Category Archives: virtual sketching

Inktober 29, Squirrel Hill Journal Entry

Posted on October 29, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

Do we really want this war in our country? do we want the hatred in our country? I stand with the Constitution, I stand with the Statue of Liberty. Please vote. To hear about classes, follow me on Facebook or … Continue reading →

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Inktober 26, Throwback

Posted on October 26, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

Happy Happy Birthday to the best Loverman in the World! (I am getting better at sketching my husband’s face… these are throwbacks to other days.) To hear about classes, follow me on Facebook or check out my new, improved dkatiepowellart.com … Continue reading →

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Inktober 24, Hari aka Fred

Posted on October 24, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

We fall in love with the energy of a soul in a photo. Tiny Fred began his story way up a tree in a neighborhood in Washington State. Boys playing heard his cries, and brought him to the grandparents. Nobody … Continue reading →

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Inktober 23, Hari aka Fred

Posted on October 23, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

These are sketches from Hari’s days when he was a foster kitten, lovingly taken care of by a responsible young man who did not want to let him go. They allowed me to use the images they took of “Fred,” … Continue reading →

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Inktober 22, Hari aka Fred

Posted on October 22, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

These are sketches from Hari-Terror-Tiger’s days when he was a foster kitten, lovingly taken care of by a responsible young man who did not want to let him go. They allowed me to use the images they took of “Fred,” charming … Continue reading →

Inktober 21, Hari aka Fred

Posted on October 21, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

Inktober 20, Hari aka Fred

Posted on October 20, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

Inktober 19, Hari aka Fred

Posted on October 19, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

This is a sketch from Hari-Terror-Tiger’s days when he was a foster kitten, lovingly taken care of by a responsible young man who did not want to let him go. They allowed me to use the images they took of … Continue reading →

Inktober 17, Slowstitch

Posted on October 17, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

I am thrilled with the movement of slowstitch — A movement which celebrates hand-stitching and mending. I’ve never liked sewing machines and love hand-stitching… why I do this for others in our business! I always wondered about the difference between … Continue reading →

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Inktober 16, Carousel Horses are Coming!

Posted on October 16, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

I love to paint with ink samples, and Inktober is a good time to experiment. Even inks I don’t want to buy can make fun painting inks! And yes, the Jantzen Beach Carousel Horses are coming to our studio soon, … Continue reading →

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Inktober, 13 Black Bean Tostadas

Posted on October 13, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

I attempted to grind my own architect’s nib from a Lamy Broad nib. Not too bad, for my first Lamy nib (I’ve practiced on the cheap ones.) It needs to be a little sharper, and not quite as scratchy… but … Continue reading →

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Inktober, 7 End of Day

Posted on October 7, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

Raining, and that is the good news. Rain cheers us. There is no good news in the USA today. They are confirming Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Oh yeah, I left of the ‘H’ in my journal… oh well. Done … Continue reading →

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Inktober, 2 Tracey’s Walk

Posted on October 2, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

Tracey Fletcher King shows this lovely walk frequently in images. I love it and wanted to have it on my wall… Now the postcard is winging its way to her instead! Started as a thang for Inktober, but added watercolors, … Continue reading →

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Inktober, 1 Changing Seasons

Posted on October 1, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

Suddenly it is Autumn. I know that this was coming, by the smell of the air, and quality of light, but then it is here. And I was about to mourn for the last of the berries, especially the Chesters, … Continue reading →

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Inktober 5, USk Ross Island Bridge

Posted on September 28, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

It started with a sketch looking north at the Ross Island Bridge while waiting to see a client, a beautiful fall day. In anticipation of Inktober coming, I also had a waterbrush filled with diluted grey ink. Watercolors back in … Continue reading →

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Lindsey Graham

Posted on September 28, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

I was so upset when I did this I could hardly letter. Lindsey Graham said, direct quote, “You are supposed to be Bill Cosby when you are a Junior and Senior in Hag School!” When I heard that I could … Continue reading →

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Tools: Inks, Part II, Soluble Inks!

Posted on September 28, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

In preparation for Inktober, I am reviewing inks. As always, these posts are about my relationship with inks, and is not definitive. You might want to read yesterday’s post on waterproof inks! *again, a bit of advice, especially if you … Continue reading →

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Tools: Inks, Part I, Waterproof

Posted on September 27, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

In preparation for Inktober, I am reviewing inks. As always, these posts are about my relationship with inks, and is not definitive. *peeps, a bit of advice, especially if you are not made of money and have to budget: look … Continue reading →