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Solstice Memory

Posted on December 22, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

Puja’s on the Solstice. One of our winter traditions. When we are where we can’t make a fire in the brazier we find other ways to “make” a fire! Part of my holiday memory gift to Mitchell this year, I … Continue reading →

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Kissing Christmas

Posted on December 20, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

The tassel man. Seriously, the differences between my sweetie and I in terms of decor is that I am a modernist and my man loves rich tapestries, textures, passementerie and tassels. I gave him a set of Indian red beaded … Continue reading →

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Sketching Memories of Our Staycation, 1

Posted on October 24, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

I love sketching in journals because I love making our memories come to life. Mitchell and I are staying in Portland for our vacation; I am told the hip thing to call it is a “staycation.” Mostly we are working … Continue reading →

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My Business Sketchbook: Our Holiday Card

Posted on December 18, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

It was fun to create a holiday card this year, the end of my first year of watercolors! I had good models in a late 19th century chair from a set that will be conserved next year, and our cats, … Continue reading →

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Wonderful Callligraphy Videos

Posted on August 1, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

I found Paul Antonio’s calligraphy videos through My Creative Resolution.  He is so much fun to watch — I will try his techniques and have saves a number of his videos on you tube! Have a good weekend — I’ve … Continue reading →

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New Products on RedBubble!

Posted on June 27, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

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 →

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Happy Solstice!

Posted on June 21, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

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 →

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Sunday is Shameless Plug Day

Posted on April 6, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

I am working on becoming a full-time artist, not a starving artist and not an artist that has another job, even if I am my own boss. All I wanna do is paint *sigh* don’t we all? I expect you … Continue reading →

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My Palm Trees On Redbubble!

Posted on March 3, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

I love palms and love my own palm trees.  It is odd in this day to hear an artist say they love this or that, but I can’t lie — I love my palms.  It is hard to part with … Continue reading →

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