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Playing with Tracey Fletcher King, 1
The great thing about taking a class is what you might be pushed to do if you follow try to follow almost follow another artist’s instructions. I am taking an online class by my favorite Aussie, Tracey Fletcher King, called … Continue reading
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Tagged #deliciouspaint, Aquabee Super Deluxe Journal, art journal, Caran D'ache watercolor pencil, Daniel Smith watercolors, Holbein, Pentalic HB woodless pencil, Platinum Carbon pen, Platinum Preppy pen, Polar Brown Noodlers ink, QoR watercolors, Sennelier, Tracey Fletcher King, watercolor, White Uniball Signo
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Drawing Rich German’s Whales
Rich German lives in my home-town, Laguna Beach, and loves the ocean’s creatures. He garnered international attention from his video of a close encounter with a pod of orcas. (Board and Rich shown right.) He garnered the attention of some … Continue reading
Posted in animals, art journal, challenge, drawing, painting, pen & ink, sketchbook, virtual sketching, watercolor
Tagged Aquabee Super Deluxe Journal, art journal, Daniel Smith Masking Fluid, Daniel Smith watercolors, Hol, humpback whale, Laguna Beach, Pentalic HB woodless pencil, Platinum Carbon pen, QoR watercolors, Rich German, watercolor, whale watching, whales
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Taxes, the Push Toward the Full Moon
I hate taxes. That is all. In a foul mood. Full Moon Coming, my deadline. And I made fudge for Mitchell. Aquabee Super Deluxe Journal, with a new loverly Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen in Retro Pop Orange with Private Reserve … Continue reading
Organic Fudge: From my other blog!
Posted first on my other blog, katwritesfood. I stopped making fudge at Christmas because we stopped eating anything with GMOs, and so many recipes for things like fudge were full of very nasty things. But I discovered organic Sweetened Condensed … Continue reading
Posted in art journal, challenge, drawing, painting, pen & ink, recipe, sketchbook, watercolor
Tagged Aquabee Super Deluxe Journal, art journal, bittersweet, chocolate, creme de cocoa, Daniel Smith watercolors, fudge, gluten-free, Holbein, holiday gifts, journal, kahlua, katwritesfood, non-GMO, organic, Primatek, QoR watercolors, semi-sweet, Sennelier, sweetened condensed milk, walnuts, watercolor
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Inktober, Week Three
Of course, a lot of my drawings for Inktober were created for my virtual Haight-Ashbury walk. This week, besides finishing that walk, I also had some fun creating the following: The beginning of a post on delivering the Crater Lake … Continue reading
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Tagged #inktober, Aquabee Super Deluxe Journal, art journal, Cat, CCC table, Crater Lake NP, Govinda Jai, Haight-Ashbury, Kamala, Moleskin Watercolor journal, MPF Conservation, Noodlers ink, North Umpqua River, Super5 ink
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Review: Pentalic Field Book
I did a quick sketch to try out my new Pentalic Field Book. 140lb. Acid Free; Cold Pressed; Exceptional wet strength; Professional grade watercolor paper. I love their pencils — my favorite — and they are an Oregon company: I … Continue reading
Posted in art journal, Buddha, gods and goddesses, journal, painting, paper, pen & ink, pencil, process, review, sketchbook, watercolor
Tagged Aquabee Super Deluxe Journal, art journal, buddha, buddhist, crescent moon, Daniel Smith watercolors, moon, Pentalic Field Book, Pentalic HB woodless pencil, Platinum Carbon pen, Portland Oregon, sitting buddha, Strathmore journal, Thai Buddha, watercolor, zen
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Green Tara, One
She is based on our Ganges River clay version of Green Tara. A challenge for me, she is very colorful and detailed, AND, I am still pushing for a loose wash effect. Not completely happy with her but not bad … Continue reading
Posted in art, art journal, Buddha, color, journal, process, sketchbook, watercolor
Tagged Aquabee Super Deluxe Journal, art journal, buddha, buddhist, Daniel Smith watercolors, De Atramentis Document ink, deities, Green Apatite, Green Tara, Holbein, lapis, Pentalic 2B woodless pencil, Pilot Gold Marker, Platinum Preppy pen, Primatek, Tara, watercolor
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Thai Buddha, One
He is an unassuming little black resin Thai Buddha. I see him in color, looking so sweet. Aquabee Super Deluxe Journal, with a Pentalic 2B woodless pencil, Platinum Preppie Pen, De Artramentis Document ink, and Daniel Smith and Holbien watercolor … Continue reading
Zen Cats and Watercolor Washes
After my frustration at Kiva Tearoom, I decided I needed to go back and just play with washes. Middle of the night I read suggestions from several watercolor books on washes. I sketched the Zazen Cats, fun images I come … Continue reading
Posted in art, art journal, Buddha, color, creativity, gods and goddesses, graphite, journal, painting, pen & ink, pencil, process, sketchbook, watercolor
Tagged Aquabee Super Deluxe Journal, Beta Journal, buddha, buddhist, Cat, Daniel Smith watercolors, meditating cat, Pentalic 2B woodless pencil, Pentel Brush Pen, Platinum Carbon pen, QoR watercolors, Stillman & Birn, sun, watercolor, zazen, zen, zen cat
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Happy Imbolc
The groundhog saw his shadow; more snow, which is a GOOD thing. Prayers to Brigit should be said at sunset. Brigit is the patroness of poetry, blacksmithing, cattle, sacred wells, and the arrival of early spring May I become at … Continue reading
Honu Turtle Doodle
Just a doodle. My grandma loved turtles and I love sea turtles. BTW, some of my turtles are for sale in my Redbubble shop! Aquabee Super Deluxe 9×9-inch journal with a Platinum Preppy fountain pen, Noodler’s Heart of Darkness ink … Continue reading
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Tagged Aquabee Super Deluxe Journal, art journal, doodle, full moon, Honu, moon, ocean, Platinum Preppy pen, sea turtles, watercolor
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How Did I Get This Age?
When did this happen? When I look in the mirror I expect to see the thirty-ish woman and do not know the face looking back at me. I expect to see the naked body of my forties and do not … Continue reading
Posted in art, Booby Gurl, journal, memory, pen & ink, sketchbook, waterbrush, watercolor
Tagged Aquabee Super Deluxe Journal, art journal, Booby Gurl, dancer, forties, Luma, mature, mirror, older, Platinum Preppy pen, sixties, thirties
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Recipe Watercolor: Chicken Curry
I’ve been so busy I haven’t sketched recipes in a long time! During the holiday I made this leftover dish and enjoyed the curry colors! Yummy recipe using leftovers posted on Katwritesfood! Soon I will post my first lesson on … Continue reading
Emotional Moonth Art Journal(Reposting)
This is one of the older posts from my other blog that I wanted here on D.Katie Powell Art. It was a pivotal moment regarding various choices to teach in cyberspace. It happened in November, and so is a bit … Continue reading
Posted in art, art journal, Booby Gurl, journal, loss, memory, painting, pen & ink, process, sketchbook, watercolor
Tagged Aquabee Super Deluxe Journal, art journal, Booby Gurl, Daniel Smith watercolors, Holbein, hurt feelings, journal, Portland Oregon, QoR watercolors, Sennelier, watercolor
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She Sings Gratitude
My last tree of the season. I had fun with my made-up trees; our cats had fun with their undecorated tree! She sings gratitude for her good fortune and prays for those in need. ☾ Aquabee Super Deluxe 9×9-inch (of … Continue reading
Posted in art, art journal, Booby Gurl, challenge, drawing, journal, painting, sketchbook, watercolor
Tagged Aquabee Super Deluxe Journal, art journal, Booby Gurl, Christmas Tree, crescent moon, Daniel Smith watercolors, Holbein, Lexington Grey Noodlers ink, Platinum Preppy pen, Portland Oregon, pregnant, Primatek, QoR watercolors, stars, watercolor
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Cats: The End of a Sketchbook
Kamala and I are the only gurls in the bedroom. She thinks she owns Mitchell, and competes with Jai, Sammy and me. She spent eight years living outside our door in a rural area and fended for herself, with fresh … Continue reading
Posted in art, art journal, color, drawing, journal, memory, pen & ink, sketchbook, timed painting, watercolor
Tagged Aquabee Super Deluxe Journal, art journal, cats, crazy cat, Daniel Smith watercolors, Holbein, Lexington Grey Noodlers ink, Platinum Preppy pen, QoR watercolors, Uniball Vision Elite, zen cat
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