Category Archives: painting

Covid-19 Journal, 2

Posted on March 28, 2020 by D. Katie Powell

Continuing Covid-19 journal… It feels good to write a word for how I am feeling at a given time; feelings roller-coaster through the day like Portland weather. I am selective about the news I read. I don’t want to hear … Continue reading →

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Studio Urban Sketching

Posted on March 27, 2020 by D. Katie Powell

Urban Sketchers has never allowed people who were stuck at home for either surgery or recouping or just unable to get out due to their medical issues to sketch their environment. After being laid up literally on my back for … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 Oatmeal Florentines

Posted on March 26, 2020 by D. Katie Powell

(Above sketch in DeAtrementis Document Brown ink with Super5 Frankfurt diluted used for shadows…. watercolor later) We didn’t have what was needed and we are nto going to the market for a long time…. LONG TIME! So we made do. … Continue reading →

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Sending Postcards

Posted on March 24, 2020 by D. Katie Powell

Everyone enjoys a handwritten note! And a doodly posie or a work of art makes it more special… What are you waiting for? Get your writing on — spruce up someone’s life! To hear about classes, follow me on Facebook … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 Journal, 1

Posted on March 24, 2020 by D. Katie Powell

Made a little folding journal… Not a celebration… Not high art… Just me trying to get through my days… I’ll publish from time to time… Starting on the New Moon. To hear about classes, follow me on Facebook or … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 Desk Delivery

Posted on March 23, 2020 by D. Katie Powell

The infamous desk. Okay, maybe not infamous. Yes, I sketched it and write about it, venting like crazy. I can’t share it because I don’t want some crazy ass lawyer deciding he wants a piece of me. Let’s leave om … Continue reading →

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Flowering Quince

Posted on March 20, 2020 by D. Katie Powell

From an image, because the Quince is not here YET. I am ready for any beauty at this point, though I loved the snow a few days ago. Don’t despair, look for the gems in every day. To hear about … Continue reading →

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VSW: Pittock Mansion, Detail Stonework

Posted on March 19, 2020 by D. Katie Powell

Ink and watercolor. Detail. To hear about classes, follow me on Instagram, Facebook or check out my new, improved dkatiepowellart.com “Memory is more indelible than ink.” Anita Loos, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. “I think not….” Me… why I journal! Hahnemühle Watercolour … Continue reading →

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Pot Roast Stew Recipe

Posted on March 17, 2020 by D. Katie Powell

When the world goes mad and I have a cold, I cook… soups, stews, hearty meals that clear the senses. Chopping allows me to release my frustrations. My red Polish enamel pot cheers me; I had one just like it … Continue reading →

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VSW: Pittock Mansion, In the Style of…

Posted on March 16, 2020 by D. Katie Powell

I love inkpainting, but I’ve been stalled a bit on my own growth as a watercolorist… I am actually a bit bored. Not that I am very very good — but I have a handle on watercolors after playing with … Continue reading →

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Wrap-up of One Week 100 People 2020

Posted on March 14, 2020 by D. Katie Powell

I sketched about thirty people this week. Amazing because I had one of the worst weeks ever in our business. Despite that, I achieved my goals for the challenge and actually had FUN sketching PEEPS! YaY! Goals were: better likenesses; … Continue reading →

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One Week 100 People Troublemaker Ink Makers

Posted on March 13, 2020 by D. Katie Powell

I fell in love with the image of the two men who created Troublemaker Inks. Image courtesy of http://www.pennoob.com. As I said, I am really enjoying slowing down and being interested in the outcome of the people I am drawing, … Continue reading →

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Grey Inks: Day Two of One Week 100 People 2020

Posted on March 10, 2020 by D. Katie Powell

I’ve always loved greys in their many forms, but grey inks hold a special fascination for me especially as I play with them with a waterbrush. Blue-greys, purple greys, green-greys leaning into muted greyed browns. Grey inks are better than … Continue reading →

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Goals for 1 Week 100 People 2020

Posted on March 10, 2020 by D. Katie Powell

My first year I hated it and said screw this challenge after one or two days. Last year (third year) I really pushed to do 100 people. I didn’t enjoy it because I hated the push to speed… But I … Continue reading →

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Tools: Beauregarde From Birmingham

Posted on March 5, 2020 by D. Katie Powell

I wanted this pen for a long time. Stunned by it’s simple beauty and clear drenched color, I waited for over a year. I was not seduced by other pens in similar colors… Then when it became available, I could … Continue reading →

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Tools: A good deal!

Posted on March 4, 2020 by D. Katie Powell

I don’t often push a sale or deal on you all, but this is a GREAT deal if you haven’t got a palette or want a good one. Daniel Smith (excellent paints) has a set of 24 pan paints with … Continue reading →

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VSW: Pittock Mansion, West Bedroom

Posted on March 3, 2020 by D. Katie Powell

What do you do with a really bad drawing in your nice new art journal? I started this on a day of talking and talking and a little sketching with an art friend. We went to the Pittock Mansion to … Continue reading →

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Perfect Blues

Posted on February 29, 2020 by D. Katie Powell

Got the blues…. A bottle of (shimmering) PenBBS #103 Hyacinth Macaw ink leaked… It replicates the color of the beautiful hyacinth macaws perfectly! This glittering ink is Mitchell’s! (Image by Hank Gillette in Wikipedia**.) Got me thinking about my blue … Continue reading →