Category Archives: calligraphy

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 →

Pandemic Exhaustion

Posted on May 18, 2021 by dkatiepowellart

We’ve been exhausted at the end of our days, and so watch more tele than normal… and also, we often go back to favorite shows rather than try new shows… Lazy and tired and we often fall asleep with the … Continue reading →

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Inky Thots: Birmingham Crisp Formula Inks

Posted on April 12, 2021 by dkatiepowellart

Birmingham has a new lineup of amazing inks, the Crisp Formula Inks. I know, I usual write about inks as an artist, but these inks are made to be compatible with inexpensive everyday papers, without bleed and feathering, which is … Continue reading →

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Killing Winter With Orange, Pens

Posted on February 26, 2020 by dkatiepowellart

Showing my orange pens some love — especially as I added a new pen to the lineup, a bright orange Nemosine — so cheery to use when it is grey skies for a month. Beat the doldrums! Kill winter with … Continue reading →

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1584 by Hahnemühle Giveaway!

Posted on February 23, 2020 by dkatiepowellart

DRUM-ROLL…. And the TWO winners are: From this blog post pull: atoomre! Our winner on Instagram is stacy.hannon! CONGRATS! EMAILS ARE ON THEIR WAY! BTW, they can be purchased at Wet Paint Art and Hyatt! To hear about classes and … Continue reading →

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Morning Coffee

Posted on February 21, 2020 by dkatiepowellart

I wanted to be writing a different kind of blog about my artwork “Morning Coffee” today. I sketch about our lives, and especially times with Mitchell and the cats, the best times of the day, cooking, laughing, color, sharing. Mitchell … Continue reading →

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1584 by Hahnemühle Giveaway!

Posted on February 15, 2020 by dkatiepowellart

The new 1584 Journal by Hahnemühle was sent to me for review by Hahnemühle. They also sent me two journals for giveaway! I added everything you need for your first day out with your journal! To enter, sign up below … Continue reading →

Pen Love

Posted on January 20, 2020 by dkatiepowellart

Who knew in 2015 I would fall in love with fountain pens? My sketch was of the beginnings of my pen obsession… Done in a Moleskin and a Platinum Carbon Pen with Platinum Carbon ink waterproof cartridges, it helped … Continue reading →

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Sketchpack Project 2018: Pen and Ink, Week 4

Posted on August 31, 2018 by dkatiepowellart

This year’s theme: Pen & Ink This year my Sketchpack is to be all inked drawings with a bit of water to move ink color. I almost passed on Di’s challenge but I always have a good time! Making it … Continue reading →

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Sketchpack Project 2018: Pen and In, Week 3

Posted on August 23, 2018 by dkatiepowellart

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VSW: Harold Washington Library, Chicago, 2 Watercolors

Posted on April 12, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

I added a wash coat of color and a bit of detail to the ink sketches. Being a line-work gal, not sure which I like best… You? Moleskin 8×11 watercolor journal, watercolor pencils and Pentalic HB woodless pencil, Platinum Preppy … Continue reading →

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VSW: Harold Washington Library, Chicago, 1Ink

Posted on April 11, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

I look at my pages now that my comfort with fountain pens and watercolors — my materials — to move my eye to design a pleasing page. I love this postmodern building and had little knowledge of it so this … Continue reading →

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Doc Youping Qin

Posted on February 29, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

Dr. Youping Qin is my acupuncturist. My images here are part of a larger set, depicting the history of acupuncture and Chinese immigrants to Oregon. (This post is about the painting, not the story!) Doc Qin has been a Portland … Continue reading →

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Fountain Pen Day! (Late)

Posted on November 12, 2015 by dkatiepowellart

Happy Fountain Pen Day! (Okay it was November 6th, but this Goulet video was not out then. If it doesn’t load, click. This video is for crazy people who love pens, or want to.) The thing is, not wanting to … Continue reading →

Posted in calligraphy, drawing, india ink, pen & ink, review | Tagged De Atramentis Document ink, Goulet, Noodlers ink, Super5 ink | 6 Comments

Gratitude Journal: Discovering New Tools and My Old Nature

Posted on August 1, 2015 by dkatiepowellart

My fascination with pen and ink goes way beyond addiction to art supplies. Not that I can’t be pulled in that direction. I have used mostly acrylics for my 30 years painting as an adult. I loved them, and love … Continue reading →

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Challenges Saved My Sanity

Posted on June 29, 2015 by dkatiepowellart

During this medical debacle, challenges saved my sanity. When you just can’t think of anything to draw and you are stuck looking at the same things day in and out, challenges can prompt giving you a drawing to do without … Continue reading →

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Late Night: Cozy Catz and Lettering

Posted on March 4, 2015 by dkatiepowellart

I am dissatisfied with my lettering. I hear my mother’s voice telling me I used to have such nice lettering! I know I never quite mastered architectural lettering, and now all of a sudden I care. Geesh. So I am … Continue reading →