Category Archives: drawing

Crescent Moon

Posted on April 3, 2019 by D. Katie Powell

Heading into the Dark of the Moon, I saw the crescent tonight. I love the inks overlapping. Ink painting, Robert Oster (Bronze, Thunderstorm, and Orange) and Birmingham but not sure which. To hear about classes, follow me on Facebook or … Continue reading →

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Ganesha Heart

Posted on April 2, 2019 by D. Katie Powell

When sick, I started a day off with watercolors. Gads I am rusty… Groans… I’ve been painting with inks! This is a mixture of ink and watercolor, an experiment, actually mixing them together and it is a failed experiment… oddly … Continue reading →

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Half Moon

Posted on March 27, 2019 by D. Katie Powell

Waking to a half moon so bright it was like a full moon! Cat cuddles followed when they saw I was awake. Robert Oster Graphite ink does all that color… To hear about classes, follow me on Facebook or check … Continue reading →

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Taxes, Losing Your Grounding

Posted on March 26, 2019 by D. Katie Powell

I started my taxes two days before the Full Moon. It took waaaaaay longer than I thought, because I was determined to find every last little deduction. I am so tired of being screwed by the feds. On the Full … Continue reading →

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Cat Squares, 8 Frisbee

Posted on March 25, 2019 by D. Katie Powell

10. CAT FRISBEE Every day they find more things with which to play. Many of these do not make me happy. Especially if they steal them from my desk! To hear about classes, follow me on Facebook or check out … Continue reading →

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Al Noor Mosque

Posted on March 24, 2019 by D. Katie Powell

Artists around the world are showing solidarity with the New Zealand Mosques. I see this as a prayer that the USA will choose sanity. Understand I grew up with guns, have nothing against them… But this is plain stupid… the … Continue reading →

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Bright Ideas: Mom Stuff, Purple and Orange

Posted on March 22, 2019 by D. Katie Powell

I am stuck in tax hell, and so need a bit of brightening…. the colors of Johnny Jump-ups! And below, a video on making heart-shaped lollipops. Yes you could say I am losing it. Hate. Taxes. Love this little heart … Continue reading →

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Full Moon Setting

Posted on March 20, 2019 by D. Katie Powell

Cropping the images was a bit like how it was to experience the moon setting. I saw more and more through the window. And then it was right there and so bright. Ink painting, Robert Oster (Bronze, Thunderstorm, and Orange) … Continue reading →

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St Patty’s Day

Posted on March 18, 2019 by D. Katie Powell

Belated Happy St. Patty’s Day! It didn’t post… how strange! Hahnemühle Nostalgie Sketchbook, Pilot Metropolitan with Birmingham Slag Grey, Platinum Carbon Pen with Platinum Carbon ink waterproof cartridges, Robert Oster MIX! To hear about classes, follow me on Facebook or … Continue reading →

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Akkerman all the way from THE Hague!

Posted on March 17, 2019 by D. Katie Powell

Yes, they call it “THE Hague”… who knew? I did a favor for a friend and she sent me a thank-you gift. A totally cool and beautiful thank-you gift with some silly surprises in it. I swear to goddess it … Continue reading →

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Bright Ideas: Giraffe Pin

Posted on March 15, 2019 by D. Katie Powell

I’ve always loved giraffes. Stephen bought this for me before Junior High One of those lovely gold-tone enameled pins, and I sketched it before I sold it so I’d have that memory. I paired it with a quote from Pema … Continue reading →

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Bright Ideas: Pansy Plate

Posted on March 14, 2019 by D. Katie Powell

Pansy was our third kitty growing up, straight off my grandparents ranch. She was born to the palest tiger kitty before we had a chance to spay her, and what a wonder she was, long haired and looking just like … Continue reading →

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Killing Winter with Orange

Posted on March 12, 2019 by D. Katie Powell

I had the very nicest favor done to me — A friend sent me the TWSBI I’ve wanted the most! ORANGE! Not sold in the USA!!!! Nice that the Japanese postal service color coordinated their package with my pen! I … Continue reading →

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Got the Blues!

Posted on March 9, 2019 by D. Katie Powell

This is the post where I bore you guys with my musings on my new passion for blue inks. I’ve developed a passion for blue inks. *I am laying the blame on Robert Oster for the many $$$ I’ve spent … Continue reading →

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Bright Ideas: Green Tara Om

Posted on March 7, 2019 by D. Katie Powell

When I saw Gaspéite the first time I thought it was dyed. How could anything from the earth be so very spring green? I made these to be worn together — the heishi is large and so are the beads. … Continue reading →

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Bright Ideas: Barcelona Brandy Set

Posted on March 6, 2019 by D. Katie Powell

I bought this in Barcelona and carried it home to my mom. She put flavored brandies in it for guests. Sweet memory. ☾ Bright Ideas multi-color journal, Lamy Joy with De Atramentis Document Black ink, Platinum Carbon Pen with Platinum … Continue reading →

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Bright Ideas: Green Tara Gau

Posted on March 5, 2019 by D. Katie Powell

This Bright Ideas journal is so rag-tag now… bleed-through inks, watercolor tries that soaked in and didn’t work, and even greasy-foodstuffs from drawing in cafes. When I started back into it I forgot how crazy thin the paper was and … Continue reading →

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Sharing a Carousel Event!

Posted on March 1, 2019 by D. Katie Powell

Carousel horses have always delighted, even in the midst of virtual games and E-ticket rides; most of us don’t stop and look at them, but are seduced by the music and the action and the lights. I started a group … Continue reading →