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My Foray Into Keeping a Watercolor Journal

Posted on February 19, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

I have not used watercolors in 25 years — and when I did, it was in a graphic manner or as an undercoat for colored pencils.    But I want to paint more, and need to work my painting into … Continue reading →

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#29faces, Week Four Part 1

Posted on February 19, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

I turned to family this week, starting with my niece and nephew.  Heather was difficult because she is a turned face, and a young face with few wrinkly lines.  I almost caught Stephen — but not quite as fussy as … Continue reading →

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Little Folded Storybooks

Posted on February 16, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

This is a wonderful way to tell a little story… storybook art! I can tell a visual story in 16 to 18 inches.  I am reminded of seeing storyboards in the studios when I worked at 20th Century Fox or … Continue reading →

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A-to-Z Challenge: A Blog Post A Day in April!

Posted on January 30, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

I am taking the A-to-Z Challenge this year, because I have discovered how doing a challenge or class online can up your productivity!  Starting April 1, everyday a new blog will be posted (except Sunday) with a word from the alphabet as … Continue reading →

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