Tag Archives: #brownink

LaLaLand Fires

Posted on April 15, 2025 by D. Katie Powell

(Note: Posted late, long after the fires are finally contained… I am running behind on posts and images shared.) How is it that something so destructive and terrifying inspired me to produce a beautiful ink painting? And yet, it did. … Continue reading →

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Benu Talisman Buddha Lotus Blossom Pen

Posted on March 30, 2025 by D. Katie Powell

I was thrilled when Benu brought out the Buddha-Lotus Blossom Talisman pen, and it also gave me the opportunity to try out their NEW steel flex nib. I haven’t bought a new pen in a long time. My pen collection … Continue reading →

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DEQ

Posted on February 6, 2025 by D. Katie Powell

Gads I am glad I took my sketchbook with me when I last had our car smogged. The boredom and tedium of sitting, trying to be alert so I would move forward when they told me to was lifted a … Continue reading →

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Home is Burning

Posted on January 20, 2025 by D. Katie Powell

Los Angeles is where I was born, at a hospital in Hollywood. I have two places I call home, the West side, which is burning, and Laguna Beach. I have been everywhere that is on fire, and have friends, and … Continue reading →

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ANTS GO MARCHING!

Posted on May 5, 2024 by D. Katie Powell

Pleeeze excuse the photographs… It is next to impossible for an amateur like me to get good images of largely white paper! So there is ghosting of shadow. Oh well! We have an ant invasion of EPIC proportions. Because of … Continue reading →

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Laguna: Crystal Cove

Posted on June 1, 2023 by D. Katie Powell

When I was a kid, and then later when I was at college, I knew I was almost home when Crystal Cove came into view. Depending upon the season (yes, California has seasons but you have to be a Californian … Continue reading →

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Posies: Eucalyptus Blossoms

Posted on May 1, 2023 by D. Katie Powell

I grew up with lovely Eucalyptus, though I remember the blossoms being a bit more orange than the image I sketched from. I love them, as they are home home home! Happy May Day! I am ready for spring! ☾ … Continue reading →

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Posies: Pink Poppies

Posted on April 25, 2023 by D. Katie Powell

I think they are a type of poppy; I saw an image and painted it! Played with an abstract background. ☾ Hahnemühle Watercolour Journal, De Atramentis Document Urban Grey ink in Pentel Aquash waterbrushes, De Atramentis Document Brown ink in … Continue reading →

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VSW: Koh Chang Buddha

Posted on April 14, 2023 by D. Katie Powell

One of Aniko’s images posted for the Facebook Virtual Sketchwalk, Of course I had to do this lovely Buddha-in-the-Trees (my naming). An ink-painting, with just a touch of watercolor in the greens. ☾ Hahnemühle Watercolour Journal, Pentel Aquash waterbrushes with … Continue reading →

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VSW: Koh Chang Buddha, 2

Posted on April 11, 2023 by D. Katie Powell

Another of the lovely images posted for the Facebook Virtual Sketchwalk, a lovely HUGE Golden Buddha, image shown above tilted as one might have seen it when looking UP! This one I decided to do over shellac, which changes the … Continue reading →

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Chinese Food from Ling Garden

Posted on April 8, 2023 by D. Katie Powell

Friday nights we order from Ling Garden… They deliver to our studio and we take it home for dinner… It should be a standing order: Everything medium hot, Kung Pao Chicken, Sautéed String Bean with added carrots, Orange Flavored Chicken … Continue reading →

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VSW: Koh Chang Ruin

Posted on March 28, 2023 by D. Katie Powell

Our group on FaceBook, Virtual Sketchwalk, visited Thailand this month (and next) and the photos we are working with are stunning thanks to Aniko Szedlak. Almost direct watercolor. I cheated a bit and gave a basic shape to the temple … Continue reading →

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Kakimori: Golf Palms at Night

Posted on November 28, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

Getting the hang of the Kakimori nib! ☾ 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… why … Continue reading →

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VSW: IM Pei, Louvre, France

Posted on November 21, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

This was sketched quickly in waterproof inks. A lot of controversy surrounded the Pyramid in front of the Louvre, by I.M.Pei. I have some of those trepidations myself, but it has grown on me. It was created to allow for … Continue reading →

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Kakimori: OM

Posted on November 19, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

I continue to play with my Kakimori nibbed pens. I now have both the brass and the steel nibs. I love being able to change ink colors quickly by dipping, yet they hold more ink than a dip pen. My … Continue reading →

VSW: Oysterbeds, France

Posted on November 18, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

I rarely do a piece more than once… But I so loved this image and my first try I did not get the depth of color in my washes. I am here to say, once that happens start over, do … Continue reading →

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VSW: Corbusier in Ronchamp, France

Posted on November 16, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

Had to do one Corbusier, and what a history this architect has with me. This is the Catholic Chapel in Ronchamp, France. Drawing this brought up so many negative memories… maybe I can begin to clear them out by getting … Continue reading →

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Chinese Lion Guard

Posted on October 12, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

We get such interesting projects in the studio. These pocket-sized Chinese Lion Guards were beautiful after being cleaned and oiled. I drew her in De Atramentis Document Brown ink. After grisaille work in Lexington Grey ink, I began layering Robert … Continue reading →