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Category Archives: journal
Inktober, 20 Diwali, Festival of Lights
Happy Diwali, of course done the eve of not today! Auspiciously, I filled the last available page in my journal on Diwali Eve with this prayer for Diwali; I opened my next journal the next morning. We light the candles, … Continue reading
Posted in art journal, journal, memory, painting, ritual, sketchbook, watercolor
Tagged #danielsmithwatercolors, #diwali, #holbeinwatercolor, #inktober2017, #labellaluna, #middleofthenight, #newmoon, art journal, Da Vinci Watercolors, Daniel Smith watercolors, Fineline masking fluid, Holbein, lunar, moon, new moon, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal, Platinum Carbon pen, prayer, watercolor
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Inktober, Cherished Blogfest 2017
I’ve been remiss about the Cherished Blogfest this year but it must have been in the air because I have company! It has been extended, and so, here is my entry… AND YOU HAVE TIME TO WRITE ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE … Continue reading
Posted in art journal, Buddha, challenge, journal, tonglen, writing
Tagged #CBF17, #ChogyamTrungpa, #PemaChodron, art journal, Daniel Smith watercolors, Holbein, Lamy Al-Star, lojong, Okina Journals, Platinum Carbon pen, Sennelier, Super5 ink, tonglen, watercolor
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Inktober, 16 Four Sunflowers
Sunflowers make me sooo happy. They follow the sun, turning their faces upward and twisting to watch it. They are strong, never needing man-made support, a testimony to evolution. Their colors are brilliant and clear. Strength, clarity, ever hopeful, focusing … Continue reading
Inktober, 13 DeNoble Farms
Dancing light started this watercolor on top of the inked drawing on this page of sketches. I had to add lavender for her. This little stack of pennies on the edge of a stoop I could not get out of … Continue reading
Posted in art journal, challenge, creativity, drawing, ink painting, journal, pen & ink, process, sketchbook
Tagged #davinciwatercolors, #inktober, #inktober2017, #organicfarming, #pennystack, #portlandurbansketcher, #psufarmersmarket, #urbansketcher, art journal, Da Vinci Watercolors, De Atramentis Document ink, DeNoble Farms, Fabriano Watercolor journal, Holbein, Matteo Grilli, Platinum Carbon pen, USk
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Inktober, Dancing Light Lavender
She makes a great lip balm and essential oil. Passing her is always happy because her stall smells amazing and she is happy. I had to color her. It was essential! To hear about classes, follow me on Facebook or … Continue reading
Posted in art journal, challenge, creativity, drawing, ink painting, journal, pen & ink, process, sketchbook, virtual sketching
Tagged #davinciwatercolors, #holbeinwatercolor, #inktober, #inktober2017, #lavender, #portlandurbansketcher, #psufarmersmarket, #urbansketcher, art journal, Dancing Light Ranch, Fabriano Watercolor journal, Holbein, Matteo Grilli, Platinum Carbon pen, USk
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Inktober, 12 Tie-Dye Drummer
This metal drum makes great sounds! He is always in some colorful tie-dye and has a look of a pirate! Maybe I need to come back and color these… To hear about classes, follow me on Facebook or check out … Continue reading
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Tagged #inktober, #inktober2017, #Portlandfarmersmarket, #portlandurbansketcher, #psufarmersmarket, #PSUOutdoorMarket, #urbansketcher, art journal, drummer, Fabriano Watercolor journal, Platinum Carbon pen, PSU Outdoor Market, USk
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Inktober, 10 Sunflower
I thought to add watercolor but may not… I like the linework! (Though the contrast of bright yellow and cobalt blue is enticing….). To hear about classes, follow me on Facebook or check out my new, improved dkatiepowellart.com “Memory is … Continue reading
