Category Archives: paper

Tools: Hand•Book Journal Trav•e•logue series Review

Posted on November 20, 2016 by D. Katie Powell

Sketchers whose work I admire love the Hand•Book Journal Trav•e•logue series… A few hate it.  I’m many pages in as I took it on our trip to So Cal, So think I can safely review it now… Okay, how can … Continue reading →

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Tools: Sennelier Watercolor Pan Kit and Pentalic Aqua Journal

Posted on April 8, 2016 by D. Katie Powell

It seems that when I get my watercolors in order and say “I need nothing,” I end up buying something new.  Blick’s is having an amazing sale which I came across looking for a replacement tube; I had put my … Continue reading →

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Gratitude Journal: Back to Studio Work!

Posted on September 4, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

 It is good to be back in my finish studio working on paying conservation projects. I have a NPS project due this month. Historic Mason Monterey paper and iron “chandeliers” for the Chateau need to be reproduced.  The original historic … Continue reading →

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Review: Pentalic Field Book

Posted on March 11, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

I did a quick sketch to try out my new Pentalic Field Book.  140lb. Acid Free; Cold Pressed; Exceptional wet strength; Professional grade watercolor paper. I love their pencils — my favorite — and they are an Oregon company: I … Continue reading →

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