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Daily Journal, 1
Many articles are coming out now about the benefits of keeping a daily journal. Some are scientific, some are new age, some are creatives-driven, and are written by reporters who were assigned the article. I’ve been journaling daily for 47 … Continue reading
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Tagged #archerandolivejournal, #artjournal, #artjournaling, #dingbatjournal, #Hahnemühle, #itwillsaveyourlife, #lovethestub, #middleofthenight, #nostalgiejournal, #OkinaJournals, #writeitdown, art journal
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SoCS: Dream
I journal mornings with stream of consciousness exercises, and I’m again participating in Linda Hill’s Stream of Consciousness Saturday. whenever I have time. I write to a timer, 15-20 minutes, no editing except spelling, and of course I add my … Continue reading
Word Art: Shut Up Stupid
She wasn’t a perfect mom, but I was broken hearted about how she was treated, her confusion when losing her memory, and the family dynamics. I could not share that with my biological family. Shut up stupid. When you keep … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #deatramentisink, #diamineink, #Hahnemühle, #KWZink, #Lamy, #lovethestub, #middleofthenight, #nostalgiejournal, #PilotMetropolitan, #robertosterink, #wordpainting, art journal, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal
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SoCS: GHT
I journal mornings with stream of consciousness exercises, and I’m again participating in Linda Hill’s Stream of Consciousness Saturday. whenever I have time. I write to a timer, 15-20 minutes, no editing except spelling, and of course I add my … Continue reading
VSW: Amsterdam 12, Van Gogh Museum
I love this small museum. Shows how modern buildings made of glass and stone can be sensitive and beautiful and welcoming. I’d love to visit. From a Google image. To hear about classes, follow me on Facebook or check out … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #danielsmithprimateks, #danielsmithwatercolors, #deatramentisdocumentblack, #Hahnemühle, #middleofthenight, #nostalgiejournal, #robertosterink, #sennelierwatercolors, #virtualsketchwalk, Amsterdam, art journal, De Atramentis Document ink, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal
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VSW: Amsterdam 11, Canals
I loved the image Brian posted for this sketch.. A lot can be done with minimal moves when you have little time, and this month showed that! Thanks to Brian Thompstone for the image. To hear about classes, follow me … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, art journal, creativity, drawing, ink painting, journal, landscape, pen & ink, process, sketchbook, virtual sketching, watercolor, writing
Tagged #amsterdamcanals, #artjournal, #artjournaling, #Hahnemühle, #inktober, #inktober2019, #MGrahamwatercolors, #middleofthenight, #nostalgiejournal, #super5ink, #super5inkdarmstadtink, #virtualsketchwalk, Amsterdam, art journal, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal
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Word Art: Trump
I’ve been playing with words in inks, layered into an abstract piece. moved by water and letting it go where it will. I’ll tell you a bit more about it as I move into it, but for now… The words … Continue reading
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A Quick Answer to Getting Good at Drawing
I’m on several sites and hear so many of peeps say you’d love to “draw like so-and-so.” So, here is what I wrote in response to this on a site this morning, and they liked it and asked if I … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #diplomataero, #Hahnemühle, #lovethestub, #middleofthenight, #nostalgiejournal, #platinum3773, #robertosterink, #robertosterjade, art journal, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal, Super5 ink
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VSW: Amsterdam 10, Windmills
Remember how I thought I was done with my inky version of the windmill? FPR Jaipur with Blackstone Brown Boronia ink. Thanks to Brian Thompstone for the image. To hear about classes, follow me on Facebook or check out my … Continue reading
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Tagged #amsterdamwindmills, #artjournal, #artjournaling, #danielsmithprimateks, #danielsmithwatercolors, #Hahnemühle, #holbeinwatercolor, #MGrahamwatercolors, #middleofthenight, #molendepaauw, #nostalgiejournal, #PlatinumCarbonPen, #sennelierwatercolors, #virtualsketchwalk, #windmills, Amsterdam, art journal, De Atramentis Document ink, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal, Platinum Carbon pen
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SoCS: NUTZ
I journal mornings with stream of consciousness exercises, and I’m again participating in Linda Hill’s Stream of Consciousness Saturday. whenever I have time. I write to a timer, 15-20 minutes, no editing except spelling, and of course I add my … Continue reading
Inktober 2019, the Aftermath!
Here are the rest of the stars from my Hahnemühle ZigZag Accordian Journal!! Lamy Al-Star with Pilot’s beautiful Asa-Gao…. Jinhao 750 with Goulet 1.1 stub nib and Robert Oster’s changling Grey Seas ink. TWSBI Eco 1.1 with Robert Oster Midnight … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #birminghaminks, #deatramentisdocumentink, #diamineink, #diplomataero, #inktober, #inktober2019, #jinhaoshark, #jinhaowithgouletnib, #krishnaink, #KWZink, #Lamy, #lovethestub, #monteverdeink, #moonmandippen, #Moonmanpen, #musicnib, #papierplumeink, #pilot3776, #PilotMetropolitan, #pilotplumix, #platinumplaisir, #platinumpreppypen, #robertosterink, #shootingstars, #super5ink, #twinklingstars, #twsbieco, #twsbilove, art journal, De Atramentis Document ink, hearts, Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen, stars, Super5 ink
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Inktober 2019, 31
I adore INKTOBER, and so it technically ends… but I have the rest of the Hahnemühle ZigZag Accordian Journal to finish!! Robert Oster lovely Blue Denin ink in my birthday turquoise Diplomat Aero! **INK case you missed it, this year, … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #birminghaminks, #deatramentisdocumentink, #diamineink, #diplomataero, #inktober, #inktober2019, #jinhaoshark, #jinhaowithgouletnib, #krishnaink, #KWZink, #Lamy, #lovethestub, #monteverdeink, #moonmandippen, #Moonmanpen, #musicnib, #papierplumeink, #pilot3776, #PilotMetropolitan, #pilotplumix, #platinumplaisir, #platinumpreppypen, #robertosterink, #shootingstars, #super5ink, #twinklingstars, #twsbieco, #twsbilove, art journal, De Atramentis Document ink, hearts, Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen, stars, Super5 ink
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Inktober 2019, 30
I adore INKTOBER! A perfect beautiful grey-blue ink, Papier Plume‘s “the Blues” which I won — it is a special edition ink! In a Knox pen from Birmingham… which may not be available anymore. **INK case you missed it, this … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #birminghaminks, #deatramentisdocumentink, #diamineink, #diplomataero, #inktober, #inktober2019, #jinhaoshark, #jinhaowithgouletnib, #krishnaink, #KWZink, #Lamy, #lovethestub, #monteverdeink, #moonmandippen, #Moonmanpen, #musicnib, #papierplumeink, #pilot3776, #PilotMetropolitan, #pilotplumix, #platinumplaisir, #platinumpreppypen, #robertosterink, #shootingstars, #super5ink, #twinklingstars, #twsbieco, #twsbilove, art journal, De Atramentis Document ink, hearts, Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen, stars, Super5 ink
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Inktober 2019, 29
I adore INKTOBER! A perfect blue, Monteverde Horizone Blue ink in my most lovely Pilot 3776 with a music nib! **INK case you missed it, this year, I am taking on a class on illustration, and that class is requiring … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #birminghaminks, #deatramentisdocumentink, #diamineink, #diplomataero, #inktober, #inktober2019, #jinhaoshark, #jinhaowithgouletnib, #krishnaink, #KWZink, #Lamy, #lovethestub, #monteverdeink, #moonmandippen, #Moonmanpen, #musicnib, #pilot3776, #PilotMetropolitan, #pilotplumix, #platinumplaisir, #platinumpreppypen, #robertosterink, #shootingstars, #super5ink, #twinklingstars, #twsbieco, #twsbilove, art journal, De Atramentis Document ink, hearts, Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen, stars, Super5 ink
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Inktober 2019, 28
I adore INKTOBER! A perfect blue, Monteverde Sapphire ink in a Moonman Wancai. **INK case you missed it, this year, I am taking on a class on illustration, and that class is requiring a commitment for two months. I’m excited … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #birminghaminks, #deatramentisdocumentink, #diamineink, #diplomataero, #inktober, #inktober2019, #jinhaoshark, #jinhaowithgouletnib, #krishnaink, #KWZink, #Lamy, #lovethestub, #monteverdeink, #moonmandippen, #Moonmanpen, #PilotMetropolitan, #pilotplumix, #platinumplaisir, #platinumpreppypen, #robertosterink, #shootingstars, #super5ink, #twinklingstars, #twsbieco, #twsbilove, art journal, De Atramentis Document ink, hearts, Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen, stars, Super5 ink
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Inktober 2019, 27
I adore INKTOBER! A gift, this is almost a purple, but then the blue wins out! Lamy Vista with Akkerman Nassaus Blauw 7 ink. BTW, as Halloweeeeen is around the corner, here is a myth-buster. **INK case you missed it, … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #birminghaminks, #deatramentisdocumentink, #diamineink, #diplomataero, #inktober, #inktober2019, #jinhaoshark, #jinhaowithgouletnib, #krishnaink, #KWZink, #Lamy, #lovethestub, #monteverdeink, #moonmandippen, #Moonmanpen, #PilotMetropolitan, #pilotplumix, #platinumplaisir, #platinumpreppypen, #robertosterink, #shootingstars, #super5ink, #twinklingstars, #twsbieco, #twsbilove, art journal, De Atramentis Document ink, hearts, Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen, stars, Super5 ink
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Inktober 2019, 26: Happy Happy Birthday Baby!
Happy Happy Birthday to my Loverman! Mitchell is brighter than all the stars in the sky! I adore INKTOBER! Mitchell and I both love this ink — we got it at the Pelikan Hub! Pelikan Star Ruby ink is gorgeous, … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #birminghaminks, #deatramentisdocumentink, #diamineink, #diplomataero, #inktober, #inktober2019, #jinhaoshark, #jinhaowithgouletnib, #krishnaink, #KWZink, #Lamy, #lovethestub, #monteverdeink, #moonmandippen, #Moonmanpen, #PilotMetropolitan, #pilotplumix, #platinumplaisir, #platinumpreppypen, #robertosterink, #shootingstars, #super5ink, #twinklingstars, #twsbieco, #twsbilove, art journal, De Atramentis Document ink, hearts, Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen, stars, Super5 ink
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Inktober 2019, 25
I adore INKTOBER! Birmingham Allegheny Observatory Celestial Blue ink is another great shading blue ink; here in a cheapy FPR Mufti. **INK case you missed it, this year, I am taking on a class on illustration, and that class is requiring … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #birminghaminks, #deatramentisdocumentink, #diamineink, #diplomataero, #inktober, #inktober2019, #jinhaoshark, #jinhaowithgouletnib, #krishnaink, #KWZink, #Lamy, #lovethestub, #monteverdeink, #moonmandippen, #Moonmanpen, #PilotMetropolitan, #pilotplumix, #platinumplaisir, #platinumpreppypen, #robertosterink, #shootingstars, #super5ink, #twinklingstars, #twsbieco, #twsbilove, art journal, De Atramentis Document ink, hearts, Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen, stars, Super5 ink
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D.Katie Powell Art 