Category Archives: art

Kakimori: Golf Palms at Night

Posted on November 28, 2022 by dkatiepowellart

Getting the hang of the Kakimori nib! ☾ To hear about classes, follow me on Instagram, Facebook or check out my new, improved dkatiepowellart.com “Memory is more indelible than ink.” Anita Loos, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. “I think not….” Me… why … Continue reading →

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Kakimori: OM

Posted on November 19, 2022 by dkatiepowellart

I continue to play with my Kakimori nibbed pens. I now have both the brass and the steel nibs. I love being able to change ink colors quickly by dipping, yet they hold more ink than a dip pen. My … Continue reading →

VSW: Sheree’s Naners

Posted on September 5, 2022 by dkatiepowellart

This post is about taking a sketch to a finished watercolor, or an idea to a commissioned piece. Sheree, a friend from high school, posted a photo of her banana tree, above left. I was intrigued by the color, especially … Continue reading →

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Inky Green Tara

Posted on May 30, 2022 by dkatiepowellart

I’ve drawn Green Tara many times. She is based on our Ganges River clay version of Green Tara. A challenge for me, she is very colorful and detailed, AND, I am still pushing for a loose wash effect. I can … Continue reading →

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Lifting Paint

Posted on May 19, 2022 by dkatiepowellart

I’ve heard of lifting paint but never tried it. I didn’t like the looks of the heavy gouache on the nose of the Pinto Pony, and so I thought I’d give it a try. I carefully and gently used a … Continue reading →

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Dragon

Posted on April 25, 2022 by dkatiepowellart

I think this is what they call blurple… Dragon’s Night… a blue-purple! This dragon sports it nicely, doncha think? It seems to glow under the flash, above! A new color for me, and I’ll do lots more sketching with it! … Continue reading →

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My Perfect Journal

Posted on February 4, 2022 by dkatiepowellart

I’ve been journaling for 50 years, art journaling for forty (first architectural ideas, now art). I’ve tried many journals before finding my perfect journal. I bought the Chinese Journals (left, and btw, review in links) from Chinatown in San Fransisco … Continue reading →

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Three Cats: The End of a Sketchbook

Posted on December 11, 2021 by dkatiepowellart

Sleeping in Mitchell’s legs, all three of them. I don’t know how he does it… but maybe that’s what keeps him warm on cold winter nights! Chonky Gibbs, left, Yaman, center, and Savitri, far right. To hear about classes, follow … Continue reading →

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Accordion Hearts

Posted on November 24, 2021 by dkatiepowellart

Home sick last week, a cold… Feeling really punky. Not able to wrap my fuzzy mind around anything, so went to icon I’ve doodled and painted all my life, hearts. Cheery. A symbol of love. What’s not to like? I … Continue reading →

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Bright Ideas: Waterman Inks

Posted on October 27, 2021 by dkatiepowellart

Waterman inks are ancient, not a trendy newcomer. They come in few but lovely colors, are a great price, and they take good care of our pens. Happy New Moon! Bright Ideas multi-color journal (which I am not sure is … Continue reading →

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Bright Ideas: Platinum Carbon Pen

Posted on October 25, 2021 by dkatiepowellart

I adore my Platinum Carbon pen> They made a HUGE mistake when they discontinued them… I bought a few when I heard the news (guess that makes me a hoarder) because this is my workhorse pen. I free-handed this wonky … Continue reading →

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Tools: Leonardo Officina Italiana Pen

Posted on October 9, 2021 by dkatiepowellart

Red is my favorite color… I love pens! I love gifts! Imagine how thrilled I am with three favorite things coming together in one pen? Thrilled! Leonardo Officina Italiana Pen in Red Passion… Filled with Robert Oster Direct Sun! This … Continue reading →

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A Cuppa for Tracey

Posted on September 2, 2021 by dkatiepowellart

I painted this cuppa in honor of Tracey… I will always think of her when i am painting watercolors, but especially when I paint teacups… Hers were so lovely! Enjoy some videos here. To hear about classes, follow me on … Continue reading →

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Death of a Friend and Teacher

Posted on August 21, 2021 by dkatiepowellart

I spent the morning grieving the loss of Tracey Fletcher King from this world. I would not be the artist I am without her generosity toward this newbie watercolorist, as she encouraged me to be me and not try to … Continue reading →

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Inky Thots: Robert Oster’s Vanness Exclusives

Posted on April 14, 2021 by dkatiepowellart

I love Robert Oster inks, and his newest exclusives to Vanness are gorgeous! *ps if they sell out they will restock but don’t wait too long; you can preorder!* My sketches below were drawn with a dip pen on cold … Continue reading →

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Lojong 52: Misinterpretation

Posted on April 5, 2020 by dkatiepowellart

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 →