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Inky Green Tara

Posted on May 30, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

I’ve drawn Green Tara many times. 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. I can … Continue reading →

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VSW Windmill

Posted on May 29, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

Reference image of a windmill at the Dalles in Oregon was taken by me on one of our rambles exploring the Columbia River towns on both sides of the river. The colors translated nicely into this sketch to showoff Robert … Continue reading →

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VSW: Walk to New Seasons

Posted on May 27, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

We sometimes walk to New Seasons Market in NW Portland from our studio. Snapped some images of our walk and sketched this layout across two pages. Before I started the watercolors, I used a diluted grey waterproof ink to place … Continue reading →

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Inky Entries

Posted on May 25, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

I am playing with ll my grey inks this month… Some inks call themselves grey and are not (see above). Greys seem to lean purple or blue or red… Graphite and Grey Lux are lovely inks, though the strong smell … Continue reading →

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Tests in Journals

Posted on May 24, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

I test journals primarily for two reasons: 1) To see what a new ink or watercolor does, or how a mix will look in a journal with which I am familiar; 2) To test a new brand of journal’s paper … Continue reading →

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Tools: Making Concertina Sketchbooks

Posted on May 20, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

I am starting one of my handmade sketchbooks and thought to share my process of making these with you. I don’t make journals often… I’ve wanted to, but frankly when I go to choose between making art and making books … Continue reading →

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Lifting Paint

Posted on May 19, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

I’ve heard of lifting paint but never tried it. I didn’t like the looks of the heavy gouache on the nose of the Pinto Pony, and so I thought I’d give it a try. I carefully and gently used a … Continue reading →

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20th Anniversary

Posted on May 18, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

Why is it harder to sketch when the subject is “important”? We were married 20 years ago in a sweet colorful ceremony. When I wanted to draw our ceremony I am afraid my poor people drawing skills kicked in and … Continue reading →

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VSW: Porto

Posted on May 17, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

The colors and textures of the buildings drew me to the image. Middle of the night from images of Porto, from Virtual Sketchwalk on FB. Omigoddess I have never overworked any image like I did this one… I just kept … Continue reading →

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VSW: Galway Blue

Posted on May 16, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

The deep blue of the water drew me to the image in the middle of the night when I couldn’t sleep. Fast sketch in the middle of the night from images from Virtual Ribble on FB. Hahnemühle 100# Cotton Watercolour … Continue reading →

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30 Posies: 24th Avenue Camelias

Posted on May 15, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

This was a little bit of urban sketching, a little virtual sketching…. sketched on a walk with watercolors added in the middle of the night! Above, a detail of the line drawing and the finished camellia watercolor. 24th Avenue is … Continue reading →

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Roe V Wade

Posted on May 14, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

Maybe I’ll lose some followers… Maybe I’ll gain some followers… but I support a woman’s right to choose. To hear about classes, follow me on Instagram, Facebook or check out my new, improved dkatiepowellart.com “Memory is more indelible than ink.” … Continue reading →

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Inky Thots: Robert Oster Dragon Night

Posted on May 12, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

It is no surprise Robert Oster inks my favorite inks. Dragon’s Night is such a gorgeous sketching BLURPLE ink it has a permanent home now in my purple leopard Pilot Metropolitan. I art journal many nights with this one, a … Continue reading →

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Shells

Posted on May 11, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

I have a beautiful soft green Roseville bowl of my grandmother’s that is filled with shells. Some are found, years of beachcombing as a kid, but some are from a trip my mom and I took to the Monterey Bay … Continue reading →

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Spicy Ginger Teriyaki Chicken

Posted on May 10, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

I have a recipe watercolor journal I work in but sometimes I don’t take the time as that one is a bit special. Ginger People’s Spicy Ginger Teriyaki Sauce is a great shortcut for a different taste, and works best … Continue reading →

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Tools: Hahnemühle 100% Cotton Watercolour Book

Posted on May 6, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

My new journal is an A5 landscape Hahnemühle 100% Cotton Watercolour Book, and it is not only a new journal, it is a new brand from Hahnemühle! I’ve had it for a bit and been testing it out. I LOVE … Continue reading →

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VSW: Guildford Town Hall

Posted on May 4, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

DANG DANG DANG! I forgot to take a picture of the bare line drawing…. And it was such a nice drawing of this lovely Art Deco building in Perth AU! Guildford Town Hall, part of our Virtual Sketchwalk in our … Continue reading →

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USk: MPFC Finish Studio

Posted on May 3, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

Every so often I like to sketch our studio rooms. This is primarily my finish room, where I work conserving objects. I use our own mixed shellac and (primarily oil) paints to bring back dead finishes. You can see one … Continue reading →