images. … Continue reading →

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VSW: Angra do Heroísmo, 2

Posted on November 11, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

Our Virtual Sketching group was led this month by Toni, who took us to the island of Angra do Heroísmo. I tried a new layout this time, trying an overlapping, more relaxed look. Not that I don’t love a grid. … Continue reading →

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VSW: Angra do Heroísmo, 1

Posted on November 9, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

Our Virtual Sketching group was led this month by Toni, who took us to the island of Angra do Heroísmo. Such a treat — I’ve never even heard of this island! My push for myself is to continue to work … Continue reading →

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Sketching Memories of Our Staycation, 5 Yellow Truck

Posted on November 8, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

Is there anything cooler than an old truck? It brings back memories of my baby brother’s blue truck, of my grandparents ranch and their Grange friends, of riding in the back of my middle brother’s truck with my arms around … Continue reading →

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Sketching Memories of Our Staycation, 4 Studio is Best

Posted on November 5, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

The best coffee is made in our presspot, by Mitchell. Organic French or Italian roast, he grinds it Turkish, so fine it is like espresso. Thin sliced organic ginger (way more than you’d think) and dark brown organic sugar added … Continue reading →