Category Archives: class

Tools: Fineline Masking Fluid

Posted on May 29, 2020 by dkatiepowellart

A few years ago Tracey Fletcher King turned me onto Fineline Masking Fluid. I tried others and found them sticky and thick and messy; not what I wanted in the ways I wanted to use a masking fluid. Fineline’s masking … Continue reading →

Posted in art journal, class, creativity, journal, painting, process, review, sketchbook, tools, watercolor, writing | Tagged #brightwatercolors, #cuppa, #danielsmithwatercolors, #finelinemaskingfluid, #Hahnemühle, #HahnemühleCezanne, #HahnemühleNostalgie, #HahnemühleWatercolourBook, #HahnemühleTonedWatercolourBook, #holbeinwatercolor, #middleofthenight, #nostalgiejournal, Fineline masking fluid, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal, review, watercolor | 8 Comments

VSW: Notre Dame, 2

Posted on May 6, 2019 by dkatiepowellart

I have NO time, and yet want to keep my hand in the game. I am really trying to do fast sketches… no pencil on this one I used a Lamy Al-Star with Robert Oster Graphite ink. I dropped in … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, art journal, challenge, class, creativity, drawing, ink painting, meditation, pen & ink, process, virtual sketching | Tagged #diamineink, #Hahnemühle, #howtodraw, #howtodrawarchitecture, #iloveparis, #notredamecathedral, #pentelaquash, #PentelAquashWaterBrush, #robertosterink, #virtualsketchwalk, architecture, art journal, Lexington Grey Noodlers ink, Paris, virtual sketchwalk | 7 Comments

VSW: Notre Dame

Posted on May 4, 2019 by dkatiepowellart

Many peeps from Virtual Sketchwalk (Facebook group) are having a bit of a nutty right now. It has to do with a Paris walk, and wanting to try Notre Dame, and being a bit overwhelmed! It is a complex building, … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, art journal, challenge, class, creativity, drawing, ink painting, meditation, pen & ink, process, virtual sketching | Tagged #darmstadtink, #fireengineredink, #Hahnemühle, #howtodraw, #howtodrawarchitecture, #iloveparis, #notredamecathedral, #pentelaquash, #PentelAquashWaterBrush, #robertosterink, #virtualsketchwalk, architecture, art journal, De Atramentis Document ink, Lexington Grey Noodlers ink, Paris, Pentalic HB woodless pencil, Super5 ink, virtual sketchwalk | 4 Comments

Workspace Voyeur: Desktop Diaries

Posted on December 7, 2018 by dkatiepowellart

I am a workspace voyeur… I was sent this YouTube video on Oliver Sacks Desk, and what is even better, it is a series. Desk Porn. Back to watching… Many of us spend more waking hours at our desk than … Continue reading →

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#18 on the Top Sketch Websites!

Posted on January 26, 2017 by dkatiepowellart

Top 50 Sketch Websites & Blogs For Sketchers & Artists Woot! I made #18 on the top sketch blogs for sketchers! I am not usually interested in awards but this is comparing me with some people who I think are … Continue reading →

Posted in class, creativity, drawing, memory, painting, pen & ink, process, sketchbook, watercolor, writing | Tagged art, art classes, journal, journaling, sketching | 29 Comments

Tools: Organization

Posted on December 18, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

I am one of those super-organized people. Even before I was an architect. I hear about how hard it is for people to keep track of their images — if on the puter. Understand I am not a Pinterest fan. … Continue reading →

Posted in class, making a living, tools | Tagged filing images, Organization, running an art business | 12 Comments

VSW: Alamo, a Fast Study

Posted on December 9, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

In an effort to begin to discuss how I look at buildings in order to begin to draw them, I took an image of the Alamo and dissected it. Most of this I do by simply looking, but what helps … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, art journal, class, drawing, pen & ink, process, sketchbook, timed painting, urban sketchers, virtual sketching, watercolor | Tagged Alamo, architecture, art journal, Daniel Smith watercolors, De Atramentis Document ink, drawing architecture, Lamy Al-Star, learning perspective, Moleskin Watercolor journal, perspective, Platinum Carbon pen, Sennelier, Texas, urban sketchers, USk, virtual sketchwalk, watercolor | 13 Comments

Lino Printing with Tracey Fletcher King

Posted on October 7, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

I am SO excited: I am taking Tracey Fletcher King’s Lino Printing classes! She is informed, fun, silly, and talented, and is teaching TWO levels, and as I’ve never tried this whole lino-printing thang I am excited to learn from … Continue reading →

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Tools: Filling Ink Converters

Posted on October 2, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

This post is for Deb. Filling and cleaning go hand-in-hand. Goulet offers the pen cleaning package! Goulet has amazing videos and I highly recommend Fountain Pens 101. I was crazy not to take the time to watch the whole series … Continue reading →

Posted in class, pen & ink, process | Tagged converter, filling ink pens, fountain pens, needle syringe, studio set-up | 6 Comments

I’ve got a Patreon Page!

Posted on August 31, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

I’m getting ready to begin teaching, and so, drumroll…. I launched my Patreon page! Yes, here I am asking for your support and money… I support two artists, one on Patreon. For the cost of a coffee out, I contribute … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, art journal, class, creativity, drawing, history of journal, history of sketching, journal, making a living, pen & ink, pencil, watercolor, writing | Tagged art classes, online classes, Patreon, video classes | Leave a comment

Sale on Tracey Fletcher King’s Class!

Posted on June 29, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

Classes are great if you can takeaway even one thing that you use all the time. Tracey Fletcher King’s class helped me to pop or intensify my watercolors. Beginner to intermediate watercolorists, this is a great class! She is having … Continue reading →

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Black HUB IPA Can

Posted on April 3, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

Okay, first off, do NOT sketch in a black watercolor pencil when your first coat will be an Indian Yellow or Quin Gold. Dumb. I tried to wet and wash it off; alas, it did not work well. Also, the … Continue reading →

Posted in art journal, class, pen & ink, recipe, watercolor | Tagged #deliciouspaint, Aquabee Super Deluxe Journal, art journal, Daniel Smith watercolors, De Atramentis Document ink, Greenleaf & Blueberry Watercolors, Organic HUB IPA, Pentel Pocket Brush Pen, Platinum Carbon pen | 14 Comments

Recipes, and Taking Classes!

Posted on March 17, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

I post this with recipe on my foodie blog, but this is a thanks to Tracey and a commentary about taking classes. I am taking an online class by my favorite Aussie, Tracey Fletcher King, called Delicious Paint. A class … Continue reading →

Posted in art journal, class, drawing, pen & ink, recipe, sketchbook, watercolor | Tagged #deliciouspaint, Aquabee Super Deluxe Journal, Daniel Smith watercolors, De Atramentis Document ink, food, grisaille, online classes, Platinum Preppy pen, QoR watercolors, Sugar Chili, Super5 ink, watercolors, White Uniball Signo | 4 Comments

Sugar Corn

Posted on March 13, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

Working from an image for the class, yellow watercolor pencil, Platinum Carbon pen…. Layering watercolors, yellow to deeper yellows and greens, to touches of pinks and Paynes grey, salt added, then white Pitt pen and splatters. I am taking an … Continue reading →

Posted in art journal, class, pen & ink, process, sketchbook, virtual sketching, watercolor | Tagged #deliciouspaint, Aquabee Super Deluxe Journal, art journal, Caran D'ache watercolor pencil, corn, Daniel Smith watercolors, Holbein, Pentalic HB woodless pencil, Platinum Carbon pen, Platinum Preppy pen, Polar Brown Noodlers ink, QoR watercolors, Sennelier, Tracey Fletcher King, watercolor, White Uniball Signo | 9 Comments

Playing with Tracey Fletcher King, 2

Posted on March 13, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

My style, but trying to get the layering of watercolors to work from Tracey’s instructions, with under-painting then top detail painting. I am taking an online class by my favorite Aussie, Tracey Fletcher King, called Delicious Paint. Pentalic Nature Sketch … Continue reading →

Posted in art journal, class, drawing, pen & ink, process, sketchbook, virtual sketching, watercolor | Tagged #deliciouspaint, art journal, Caran D'ache watercolor pencil, Cretacolor Sepia Pencil, Daniel Smith watercolors, Holbein, Pentalic HB woodless pencil, Pentalic Nature Sketch Journal, Platinum Carbon pen, Platinum Preppy pen, Polar Brown Noodlers ink, QoR watercolors, Sennelier, Tracey Fletcher King, watercolor | 4 Comments

Playing with Tracey Fletcher King, 1

Posted on March 9, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

The great thing about taking a class is what you might be pushed to do if you follow try to follow almost follow another artist’s instructions. I am taking an online class by my favorite Aussie, Tracey Fletcher King, called … Continue reading →

Posted in art journal, class, creativity, painting, pen & ink, process, sketchbook, watercolor | Tagged #deliciouspaint, Aquabee Super Deluxe Journal, art journal, Caran D'ache watercolor pencil, Daniel Smith watercolors, Holbein, Pentalic HB woodless pencil, Platinum Carbon pen, Platinum Preppy pen, Polar Brown Noodlers ink, QoR watercolors, Sennelier, Tracey Fletcher King, watercolor, White Uniball Signo | 8 Comments

Tracey Fletcher King’s Delicious Paint

Posted on March 8, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

I am taking a course by my downunder buddy, Tracey Fletcher King. Why do I take classes? I’m no expert (I know few watercolor experts) but I’m okay. . . I take them because I want to see what she’s … Continue reading →

Posted in class, creativity, watercolor | Tagged #deliciouspaint, Tracey Fletcher King | 5 Comments

Russell Stutler’s Book About Sketching

Posted on January 22, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

I found Russell Stutler’s Book About Sketching this morning in my early early early in-the-dark wishing-for-coffee (M makes ours) and joyful-that-taxes-were-done meanderings. Not all “free” books are decent. While there are dated links, Stutler’s his material is fresh. I recommend … Continue reading →