Category Archives: sketchbook

VSW: Doolin

Posted on May 13, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

When I was a child my mom kissed the palms of my hand each night at bedtime and told me this prayer. It has a special place in my heart. Images are from Doolin, courtesy Joyce, who did a grand … Continue reading →

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Every Day in May, 9-10, HUGE Problem, and a Great Lunch

Posted on May 12, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

I find this EDIM is causing me to write more than I do about my drawings… The prompts this year feel more personal to me. The prompt for the 9th was something huge, and as it followed the smallest-thing-on-my-desk, I … Continue reading →

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Every Day in May, 8, Trishna Jewelry

Posted on May 11, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

A little bittersweet for me, the earrings are some of the first I made for myself, and then for my new fledgling jewelry company, Trishna Jewelry. They were laying on my desk the day I had to do this prompt! … Continue reading →

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Every Day in May, 7, Architecture

Posted on May 10, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

This I see when I go to the bank. I take my sketchbook often. Such a beautiful church sitting under the I-5 on-ramp! The list, above. To hear about journalling and architectural sketching classes, follow me on Facebook! ☾ Hahnemühle … Continue reading →

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Ram Dass

Posted on May 9, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Ram Dass has the cutest face. When I saw Julie’s picture of him I knew eventually I had to give it a go! Sketch was fast and loose, which is how Ram Dass likes it. If she leaves him alone … Continue reading →

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Every Day in May, 6, Truck

Posted on May 8, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Mitch Ridder‘s truck photos were the inspiration. Amazing photographer! The list, above. To hear about journalling and architectural sketching classes, follow me on Facebook! ☾ Hahnemühle Watercolour Book, Lamy LX pen with De Atramentis Tobacco ink, Pilot Preppy pen with … Continue reading →

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Every Day in May, 5, Onion

Posted on May 7, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

The onion that wants a life outside the chopping block. We are going to see where it goes! The list, above. To hear about journalling and architectural sketching classes, follow me on Facebook! ☾ Hahnemühle Watercolour Book, KWZ Ink’s Foggy … Continue reading →

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Every Day in May, 1-4

Posted on May 6, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

I mistakenly bought a couple of A6 Hahnemühle Watercolour Book, not my size! Teeny-tiny! I decided to use it and put myself through fast paces of the Every Day In May challenge, with a twist — I am doing NO … Continue reading →

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Sammy Irritated

Posted on May 4, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Sammy is not a happy cat, because I am in bed alone with him and he lives for his daddy. Lives. For. Daddy. Having to catch that expression so very fast! Scowling face, and he wears it so well! I … Continue reading →

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USk: Oregon Greens

Posted on May 2, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Oregon green rivals Ireland, no two ways about it. Below is a favorite crook in the road on our way from Portland to Southern Oregon near the South Fork of the Umpqua River. Pulled over to sketch it — and … Continue reading →

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USk: Portland Fret Works

Posted on April 29, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Finally we were able to pry Mitchell’s guitar out of his hands long enough to have Mike at Portland Fret Works re-fret and restring his 12-string guitar. I only caught the back of Mike because he was working on it! … Continue reading →

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Meditating Cat

Posted on April 26, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

They are like doodles… I draw meditating cats a LOT. ☾ We are the World bloghop is happening Friday! Do YOU have an uplifting story to tell? Share it Friday and link here: Interested in lifting the vibration in th … Continue reading →

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Single Parrot Tulip

Posted on April 25, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Mitchell gave me some amazing parrot tulips this year — the colors were gorgeous even as they were drying and fading into burnished golds. I had no time to paint then, but did take pics and made sketches. Finished color … Continue reading →

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VSW: Constance Lloyd

Posted on April 19, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Constance Lloyd married Wilde man, and bore his children. That was not all she was — feminist, adventurer, leader. Well bred, well read, an author of children’s stories. Deceptively strong, though she died at forty from a complication of surgery, … Continue reading →

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Tools: Hahnemühle Watercolour Book

Posted on April 16, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

I’ve been looking forward to finishing my last A5 book (Hahnemuhle Nostalgie Sketchbook) so I could start the new Hahnemühle Watercolour Book, my spring gift to me! I am picky about my journals and have tried several, only to find … Continue reading →

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Does Sammy get a Kitten?

Posted on April 4, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Sammy is a single cat for the first time. He’s always had a tumble-down face-licking pal to play with… We’ve decided to let him have his own pal, but whether to get a cat his own age or kittens to … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Palms

Posted on April 2, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

I repeatedly draw certain images. I am not sure why, and I don’t look too closely at why. Maybe I am superstitious about creativity and don’t want to question it too much. Maybe I just want to trust my Muse … Continue reading →

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SoCS: Dentist

Posted on April 1, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Because I journal and do morning stream of consciousness exercises, I am again trying to participate in Linda Hill’s Stream of Consciousness Saturday. I write to a timer, 15 minutes, no editing except spelling, and of course I add my … Continue reading →