Category Archives: collage

How-To: Simple Folded Journals

Posted on September 9, 2018 by dkatiepowellart

There are good online tutorials on fancy precise folded journals, with hard covers at each end and measured numbers. I can do THAT… BUT it takes a long time to be precise, and the journal becomes quite precious! I want … Continue reading →

Posted in art journal, collage, creativity, handmade paper, journal, paper, process, sketchbook | Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #diy, #foldingjournal, #handmadefoldingjournal, #handmadejournal, #howto, #watercolorjournal | 2 Comments

Dentist

Posted on February 18, 2017 by dkatiepowellart

Mitchell says this abstract looks a bit bloody. That is what you get when you are in high anxiety over the dentist. BTW, this is not a phobia, but fear from past experiences in the hands of butchers. However, I … Continue reading →

Posted in art journal, collage, creativity, drawing, journal, pen & ink, sketchbook, urban sketchers | Tagged #365sketch2017, abstract, art journal, collage, Daniel Smith watercolors, Diamine Ancient Copper Ink, Lamy Al-Star, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal, watercolor | 2 Comments

3d and 4th Collage Abstract

Posted on February 16, 2017 by dkatiepowellart

My third abstract collage… Mitchell likes but not me… Really wanted something else and it is overworked; I like the idea of writing and writing then moving the inks but like it best when some of the writing can be … Continue reading →

Posted in art journal, collage, creativity, painting, sketchbook | Tagged abstract, collage, Diamine Ancient Copper Ink, Diamine Regency Blue ink, Hahnemühle journal, handmade paper, Holbien, KWZ Foggy Green ink, Lamy Al-Star, moon, Nostalgie by Hahnemühle, Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen, sun | 2 Comments

Second Teabag Abstract

Posted on February 15, 2017 by dkatiepowellart

My second abstract teabag art… With bits of both my and other people’s handmade papers. They are so tiny and fun… ☾ Nostalgie by Hahnemühle Sketch Book Journal, teabags, various papers, Platinum Carbon pen, Holbein watercolor. ©D. Katie Powell. My … Continue reading →

Posted in art journal, collage, creativity, painting, sketchbook | Tagged Hahnemühle journal, handmade paper, Holbien, Nostalgie by Hahnemühle, Platinum Carbon pen, teabags | 6 Comments

Mix-It Monthly, Pia Rom’s Challenge

Posted on May 1, 2014 by dkatiepowellart

Pia Rom is doing a Challenge called Mix-It Monthly. Nice that it is a once a month challenge, so don’t be afraid to commit! This month is was all about Maps! I am showing Laguna Heart, a paper heart I … Continue reading →

Posted in challenge, collage, handmade paper, memory | Tagged maps, Mix-it Monthly, Pia Rom | 8 Comments

T is for Texture: A-to-Z Challenge

Posted on April 23, 2014 by dkatiepowellart

Where would we be without texture? Click on the details and look at the texture, not the color. I am now agreeing to the Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial 4.0 International License, which you can learn more about by visiting the … Continue reading →

Posted in acrylic, collage, graphite, handmade paper, painting, pencil | Tagged texture | 4 Comments

R is for Repurposing: A-to-A Challenge

Posted on April 21, 2014 by dkatiepowellart

I stumbled on this and after starting, thought, why not do it as a mini class? A friend sent me a fridge magnet, and while I was popping it onto our fridge, I realized we had a couple of old … Continue reading →