Category Archives: journal

South of the Border Cuppa

Posted on January 22, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

Our South of the Border mugs, reminding us of a wonderful time we had in spite of a bad beginning to a trip! To hear about classes, follow me on Facebook or check out my new, improved dkatiepowellart.com “Memory is … Continue reading →

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Usk: Sellwood

Posted on January 19, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

Wednesday we made a day of buying eyeglass frames, lunch out, and shopping in Sellwood. Apparently in my mind today Mitchell has a round face! AAACK! The Monkey Fist was yummy *when is brown sugar, cinnamon and pecans ever NOT … Continue reading →

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Green Cuppa

Posted on January 18, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

Fooling with the cuppas is different each time… This one, line work with the Platinum pen, then Masking fluid “painted”, then watercolors. I may have to do 100… such fun! To hear about classes, follow me on Facebook or check … Continue reading →

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Sketchbook Project: Underwater, 2018

Posted on January 16, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

I am again participated in the Sketchbook Project, the project out of Brooklyn whereby people from all over the world buy a small sketchbook, fill it, choose to have it imaged or not, and it sits in the museum … Continue reading →

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Rose Dore Teacup

Posted on January 12, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

The time off has been splendliferous, even if I had to make up for being sick and sleeping my way into every day for a long time. From January 3 across from this, is a note about still sleeping my … Continue reading →

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Christmas Staycation

Posted on January 5, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

What happens when you work 10-12 hours 7 days a week for two years and finally take a much needed staycation? SLEEP! I can’t believe how much I slept! Slept in, took naps, watched silty Santa movies, and did not … Continue reading →

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Happy New year

Posted on January 1, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

Wishing you Health, Prosperity, Good Neighbors, and Happiness in 2018! Saying a prayer this Full Moon for Mother Earth. To hear about classes, follow me on Facebook or check out my new, improved dkatiepowellart.com “Memory is more indelible than ink.” … Continue reading →

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Santa Candy Container

Posted on December 25, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Mitchell has memories of his Mom’s ceramic Santa filled with Christmas candy. Santa’s looking much bedraggled (loved) but I restored him to his glory for the image. HO HO HO! I also discovered that you cannot mix honey based paints … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Garden Fairy Ornament

Posted on December 24, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

He started as an ornament, but became a kitchen fairy! He hung with the garlic and pots and pans in her Laguna kitchen. My mom always had a flair for make believe, a belief in the little people and magic… … Continue reading →

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Santa’s Drunken Elf

Posted on December 23, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

My mom had this drunken elf for many years after I left home.. He has a list of who’s naughty and nice, but you get the feeling that the drink has kept him from reporting this to Santa! To hear … Continue reading →

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Bright Ideas, Picked it Up Again!

Posted on December 22, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

In 2016 I made a commitment to finishing off wayward abandoned journals. I’ve made great headway in that, with only a couple to go. The Bright Ideas Journal isn’t one of them, Though I picked it up again (found it … Continue reading →

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Happy Solstice!

Posted on December 21, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Happy Solstice! I’m ready for the shift in light! ☾ ☾ ☾ ☾ ☾ ☾ ☾ ☾ ☾ ☾ ☾ ☾ To hear about classes, follow me on Facebook! ☾ ©D. Katie Powell. My images/blog posts may be reposted; please … Continue reading →

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Singing Polish Girl

Posted on December 20, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Another ornament from my college days is the small singing Polish girl made from a gourd… She is delightful, her expression perfect! And from that same time, A Lotta Love…. To hear about classes, follow me on Facebook or check … Continue reading →

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Found: Recipe pages!

Posted on December 19, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

I am thankfully finishing up a few journals — and I found a couple of images I’ve not posted! I used to create recipe pages for fun which I used on my foodies blog (which I’ve not been posting too … Continue reading →

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Holiday Twinkle Lights

Posted on December 17, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Lights are important to us! We grew up in Southern California, where there are more daylight hours and more sun. Portland is a darker climate (8+ hours of light now), and we look for cheer on grey days! We usually … Continue reading →

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Holiday Gifts

Posted on December 15, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

My mom uses heating pads, and has one she’s practically worn out with lavender and I’m not sure what in it. I wanted to make her a new one, and also made her some to give to friends. I don’t … Continue reading →

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More Posies and Writing

Posted on December 12, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Cheryl shared this and it stuck in my head. My passions are journaling, painting, reading autobiographies and Buddhism, ditzing with Mitchell, and playing with the kittens. NOT necessarily in that order, though if I had to choose between writing or … Continue reading →

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Bears

Posted on December 11, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

I love handmade ornaments. I bought many of them at Ashland craft fairs back when Ashland was a friendly sleepy little town. This sweet Momma Bear and Baby Bear is made of dough. I added the starry night… To hear … Continue reading →