Tag Archives: Caran D’ache watercolor pencil

Creativity: Stumbling Blocks + Play

Posted on April 2, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

Creatives get blocked. Creatives need play time! It has been a long time since I’ve been involved in a project — I’m not talking about recipes or art challenges but real projects — a couple of years of learning watercolors, … Continue reading →

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Laguna Starfish

Posted on March 27, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

From a photo, middle of the night, watercolor pencil, splashing paint, no ink. Missing the ocean, need to dip my toes in sand and sea soon…. Aquabee Super Deluxe Journal, Caran D’ache watercolor pencil, White Uniball Signo, and Daniel Smith … Continue reading →

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Sugar Corn

Posted on March 13, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

Working from an image for the class, yellow watercolor pencil, Platinum Carbon pen…. Layering watercolors, yellow to deeper yellows and greens, to touches of pinks and Paynes grey, salt added, then white Pitt pen and splatters. I am taking an … Continue reading →

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Playing with Tracey Fletcher King, 2

Posted on March 13, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

My style, but trying to get the layering of watercolors to work from Tracey’s instructions, with under-painting then top detail painting. I am taking an online class by my favorite Aussie, Tracey Fletcher King, called Delicious Paint. Pentalic Nature Sketch … Continue reading →

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Playing with Tracey Fletcher King, 1

Posted on March 9, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

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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