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Lojong 43: Observe these even at the risk of your life
I’ve studied through the slogans a dozen times in my life; these are my musings on the slogan currently, what comes up on the day that I am posting the slogan, not a formal interpretation. For that reason they are … Continue reading
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Lojong 42: Patience!
I’ve studied through the slogans a dozen times in my life; these are my musings on the slogan currently, what comes up on the day that I am posting the slogan, not a formal interpretation. For that reason they are … Continue reading
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Tagged #patience, buddha, buddha ball, lojong, Okina Journals, pen and ink, tonglen, watercolor, weeping buddha, Zen Buddha
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Lojong 41: Two Activities
I’ve studied through the slogans a dozen times in my life; these are my musings on the slogan currently, what comes up on the day that I am posting the slogan, not a formal interpretation. For that reason they are … Continue reading
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Tagged buddha, buddha ball, lojong, Okina Journals, pen and ink, tonglen, watercolor, weeping buddha, Zen Buddha
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Lojong 40: Correct all Wrongs…
I’ve studied through the slogans a dozen times in my life; these are my musings on the slogan currently, what comes up on the day that I am posting the slogan, not a formal interpretation. For that reason they are … Continue reading
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Tagged #bishoptoking, #Murasakishikibu, #pilotiroshizuku, #robertosterink, buddha, buddha ball, lojong, Okina Journals, pen and ink, tonglen, weeping buddha, Zen Buddha
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Inky Thots: Robert Oster Aussie Brown
I love a great brown ink; Robert Oster Aussie Brown is a favorite sketching and writing ink, suitable for the office. It is a rich dark brown leaning red, and has a touch of graphite sheen, seen left. The ink … Continue reading
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Tagged #1week100people, #artjournal, #artjournaling, #aussiebrown, #aussiebrownink, #brownink, #inkpainting, #lovethestub, #portraits, #robertosterink, #SacréCœurBasilica, art journal, TWSBI
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VSW: San Francisco, 3
Ink painting from pictures from Debi Taylor’s last visit to San Francisco. Sketch over watercolor pencil in Diamine Ancient Copper. Hard to control inks… they need to do what they need to do! Colors I used below. To hear about … Continue reading
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Lojong 39: All activities should be done with one intention
I’ve studied through the slogans a dozen times in my life; these are my musings on the slogan currently, what comes up on the day that I am posting the slogan, not a formal interpretation. For that reason they are … Continue reading
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Tagged buddha, buddha ball, lojong, Neocolor II, Okina Journals, pen and ink, tonglen, watercolor, weeping buddha, Zen Buddha
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Birds!
Both Yaman and Savitri watch birds; the studio windows are by far the best bird watching windows because we can see murders of crows, flocks of gulls, smaller birds, and the occasional antics of a bluejay family. We’ve also seen … Continue reading
Posted in animals, art journal, journal, memory, painting, pen & ink, sketchbook, watercolor
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VSW: San Francisco, 2
Thanksgiving. I loved returning to regular sketching with a fast one of one of my favorite views in San Fransisco. cable cars. When I was in college and early 20’s I stayed at the Stratford Hotel. I did a quick … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #cablecar, #Hahnemühle, #middleofthenight, #nostalgiejournal, #PelikanP20TwistFountainPen, #sanfrancisco, #stratfordhotel, #virtualsketchwalk, art journal, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal
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VSW: San Francisco, 1
It has been awhile since I sketched regularly… Taking a class and sketching thumbnails just isn’t the same! I have a couple days off here and NO family obligations and so, sketching and noshing with my sweetie… Wishing everyone a … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #Hahnemühle, #middleofthenight, #nostalgiejournal, #palaceofthefinearts, #pelikanink, #PelikanP20TwistFountainPen, #robertosterink, #sanfrancisco, #virtualsketchwalk, art journal, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal
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Daily Journal, 3
My favorite WRITING journals? Personal preferences, and you should try several to find yours. I like grids or dots best, or blank. Must take fountain pens… though some bleed can be tolerated — I use fat juicy pens! I want … Continue reading
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Tagged #archerandolivejournal, #artjournal, #artjournaling, #dingbatjournal, #Hahnemühle, #itwillsaveyourlife, #lovethestub, #middleofthenight, #nostalgiejournal, #OkinaJournals, #writeitdown, art journal
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Daily Journal, 2
Continuing from Daily Journal, 1… Okay Okay Okay, what if I am not dealing with crap? What about other things to write about? A calendar of our business dealings. I had a dated paginated desk calendar my whole life and … Continue reading
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Tagged #archerandolivejournal, #artjournal, #artjournaling, #dingbatjournal, #Hahnemühle, #itwillsaveyourlife, #lovethestub, #middleofthenight, #nostalgiejournal, #OkinaJournals, #writeitdown, art journal
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Daily Journal, 1
Many articles are coming out now about the benefits of keeping a daily journal. Some are scientific, some are new age, some are creatives-driven, and are written by reporters who were assigned the article. I’ve been journaling daily for 47 … Continue reading
Posted in art journal, creativity, drawing, ink painting, journal, painting, pen & ink, process, sketchbook, watercolor, writing
Tagged #archerandolivejournal, #artjournal, #artjournaling, #dingbatjournal, #Hahnemühle, #itwillsaveyourlife, #lovethestub, #middleofthenight, #nostalgiejournal, #OkinaJournals, #writeitdown, art journal
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VSW: Amsterdam 12, Van Gogh Museum
I love this small museum. Shows how modern buildings made of glass and stone can be sensitive and beautiful and welcoming. I’d love to visit. From a Google image. To hear about classes, follow me on Facebook or check out … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #danielsmithprimateks, #danielsmithwatercolors, #deatramentisdocumentblack, #Hahnemühle, #middleofthenight, #nostalgiejournal, #robertosterink, #sennelierwatercolors, #virtualsketchwalk, Amsterdam, art journal, De Atramentis Document ink, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal
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VSW: Amsterdam 11, Canals
I loved the image Brian posted for this sketch.. A lot can be done with minimal moves when you have little time, and this month showed that! Thanks to Brian Thompstone for the image. To hear about classes, follow me … Continue reading
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Tagged #amsterdamcanals, #artjournal, #artjournaling, #Hahnemühle, #inktober, #inktober2019, #MGrahamwatercolors, #middleofthenight, #nostalgiejournal, #super5ink, #super5inkdarmstadtink, #virtualsketchwalk, Amsterdam, art journal, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal
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A Quick Answer to Getting Good at Drawing
I’m on several sites and hear so many of peeps say you’d love to “draw like so-and-so.” So, here is what I wrote in response to this on a site this morning, and they liked it and asked if I … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #diplomataero, #Hahnemühle, #lovethestub, #middleofthenight, #nostalgiejournal, #platinum3773, #robertosterink, #robertosterjade, art journal, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal, Super5 ink
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VSW: Amsterdam 10, Windmills
Remember how I thought I was done with my inky version of the windmill? FPR Jaipur with Blackstone Brown Boronia ink. Thanks to Brian Thompstone for the image. To hear about classes, follow me on Facebook or check out my … Continue reading
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VSW: Amsterdam 8, Damrak Passage
Just for Inktober, started with a brown waterproof ink…. I think if I were a little kid I might be a little scared of this guy! And yes, it made me think of the famous scene with Audrey Hepburn and … Continue reading
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D.Katie Powell Art 