Category Archives: challenge

June Challenge, First Week

Posted on June 5, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

I’m participating in another keeping-me-sane while recouping challenge! This months prompts are really good, and I am working small and fast. Selfie started it, and this is one from an image we use in the business.  Shell game was next. … Continue reading →

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May Challenge, Wrapping up

Posted on May 31, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

Let’s start with an image I like. This was not from the EDM prompts (which continued to be pretty boring) but from a friend’s prompts for herself this month — a vegetable in season, and these are special because they … Continue reading →

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May After Surgery: Recouping, In Pain, and Bored

Posted on May 17, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

I guess it is good to be able to say I am bored. Drawing this EDM challenge has not helped all that much because it is a bit like a coloring book, not what I am interested in.  On the … Continue reading →

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May Sketches: Heading Into Surgery

Posted on May 12, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

Tough week, as I head into my LAST surgery for kidney stones. At a client meeting in Washington, I painted a bit with my feet up. The moon looked full out our window early morning. We have names for our … Continue reading →

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May Sketches, Cinco de Mayo

Posted on May 5, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

My month of fake journaling has come to an end, and sadly (in terms of sharing) my next projects is top secret.  Someday I’ll post it, but not for a LONG time.  I am participating in a month long challenge … Continue reading →

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Art Journal: Black and White

Posted on January 17, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

Middle of the night, can’t sleep, found shells on the dresser. Drawn in an Stillman & Birn Alpha journal with Noodler’s Heart of Darkness ink.          I agree to Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial 4.0 International License, which you can learn more … Continue reading →

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Art Journaling: Miscellaneous Picks

Posted on January 15, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

Random sketches from my journal, continuing to play with the watercolors is the point. My confidence is growing; I am dropping into my best drawing habits from my teens and twenties.  While sketching my favorite coffee cup, I realized why … Continue reading →

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My “Business” Sketchbook: Webbing Stretchers

Posted on January 3, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

My commitment to documenting the upholstery studio is ongoing; a challenge prompted this watercolor sketch. I said no more challenges but this list is too much fun. I chose Mitchell’s webbing stretchers because they happened to be setting on his … Continue reading →

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She Sings Gratitude

Posted on December 26, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

My last tree of the season.  I had fun with my made-up trees; our cats had fun with their undecorated tree! She sings gratitude for her good fortune and prays for those in need. ☾ Aquabee Super Deluxe 9×9-inch (of … Continue reading →

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Holiday Images

Posted on December 25, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

A challenge, accepted.  I had fun doing several trees and ornaments! Messy Messy Merry Merry! And a day of painting in our pajamas, eating sinful treats, and curling up for naps. My kinda holiday! May yours be peaceful and bright! … Continue reading →

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75 Day Challenge: 48 To 57

Posted on September 14, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

Brenda Swenson has a drawing challenge to draw every day for 75 days. We are supposed to use a black or blue pen, but I know I will not do that one. Still, I play along because challenges are fun … Continue reading →

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75 Day Challenge: 42 to 47

Posted on September 11, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

Brenda Swenson has a drawing challenge to draw every day for 75 days. We are supposed to use a black or blue pen, but I know I will not do that one. Still, I play along because challenges are fun … Continue reading →

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75 Day Challenge: 22-28

Posted on August 28, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

Brenda Swenson has a drawing challenge to draw every day for 75 days. We are supposed to use a black or blue pen, but I know I will not do that one. Still, I play along because challenges are fun … Continue reading →

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Our Happy Mug

Posted on August 25, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

This is our Happy Mug.  If one of us says we need the Happy Mugs, we know which ones they are.  Their history was we bought them at a time when we needed a shot of happy in the morning, … Continue reading →

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75-Day Challenge: Days 14-21

Posted on August 21, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

Brenda Swenson has a drawing challenge to draw every day for 75 days. We are supposed to use a black or blue pen, but I know I will not do that one. Still, I play along because challenges are fun … Continue reading →

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The Idea of Assignments: Coffee Mug

Posted on August 19, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

I am a self-starter, and so need no prompting to get me going, AND, I am enjoying the process of doing the same thing along with so many others in a class.  It is just plain fun. Take this challenge, … Continue reading →

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75 Day Sketch Challenge: Day 8 – 13

Posted on August 17, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

Brenda Swenson has a drawing challenge to draw every day for 75 days. We are supposed to use a black or blue pen, but I know I will not do that one. Still, I play along because challenges are fun … Continue reading →

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75-Day Sketch Challenge: Days 1- 8

Posted on August 9, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

Brenda Swenson has a drawing challenge to draw every day for 75 days. We are supposed to use a black or blue pen, but I know I will not do that one. Still, I play along because challenges are fun … Continue reading →

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