Tag Archives: De Atramentis Document ink

Challenges Saved My Sanity

Posted on June 29, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

During this medical debacle, challenges saved my sanity. When you just can’t think of anything to draw and you are stuck looking at the same things day in and out, challenges can prompt giving you a drawing to do without … Continue reading →

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June Challenge, Week Two

Posted on June 16, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

I am in the home stretch of this frigging stupid stent and frankly, what has helped keep me sane is these crazy challenges on Facebook. I am heavily drugged on pain killers and frankly, that does not make me creative. … Continue reading →

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June Challenge, First Week

Posted on June 5, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

I’m participating in another keeping-me-sane while recouping challenge! This months prompts are really good, and I am working small and fast. Selfie started it, and this is one from an image we use in the business. Shell game was next. … Continue reading →

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May Challenge, Wrapping up

Posted on May 31, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

Let’s start with an image I like. This was not from the EDM prompts (which continued to be pretty boring) but from a friend’s prompts for herself this month — a vegetable in season, and these are special because they … Continue reading →

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May Sketches: Heading Into Surgery

Posted on May 12, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

Tough week, as I head into my LAST surgery for kidney stones. At a client meeting in Washington, I painted a bit with my feet up. The moon looked full out our window early morning. We have names for our … Continue reading →

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May Sketches, Cinco de Mayo

Posted on May 5, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

My month of fake journaling has come to an end, and sadly (in terms of sharing) my next projects is top secret. Someday I’ll post it, but not for a LONG time. I am participating in a month long challenge … Continue reading →

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IFJM 30: Rome, Our Last Day

Posted on May 1, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

April 30 From my journal: “Hard to believe it is our last day. We thought to go to Vatican City, but we saw the lines and decided, another trip. . . and back to Castel Sant’ Angelo, or the Roman … Continue reading →

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IFJM 29: Genoa to Rome, A Slow Drive on the Coast

Posted on May 1, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

April 29 From my journal: “Last day in Genoa, and we wandered into the Mercato Orientale . . . a well-kept tourist secret. We wandered the stalls, bought more chocolate (we ate what we bought in Nice — oops!), bought … Continue reading →

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IFJM 28: Genoa, the Painted City

Posted on April 30, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

April 28 From my journal: “Genoa, a key city in the novel. The colors of the city are like Pompei, bright almost garish painted facades. So many influences . . . Arab? Roman? We haven’t had enough time as we … Continue reading →

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IFJM 27: Highway 101 in Italy

Posted on April 28, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

April 27 From my journal: “The yum shop! Breakfast of brioche + yummies + cheese.” “Another day of pure vacation as we head to Genoa . . . one of our takeaways brings us to remembering Eddie Izzard talking about … Continue reading →

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IFJM 26: Nice! I Fell in Love Again!

Posted on April 27, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

April 26 From my journal: “Everything is so close. It took no time to get to Nice, and we decided to stay close to the water all the way to Genoa. I had us stop at the train station, where … Continue reading →

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IFJM 25: Old Port, and Being Tourists in Marseille

Posted on April 27, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

April 25 From my journal: “Poked around Old Port, because this was a possible place E & M could be. We shopped, finally, for gifts for Ruth and Family: soaps, chocolate.” “Life is the art of drawing without an eraser.” … Continue reading →

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IFJM 23: Thanks to Isabelle, the Canal du Midi

Posted on April 27, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

April 23 From my journal: “A great find, the Canal was built in time for E & M’s travel . . . We had no idea but for being here, on foot, looking.” Thanks to Isabelle again. This will change … Continue reading →

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IFJM 21: Bazeige to Toulouse, and more Camino Walkers

Posted on April 25, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

21 April “Marker for the way of St. James” From my journal: “We took our breakfast to a small country church in Baziege, laid out a blanket, and waited. Latte, brioche, prosciutto and apples helped us pass the time. I … Continue reading →

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IFJM 20: Meeting Camino Travelers

Posted on April 25, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

April 20 Middle of the night, Montpellier, from my journal: “I woke to find the pensione cat had crawled into our bed and snuggled in like Jai does with me. So so sweet. Made me miss home tremendously. The guys … Continue reading →

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IFJM 19: Montpellier, Closer to the Camino

Posted on April 20, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

April 19 “The only valuable thing is intuition.” Einstein From my journal, our vision, as this journal is writing/painting us into our new life: “Our dream is to finish the book together within twelve months. On Sundays after yoga or … Continue reading →

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IFJM 16: Saintes Maries de la Mer

Posted on April 17, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

16 April From my journal: “Magic abounds. You can feel it! Paroisse Saint Marie de la Mer rooftop.” “I’m restless. Things are calling me. My hair is being pulled by the Stars.” Anias Nin From my journal: “Explored the church. … Continue reading →

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IFJM 15: Horses and Bulls and Flamingos, Oh My!

Posted on April 16, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

15 April “Gardian House Carmargue Region” From my journal: “Maybe it’s France. We’ve had a shift in travel schedules . . . languid! Took time for our lovemaking, and then a heavenly very French breakfast and favorite breakfast. . . … Continue reading →