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Rona on Grey, Rancho Gordo White Lima Beans
Finally received the box of beans from Rancho Gordo… Been reading about them, and now I had to have beans… a staple during this damn Rona visit. I started with 1 lb of the big fat White Lima beans. They … Continue reading
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Rona on Grey, VSW African Flamingos
Virtual sketching has been a nice escape: my choices take me to palm trees or water… or African Flamingos! The forget-me-nots send a message… even though I have Mitchell with me, we still feel more disconnected… Our friends don’t drop … Continue reading
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Rona on Grey, VSW Kenya Beach
A virtual walk on the shores of Africa… Drawn to interpreting the lines… And then had to add color! To hear about classes, follow me on Instagram, Facebook or check out my new, improved dkatiepowellart.com “Memory is more indelible than … Continue reading
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Rona on Grey, Linda Posie
Reconnected with my best best friend from high school!! It is a long story, but crazy family members broke us up by lying to each of us… We were kids, did not know or even consider that they might do … Continue reading
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Rona on Grey, A gift from Idaho
A package arrived in the nick of time… I was desperate for an onion and we were out of coffee! An unexpected package from Marianne in Idaho brought us both, plus color in ink samples and a lovely hand-painted card! … Continue reading
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Rona on Grey, Tools of the Trade
Most of you think masks now and think of Covid-19… But we use masks every day with filters, and now we cannot get the filters! They can’t sell anything mask related to us; everything is all about the virus. I … Continue reading
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Rona on Grey, Pink Posies
Posies help lift the spirit… Seriously, I did these when I was NOT interested… but I did them, and they helped! To hear about classes, follow me on Instagram, Facebook or check out my new, improved dkatiepowellart.com “Memory is more … Continue reading
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Rona on Grey, Homeless Man
He’s back! The homeless man who lives in our studio neighborhood has been missing, but we finally heard his screaming *&#$@* so he’s not dead! To hear about classes, follow me on Instagram, Facebook or check out my new, improved … Continue reading
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Rona on Grey, Stuck
Finally friends are discussing losing their mojo. From my journal, above: “I’ve lost my mojo several times and had no will to sketch… The horror or uncertainty of our future, a sort of “why bother?” When the USA’s future seems … Continue reading
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Rona on Grey, Rain
If only the rain would wash away this virus. To hear about classes, follow me on Instagram, Facebook or check out my new, improved dkatiepowellart.com “Memory is more indelible than ink.” Anita Loos, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. “I think not….” Me… … Continue reading
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Rona on Grey, Lewisia
Lewisia from an image by Cynthia… Ink-painting with Robert Oster inks: Sushi and Green Lime and Glistening Orange Rumble! Flower named after Lewis, of Lewis and Clark… I love new ink days! No No No NO!! To hear about classes, … Continue reading
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VSW: Singapore Buddha
Virtual Sketchwalk image of Singapore Buddha provided by Jill Bartos: THANK YOU! I thought he might stay an inky sketch… NOPE! I had to add color… I love color! To hear about classes, follow me on Instagram, Facebook or check … Continue reading
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Rona on Grey, Mixer
Love my fire engine red mixer! Ink painting with Pelikan Black ink and Robert Oster Fire Engine Red ink and Noodler’s Lexington Grey Ink. To hear about classes, follow me on Instagram, Facebook or check out my new, improved dkatiepowellart.com … Continue reading
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Rona on Grey, Roast Chicken
Roast Chicken from Carman Ranch! A total gift to be delivered from the ranch… humanely raised and killed, this meets our requirements so it was a lovely break from beans and rice. And of course, the end of the bits … Continue reading
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Rona on Grey, the Gurls
I never use the bathroom alone now… One of the girls runs when they hear me in there — before I can even shut the door. Izzee with toys stashed IN the bathroom… I try to talk to them about … Continue reading
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Rona on Grey, Dance!
Depression’s antidote? Dance! Music! You may notice I’ve been adding to my posts with songs at the bottom… I’ve bee playing loud rock and roll while I worked this week and last — Helps me not get too down… layers … Continue reading
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VSW: Koh Samui Thailand
Virtual Sketchwalk from images provided by Jill Bartos of Koh Samui Thailand: I miss palm trees. Home home home! To hear about classes, follow me on Instagram, Facebook or check out my new, improved dkatiepowellart.com “Memory is more indelible than … Continue reading
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Rona on Grey, Blue Cheese and Apple Gouda Sausage Quiche
Mitchell had an idea for a quiche flavor… So when the six dozen eggs were delivered (I had not ordered) I had to use some of them up — and quiches make for nice fast studio dinners when we are … Continue reading
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