Tag Archives: Daniel Smith watercolors

Inktober, Cherished Blogfest 2017

Posted on October 16, 2017 by

I’ve been remiss about the Cherished Blogfest this year but it must have been in the air because I have company!  It has been extended, and so, here is my entry… AND YOU HAVE TIME TO WRITE ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE … Continue reading →

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Inktober, 9 Red Hawthorn

Posted on October 9, 2017 by

I never noticed Hawthorns until we moved to Portland, though my Mom insists we grew up with them all around. Maybe the ocean was too dazzling for me to notice them. They are everywhere, and gorgeous!  Now I look for … Continue reading →

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Tools: Watercolors, 9, Mayan

Posted on October 8, 2017 by

“Mayan” watercolors began appearing as a fad name a few years ago.  Loving Primateks, I wanted to try them… Cut to the chase, I was disappointed. Originally Mayan blue was developed by the Maya people, who ruled Mesoamerica from 290 … Continue reading →

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Inktober, 7 Palm Window

Posted on October 7, 2017 by

I don’t know where I caught the snippet of a poem which was a song not a poem but it has rolled around in my head for weeks, these few lines: “Now that I’ve worn out I’ve worn out the … Continue reading →

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Inktober, 6 Purple Posies

Posted on October 6, 2017 by

These lovely purple daisies, a ground-cover, also found on our walk to breakfast… so sweet, hardy, covering an entire small yard of a painted lady.  To hear about classes, follow me on Facebook or check out my new, improved dkatiepowellart.com … Continue reading →

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Inktober, 5 Rose

Posted on October 5, 2017 by

A memory from our walk to the Standing Stone for breakfast. Nothing beats spending time with Mitchell.  We saw Autumn straggling cheery street roses.  I  don’t know how they survive in poor light under the trees! I love my Nostalgie … Continue reading →

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Inktober, 4 Crows for Mitchell

Posted on October 4, 2017 by

Mitchell loves crows… our crows love him too. He talks to them when he is taking the trash to the dumpster, or parking the car at the studio, or out the studio window, and they know him. Of course, color.  … Continue reading →

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