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World Watercolor Month: Dan’s Purple Flower
Flower from an image by Dan Antion, a good photographer and writer-blogger, met through blogging and he is a friend who also lets me steal his images from which to paint. I love that I am starting this new book … Continue reading
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Tagged #30posies, #artjournal, #artjournaling, #danielsmithprimateks, #danielsmithwatercolors, #deatramentisdocumentblack, #deatramentisdocumentink, #floral, #flowers, #flowersfightdepression, #Hahnemühle, #holbeinwatercolor, #Lamy, #lovethestub, #makearteveryday, #middleofthenight, #nostalgiejournal, #PlatinumCarbonPen, #sennelierwatercolors, #twsbieco, #WorldWatercolorMonth, Fineline masking fluid, Lamy Joy, watercolor
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Rona Keeps on Giving
I did this thinking I was not going to watercolor it… I think maybe I liked it better that way! This feels is a neverending crisis, made worse by our politicians (yes I am looking at you Kate Brown). The … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #catsintraining, #catswhowork, #cookingallday, #cookingtherapy, #danielsmithprimateks, #danielsmithwatercolors, #deatramentisdocumentblack, #Hahnemühle, #Lamy, #lifeinapandemic, #lovethestub, #middleofthenight, #nostalgiejournal, #pandemicpainting, #PlatinumCarbonPen, #ronavirus, art journal, Lamy Joy, Platinum Carbon pen, Primatek, watercolor
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Rona2: One More
I thank several photographers for posting almost the same iconic image of the police lined up nightly before they declare a riot and go after protesters. The TWSBI Eco 1.1 with Birmingham Tarnished Nickel ink, and a Nemosine (no … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #arttherapy, #birminghaminks, #blm100night, #deatramentisdocumentblack, #freespeech, #Hahnemühle, #HahnemühleTonedWatercolourBook, #inkartober, #inkpainting, #kinktober, #middleofthenight, #motherofpearl, #pandemicpainting, #Portlandoregon, #portraits, #robertosterink, #tarnishednickel, #vintainks, #virtualsketching, #writeitdown, art journal
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Rona2: Rallies Portland
I follow @maranierae (you should too) on Instagram,and thank her for the images. I still work full time in our business and we have a war going on in our city between right-wingers, law enforcement, and blacks. I’ve not seen … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #arttherapy, #blm100night, #deatramentisdocumentblack, #freespeech, #Hahnemühle, #HahnemühleTonedWatercolourBook, #inkpainting, #middleofthenight, #pandemicpainting, #Portlandoregon, #portraits, #robertosterink, #rochesterprotests, #virtualsketching, #virtualsketchwalk, #watercolorartist, #writeitdown, art journal, Mike Hastings
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Rona2, Anti-Depression Posies, Seven
I think it is working… or maybe it is that I am just moving my pen, making marks, and that lifts depression? But bold and bright is here to stay! To hear about classes, follow me on Instagram, Facebook or … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #arttherapy, #danielsmithwatercolors, #deatramentisdocumentblack, #flowersfightdepression, #Hahnemühle, #HahnemühleTonedWatercolourBook, #inkpainting, #lifeinapandemic, #middleofthenight, #oregonfires, #pandemicpainting, #Portlandoregon, #posie, #robertosterink, #virtualsketching, #virtualsketchwalk, #watercolorartist, #writeitdown, art journal, posies, Primatek
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Rona2, Anti-Depression Posies, Six
Oriental poppies coming in these watery flavors are just delicious… I found an image of a field of poppies and picked out two to draw… finding them in the field was a meditation… You can see I used them in … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #arttherapy, #danielsmithwatercolors, #deatramentisdocumentblack, #flowersfightdepression, #Hahnemühle, #HahnemühleTonedWatercolourBook, #inkpainting, #lifeinapandemic, #MGrahamwatercolors, #middleofthenight, #oregonfires, #pandemicpainting, #Portlandoregon, #posie, #robertosterink, #virtualsketching, #virtualsketchwalk, #watercolorartist, #writeitdown, art journal, posies, Primatek
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Rona2, Anti-Depression Posies, Five
Morgan Harper Nichols lovely quote was a needed reminder! “i am worthy of the time it takes to do the things that heal my heart.” She is on IG @morganharpernichols…. To hear about classes, follow me on Instagram, Facebook or … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #arttherapy, #danielsmithwatercolors, #deatramentisdocumentblack, #flowersfightdepression, #Hahnemühle, #HahnemühleTonedWatercolourBook, #inkpainting, #lifeinapandemic, #MGrahamwatercolors, #middleofthenight, #oregonfires, #pandemicpainting, #Portlandoregon, #posie, #robertosterink, #virtualsketching, #virtualsketchwalk, #watercolorartist, #writeitdown, art journal, posies, Primatek
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Rona2, Anti-Depression Posies, Four
doodle flowers this one was white but that just bored me so I got to play god/dess and wrap that pretty shape in yellow and oranges and cheerful colors! right now several days are attacking at once and each day … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #arttherapy, #danielsmithwatercolors, #deatramentisdocumentblack, #flowersfightdepression, #Hahnemühle, #HahnemühleTonedWatercolourBook, #inkpainting, #lifeinapandemic, #MGrahamwatercolors, #middleofthenight, #oregonfires, #pandemicpainting, #Portlandoregon, #posie, #robertosterink, #virtualsketching, #virtualsketchwalk, #watercolorartist, #writeitdown, art journal, posies, Primatek
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Rona2, Anti-Depression Posies, Three
This little pen changed everything. Vintage Pelikan P20 Twist Fountain Pen (while they are still available) with its soluble black ink and a nib that slides on the paper (for about $10) is such a joy! I use the empty … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #arttherapy, #danielsmithwatercolors, #deatramentisdocumentblack, #flowersfightdepression, #Hahnemühle, #HahnemühleTonedWatercolourBook, #inkpainting, #lifeinapandemic, #MGrahamwatercolors, #middleofthenight, #oregonfires, #pandemicpainting, #pinkflowers, #portlandfires, #Portlandoregon, #posie, #purpleflowers, #robertosterink, #theworldisonfire, #virtualsketching, #virtualsketchwalk, #watercolorartist, #writeitdown, art journal, posies, Primatek
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Rona2, Anti-Depression Posies, Redux
doodle flowers draw it down keep moving don’t think too much… 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. … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #arttherapy, #danielsmithwatercolors, #deatramentisdocumentblack, #flowersfightdepression, #Hahnemühle, #HahnemühleTonedWatercolourBook, #inkpainting, #lifeinapandemic, #MGrahamwatercolors, #middleofthenight, #oregonfires, #pandemicpainting, #pinkflowers, #portlandfires, #Portlandoregon, #posie, #robertosterink, #theworldisonfire, #virtualsketching, #virtualsketchwalk, #watercolorartist, #writeitdown, art journal, posies, Primatek
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Rona2, Anti-Depression Posies
Sitting in brown skies is getting to me… Had to stop drawing fires skies and move to posies… They lift the spirit to doodle them… Making my own field up, flowers that won’t grow together and oh they make … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #arttherapy, #danielsmithwatercolors, #deatramentisdocumentblack, #flowersfightdepression, #Hahnemühle, #HahnemühleTonedWatercolourBook, #inkpainting, #lifeinapandemic, #MGrahamwatercolors, #middleofthenight, #oregonfires, #pandemicpainting, #pinkflowers, #portlandfires, #Portlandoregon, #portraits, #posie, #robertosterink, #ronavirus, #theworldisonfire, #virtualsketching, #virtualsketchwalk, #watercolorartist, #writeitdown, art journal, posies, Primatek, watercolor#artjournal
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Rona2: Oregon on Fire
There is not a lot to say… You’d have to have been in a coma not to know what is going on as Oregon has made world news for months, and now it is all about the fires. The skies … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #arttherapy, #deatramentisdocumentblack, #Hahnemühle, #HahnemühleTonedWatercolourBook, #inkpainting, #middleofthenight, #oregonfires, #pandemicpainting, #portlandfires, #Portlandoregon, #portraits, #robertosterink, #theworldisonfire, #watercolorartist, #writeitdown, art journal
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Rona2: Rochester and Portland
I follow @maranierae (you should too) on Instagram, and her posts on the Rochester protests compelled me to see the Daniel Prude video for myself. I wept. I was sorry I’d watched it before bed… but if I am horrified … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #arttherapy, #blm100night, #danielprude, #deatramentisdocumentblack, #freespeech, #Hahnemühle, #HahnemühleTonedWatercolourBook, #inkpainting, #middleofthenight, #mikehastings, #pandemicpainting, #Portlandoregon, #portraits, #robertosterink, #rochesterprotests, #virtualsketching, #virtualsketchwalk, #watercolorartist, #writeitdown, art journal, Mike Hastings
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Rona2: 100 Days of Protest, 2
I also listened to speeches given by various BLM activists. None call for violence, and in fact call for passive resistance, staying together, and what to do when the PPB arrests you in violation of your right to free speech … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #blm100night, #deatramentisdocumentblack, #freespeech, #Hahnemühle, #HahnemühleTonedWatercolourBook, #inkpainting, #middleofthenight, #pandemicpainting, #Portlandoregon, #robertosterink, #virtualsketching, #virtualsketchwalk, #watercolorartist, #writeitdown, art journal
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Rona2: 100 Days of Protest, 1
Each night I spend 1-2 hours watching raw and live videos of what is happening in Portland to the protesters. Yes, TO the protesters. Fake News and simply poor reporting is partially to blame for people thinking that BLM protesters … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #blm100night, #deatramentisdocumentblack, #freespeech, #Hahnemühle, #HahnemühleTonedWatercolourBook, #inkpainting, #jherbinink, #middleofthenight, #pandemicpainting, #PlatinumCarbonPen, #robertosterink, #virtualsketching, #virtualsketchwalk, #watercolorartist, #writeitdown, art journal
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Linda Fishing
I loved this image of my bestest friend from High School! She goes fishing (catch and release) on a lake near her home — Such a joyful image to sketch! Now I have her image forever in my art journal! … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #bestfriend, #danielsmithprimateks, #danielsmithwatercolors, #deatramentisdocumentblack, #Hahnemühle, #HahnemühleTonedWatercolourBook, #highschool, #Lamy, #lifeinapandemic, #lovethestub, #middleofthenight, #minnasotafishing, #pandemicpainting, #PlatinumCarbonPen, art journal, fishing, Lamy Joy, Platinum Carbon pen, portrait, Primatek, watercolor
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Rona on Grey, Equality Orange
I’m feeling frozen and powerless. I finally decided ritual was a path. When I am feeling powerless I turn to ritual… Gamblin sent the Equality Orange Oil Paint on the day I was so upset about the news, worried about … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #deatramentisdocumentblack, #equalityorange, #gamblinartistcolors, #gamblinequalityorange, #gamblinoilpaint, #Hahnemühle, #HahnemühleTonedWatercolourBook, #Lamy, #lifeinapandemic, #lovethestub, #middleofthenight, #pandemicpainting, #PlatinumCarbonPen, art journal
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Last Chance Today On Giveaway!
TODAY IS THE LAST CHANCE TO SIGN FOR THE GIVEAWAY! To enter, sign you name: HERE! Winners will be chosen by random draw on the Solstice, Saturday, June 20th, and announced that evening! For my reviews, go here: Hahnemühle Toned … Continue reading
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D.Katie Powell Art 