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VSW: Cathédrale de la Sainte Trinité, Paris
The very modern Cathédrale de la Sainte Trinité, from a Google image on Virtual Sketchwalk (yes I wish I was in Paris!) Designed by architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte. I love greys; few are what I call a straight grey, neither blue … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #CathédraledelaSainteTrinité, #charcoalink, #churchesofparis, #Hahnemühle, #iloveparis, #lovethestub, #middleofthenight, #nostalgiejournal, #robertosterink, art journal, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal, Paris, tuilleries
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Inky Thots: Birmingham Allegheny Observatory Celestial Blue
I like what Birmingham says on their website: “We started Birmingham Pen Co. in 2012 in the Southside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with the doors of our first retail shop opening to the public in 2016. The region of Pittsburgh where … Continue reading
SoCS: Anti-Social
I journal and do morning stream of consciousness exercises, and I’m again participating in Linda Hill’s Stream of Consciousness Saturday. I write to a timer, 15-20 minutes, no editing except spelling, and of course I add my art! You can … Continue reading
Bottles!
Bottles matter! The right bottle helps sell your ink! A nice shape, brown preferably because it helps protect the ink inside. A not too tall bottle or pear shaped is ideal so it doesn’t tip. And of course, a beautiful … Continue reading
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Tagged #ancientcopperink, #artjournal, #artjournaling, #diamineink, #havasuturquoise, #inkbottles, #Lamy, #lamyalstar, #lovethestub, art journal
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VSW: Tuileries, Paris
Tuileries, from an image by Demi Kalfa for Virtual Sketchwalk. Robert Oster’s Green at Night is new to me, on sale at Vanness in Grandpa’s Basement. *I shouldn’t tell you about Grandpa’s basement because, more for me.* It has rich … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, art journal, creativity, drawing, ink painting, journal, painting, pen & ink, process, sketchbook, writing
Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #demikalfa, #greenatnight, #Hahnemühle, #iloveparis, #lovethestub, #middleofthenight, #nostalgiejournal, #robertosterink, #twsbieco, #twsbilove, art journal, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal, Paris, tuilleries
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Puppy Postcards
And the showdown, water color versus ink! Okay, we know that watercolors, good ones, have light-fast ratings. This is a huge plus for sending postcards that someone might stick on a wall… PBeaux (left) should last longer than Poppy (right) … Continue reading
Posted in animals, creativity, drawing, ink painting, painting, pen & ink, portrait, watercolor, writing
Tagged #bostonterrier, #danielsmithwatercolors, #Hahnemühle, #HahnemühlePostCards, #jinhaowithjowonib, #Lamy, #lovethestub, #middleofthenight, #PlatinumCarbonPen, #twsbieco, Lamy Joy, Lexington Grey Noodlers ink, Platinum Carbon pen, Primatek, puppy, Super5 ink, terrier, TWSBI ECO 1.1stub, watercolor
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SoCS: Grace
I journal and do morning stream of consciousness exercises, and I’m again participating in Linda Hill’s Stream of Consciousness Saturday. I write to a timer, 15-20 minutes, no editing except spelling, and of course I add my art! You can … Continue reading
Posted in art journal, creativity, journal, pen & ink, sketchbook, writing
Tagged #goldenacrylicpaint, #Hahnemühle, #SoCS, art journal, grace, gratitude, Stream of Consciousness Saturday, writing
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Pain
It showed up Tuesday morning, pain so bad I could barely move… Seriously, I’ve dealt with pain all my life (dancer injury) But I said to Mitchell, Shoot me NOW!” I had pain killers and muscle relaxers and used them … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #diplomataero, #Hahnemühle, #jinhaowithjowonib, #Lamy, #lamyalstar, #lovethestub, #middleofthenight, #nostalgiejournal, #twsbieco, #twsbilove, art journal, Lamy Al-Star, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal, Super5 ink, TWSBI ECO 1.1stub
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VSW: Église Saint Germain l’Auxerrois, Paris
A comparison, direct watercolor versus linework…. I’m struglling with the 30×30 Direct Watercolor Challenge. I’m doing it because marc Holmes is such an amazing teacher — I learn things from him all the time and his work is so exciting … Continue reading
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Tagged #30x30DirectWatercolor, #artjournal, #artjournaling, #ÉgliseSaintGermainlAuxerrois, #Hahnemühle, #iloveparis, #lovethestub, #middleofthenight, #nostalgiejournal, #parischurches, art journal, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal, Paris
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SoCS: New Moon Silence
I journal and do morning stream of consciousness exercises, and I’m again participating in Linda Hill’s Stream of Consciousness Saturday. I write to a timer, 15-20 minutes, no editing except spelling, and of course I add my art! You can … Continue reading
Inky Thots: Robert Oster Jade
From Robert Oster’s website: “My great interest in fountain pen inks – and by extension inks that combine many creative applications – began with the birth of my love of fountain pens in 1989. The contents and packaging of my … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #hoteibuddha, #inkpainting, #jadeink, #Lamy, #lamyalstar, #lovethestub, #robertosterink, #robertosterjade, art journal
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SoCS: Posies!
I journal and do morning stream of consciousness exercises, and I’m again participating in Linda Hill’s Stream of Consciousness Saturday. I write to a timer, 15-20 minutes, no editing except spelling, and of course I add my art! You … Continue reading
Yippee Ki-yo-ki-yay!
This big push is over. All the decorative parts are accounted for and assessed. Yippee Ki-yo-ki-yay! To hear about classes, follow me on Facebook or check out my new, improved dkatiepowellart.com “Memory is more indelible than ink.” Anita Loos, Gentlemen … Continue reading
Posted in art journal, creativity, drawing, furniture, ink painting, journal, making a living, pen & ink, sketchbook, writing
Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #carouselhorses, #Hahnemühle, #jantzenbeachcarousel, #jinhaowithjowonib, #lovethestub, #middleofthenight, #nostalgiejournal, #parkercarousel, #super5ink, #super5inkdarmstadtink, art journal, carousel, horses, Jantzen Beach Carousel, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal
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Doe Library Palm
We did some work for UC Berkeley. The Doe Library is one of the most beautiful spaces I’ve seen, and there is a window with the palm through it and it is just like this. Last week was our anniversary … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #doelibrary, #fountainpenrevolution, #Hahnemühle, #lovethestub, #middleofthenight, #nostalgiejournal, #palmtrees, #robertosterink, #twsbieco, #twsbilove, #ucberkeley, #ultraflexnib, anniversary, art journal, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal, TWSBI ECO 1.1stub
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Hari-Fred-Gibbs Hurts: Versed/Midazolam
Gibbs was limping. When you see the way the cats tear around playing it isn’t such an odd thought… BUT, he also has put on weight (he is going ot be a BIG cat) and worse, he was moving stiffly. … Continue reading
Posted in animals, art journal, ink painting, journal, memory, pen & ink, sketchbook, writing
Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #deatramentisdocumentink, #diamineink, #Hahnemühle, #jinhaowithgouletnib, #lamyalstar, #lamyvista, #lovethestub, #middleofthenight, #nostalgiejournal, #PlatinumCarbonPen, #robertosterink, #super5ink, #super5inkdarmstadtink, #twsbieco, #twsbilove, art journal, Lamy Al-Star, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal, Platinum Carbon pen, TWSBI ECO 1.1stub
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SoCS: Our Country
I journal and do morning stream of consciousness exercises, and I’m again participating in Linda Hill’s Stream of Consciousness Saturday. I write to a timer, 15-20 minutes, no editing except spelling, and of course I add my art! You can … Continue reading
Peony, Young and Old
From young to old, fading… When the peonies are young they are firm and vibrant. So easy to fall in love with them. When they get older, and begin to fade, I love to watch the lessening of vitality. I … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #Hahnemühle, #lamyalstar, #lovethestub, #middleofthenight, #nostalgiejournal, #twsbieco, #twsbilove, art journal, flowers, Lamy Al-Star, Lexington Grey Noodlers ink, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal, peonies, peony, posies, Super5 ink, TWSBI ECO 1.1stub
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D.Katie Powell Art 