Category Archives: painting

Mitchell on the Louis XVI Sofa

Posted on March 10, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

I like doing full images more than a hundred… THAT’S what I learned from #oneweek100people. I did this from a picture of Mitchell laying on a fully re-tied spring set. I’m happy with the way it turned out, and wish … Continue reading →

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Illustration and Commission

Posted on February 25, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Today I am off to a workshop on illustrating children’s books. I’ve always been available for commission work but did not know there were groups where I could meet others. I will be meeting authors and agents and find out … Continue reading →

Posted in animation, art journal, commission, drawing, ink painting, making a living, painting, pen & ink, watercolor, writing | Tagged children's books, commission, illustration, illustrator, nature books, short stories, stories, story boards, storytelling, young adult books | 2 Comments

VSW: Max’s Car, 2

Posted on February 24, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

NOW I’m getting somewhere! From Max Vanderwyst’s car images! Again I used grisaille to shadow, the Super5 Frankfurt ink in a water-brush. I should go back and add a bit of shadow to the columns… Very fast watercolor, middle of … Continue reading →

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VSW: Max’s Car, 1

Posted on February 23, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Max Vanderwyst offered his lovely car images and I still went first for the building image. What can I say? Old habits die hard. But I’d like to do some cars, so…. It was a lovely building to draw, and … Continue reading →

Castle Pond at Laguna

Posted on February 20, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Missing home, simpler times. Middle of the night. I was thinking about the time I ditched school and me and my boyfriend swam or walked from Main Beach in Laguna to my house in South Laguna. Laguna kids always had … Continue reading →

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3d and 4th Collage Abstract

Posted on February 16, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

My third abstract collage… Mitchell likes but not me… Really wanted something else and it is overworked; I like the idea of writing and writing then moving the inks but like it best when some of the writing can be … Continue reading →

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Second Teabag Abstract

Posted on February 15, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

My second abstract teabag art… With bits of both my and other people’s handmade papers. They are so tiny and fun… ☾ Nostalgie by Hahnemühle Sketch Book Journal, teabags, various papers, Platinum Carbon pen, Holbein watercolor. ©D. Katie Powell. My … Continue reading →

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Hearts + Flowers

Posted on February 14, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Fooling around with cheerful flowers for a handmade card for Mitchell. Doodling while watching British Mysteries… Grabbed some of my shellacked papers to play with, and a dip back into markers and pencils. SPRING IS COMING!!!!!! I swear. Even though … Continue reading →

Posted in cards, color, drawing, painting, pencil, process, watercolor | Tagged Daniel Smith watercolors, doodles, doodling, floral, flower power, hearts, Nostalgie by Hahnemühle, Sennelier, shellac, White Pitt pen, White Uniball Signo pen | Leave a comment

Tea Bag Village Moon

Posted on February 10, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

It is true that Mitchell and I both live with the knowledge of being guided by an unseen hand. We’ve both been “taken are of” most of our lives. Love this Thomas Merton quote though I edited it a bit. … Continue reading →

Posted in art journal, creativity, ink painting, journal, painting, process, sketchbook, watercolor | Tagged Daniel Smith watercolors, Hahnemühle journal, Nostalgie by Hahnemühle, teabags | 16 Comments

Subzero Chili with Beans

Posted on February 4, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Drawing from Jan 9… Just posting all out of order! Ice and snow and we lived on this in the studio…. though not really subzero here! Recipe, rough, approximate, because I rarely use a recipe… 2 big onions, chopped 1 … Continue reading →

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#18 on the Top Sketch Websites!

Posted on January 26, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Top 50 Sketch Websites & Blogs For Sketchers & Artists Woot! I made #18 on the top sketch blogs for sketchers! I am not usually interested in awards but this is comparing me with some people who I think are … Continue reading →

Posted in class, creativity, drawing, memory, painting, pen & ink, process, sketchbook, watercolor, writing | Tagged art, art classes, journal, journaling, sketching | 29 Comments

VSW: Green Hotel, Pasadena, California

Posted on January 25, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Sketch to ink to grisaille to underpainting (for brightness) to final watercolor!. I spent a lot of time in Pasadena and love the Green Hotel! Above, pencil sketches and a relaxed layout of the entry and one end of the … Continue reading →

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Scarlett’s Dress

Posted on January 23, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Two different days, good anti-depression quotes. The one above is coming out of Einstein’s God by Krista Tippett, a very good book. I have no idea where the one below came from. A doll’s dress is in the studio for … Continue reading →

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CA Trip: Mitchell Lived Here and Here and Here

Posted on January 21, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

A complicated little house not far from the Moreton Bay Fig. Not easy, lotsa mistakes…. Logic (an architectural drawing) is easier. Not my style anymore… and little fun for me! I release those days! Relying on seeing leads to charming … Continue reading →

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Rustic Happy Rooster Cup

Posted on January 19, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Like I said, rooster’s on my mind. We name some of our cups, and we have two sets of Happy Cups. Both have roosters on them, not by design but by happenstance, although maybe roosters = morning = creative time … Continue reading →

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CA Trip: The Chili Hut

Posted on January 16, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Mitchell’s mom ran the Chili Hut in Santa Paula… When I sketched the building where it was I put a couple of women in dresses as they might have been then and used a 50’s style car (made up of … Continue reading →

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The Tele Altar

Posted on January 11, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Across the divide… Cheer! Happy! Our improvised tele altar after the New Year. Drawing #6 I am losing my mind. I drew this on 7 January, and signed it 7/12/2016… crazy. ☾ Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal, Pilot Metropolitan with KWZ … Continue reading →

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Ruby Hotel, Spokane, WA

Posted on January 10, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Business trip to Spokane Washington and my overriding memory will be cold to the bones and good people and good food. WHIRLWIND, long days. I was so frozen we climbed into our not-very-good bed upon walking in the door and … Continue reading →