Category Archives: watercolor

Inktober, 7 Palm Window

Posted on October 7, 2017 by

I don’t know where I caught the snippet of a poem which was a song not a poem but it has rolled around in my head for weeks, these few lines: “Now that I’ve worn out I’ve worn out the … Continue reading →

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Inktober, 5 Rose

Posted on October 5, 2017 by

A memory from our walk to the Standing Stone for breakfast. Nothing beats spending time with Mitchell.  We saw Autumn straggling cheery street roses.  I  don’t know how they survive in poor light under the trees! I love my Nostalgie … Continue reading →

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Inktober, 2 Dogwood

Posted on October 2, 2017 by

Dogwood always reminds me of my Grandmother, Lyle Genevieve, or Mimi, and driving through the mountains around Grass Valley area where their ranch was… Even though we see it all over Oregon it reminds me of the California mountains. I … Continue reading →

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Tools: Viviva Colorsheets and Hello Inktober

Posted on October 1, 2017 by

Viviva is a new watercolor “sheet” out of India. I bought them through their Indiegogo campaign. Watercolor sheets are meant to travel with a waterbrush, so that you simply touch the wet brush to the colored paper and the color … Continue reading →

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USk: Autumn at PSU Market

Posted on September 30, 2017 by

Gads the children were enthralled by his playing! We often eat breakfast at Portland Curry — Chana Masala, Yum! To hear about classes, follow me on Facebook or check out my new and improved dkatiepowellart.com and sign up for my … Continue reading →

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When Palms are Bad

Posted on September 28, 2017 by

This one is simply overworked.  It doesn’t have the feeling of air coming through the palm leaves.  I am okay with the ocean, flowers, etc. This should have been beautiful… Randy Boyd’s photo was gorgeous! I tried it again….. In … Continue reading →

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USk: Roasted Sugar Chilies

Posted on September 27, 2017 by

Picked up 40 pounds of Roasted Sugar Chilies last Saturday, and 20 lbs of Roasted Poblanos this Saturday. That is what we eat in a year! Making Pepper Pesto with them.  Totally yummy. To hear about classes, follow me on … Continue reading →

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