Category Archives: process

#29faces: The Worst Cold in History and I Painted Buddha

Posted on February 27, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

I’ve had the worst cold in history. This cold virus should be packaged as a weapon. After the first two days, going stark mad with boredom but having trouble standing due to dizziness, I finally got my wits about me … Continue reading →

Posted in art, drawing, journal, painting, process, sketchbook, watercolor | Tagged art, Buddha's face, buddhist, Guatama Buddha, head cold, Neocolor II, Tibetan, watercolor crayons, zen | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in art, drawing, journal, painting, process, sketchbook, watercolor | Tagged buddha, buddhist, fear, Guatama Buddha, Ommani Center, perfection, Tibetan, zen | 6 Comments

#29faces: Week Three Part 2

Posted on February 16, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

#13, sadly, looks nothing like my friend, except that she is jolly — so I will spare you her name. In this photo she had on a funny hat of fake hair, and is much better looking, not a caricature … Continue reading →

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Process: Repeat

Posted on February 12, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

I tend to repeatedly paint the same image. An image takes hold of me and I paint it in various colors and mediums. Why? It’s not about “getting it right.” I need a strong attraction to a certain form … Continue reading →

Posted in acrylic, art, painting, process, series | Tagged horses, repetition | 1 Comment

#29faces: Week Three Humpday Post

Posted on February 12, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

Starting off with #10, I hate pastels, and was trying them for a class. I was to do faces, but I didn’t want to have to combat pastels and faces. Finally, Lorraine Rigby did such a cool face in the … Continue reading →

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Honu Book-Card

Posted on February 10, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

I am enjoying classes; it has been so long since I’ve taken a class! A fellow participant from Vienna commented that the classes were loosening her up from University, allowing her creativity to flow. It is certainly doing that for … Continue reading →

Posted in acrylic, art, drawing, process | Tagged folded cards, Honu, Pitt pens, sea turtles, starfish | 2 Comments

#29faces: Week Two

Posted on February 9, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

Week two I continued with my teachers, then moved to friends and family (also teachers!) #3: When it came to Sakyong Rinpoche, his face proved difficult for me because he is young, and has no lines for me to work! I remembered … Continue reading →

Posted in art, drawing, process, sketchbook | Tagged Chagdud Rinpoche, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Lama Tsering, Orgyen Kusum Lingpa, Sakyong Rinpoche, Sits For Cats | 4 Comments

Natalie Irish: Lipstick Art

Posted on February 7, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

Sharing an interesting artist and her work: Natalie Irish! Lipstick Art! “Gimmick” art is not for me, but this is GOOD art with a different technique, and waaaay cool! Go see her Hendrix! WOW!