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Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter
I am slowly posting older posts — I’ve been swamped with work! I create sketches, take pictures, but have no time to post! Created December 29 2024: Jimmy Carter Died today, at 100 years old, and thankfully, in his own … Continue reading →
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Cats: Izzee Loves the Mouse Game!
There are aps on your phone to amuse your CAT!!! Every night when Mitchell gets on the floor to do his yoga, he also puts the ap on for Izzie. She goes wild for them, especially this mouse running with … Continue reading →
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LaLaLand Fires
(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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VSW: Hawaii, a Friend, and Sea Turtles
A friend recently moved away from Hawaii after many years; she allowed us to create a virtual walk from her many images. Right, her lovely face. BTW, if you want to try virtual walks join “Virtual Sketchwalk” on Facebook. My … Continue reading →
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When Jimmy Carter Died
December 29 2024 Jimmy Carter Died today, at 100 years old, and thankfully, in his own bed. The man deserved a good death. I cried, the only time I ever cried for a politician when they died. I am glad … Continue reading →
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #danielsmithwatercolors, #grayink, #greyink, #HahnemühleNostalgie, #holbeinwatercolors, #jimmycarter, #platinumcarbonink, #PlatinumCarbonPen, #sennelierwatercolors, #twsbieco, #virtualsketching, portrait
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Distress
(This was written the middle of February, when I finally wrote about how I was reeling from the horrific action of the new regime… In the beginning I was frozen, then finally, slowly, I decided I had to step it … Continue reading →
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DEQ
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
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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Inky Thots: Robert Oster’s GHOST
I am not usually a shimmer gurl, but I’ve found one that is soon to have its own pen! I love Robert Oster Signature’s shimmer, GHOST! It has a silver-black shimmer, then goes grey leaning into purple-grey, and then into … Continue reading →
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Tagged #grayink, #greyink, #HahnemühleNostalgie, #inkreview, #purpleink, #robertosterink, #robertostersignatureink, #sailorpens, #shimmerink, #silverink
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Inky Thots: Robert Oster Anniversary Inks
Robert Oster Signature Inks is having their 7th Anniversary, and have created three special inks for their celebration: Their first true black, a beautiful purple storm, and a shimmering green-gold jewel: Let’s look at each anniversary ink. Remember that others … Continue reading →
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Tagged #blackink, #catportraits, #crown, #glitterink, #goldink, #grayink, #greenink, #greyink, #HahnemühleWatercolourBook, #inkreview, #kitten, #krishnascrown, #PilotMetropolitan, #purpleink, #robertosterink, #robertostersignatureink, #shimmerink, #storm, #stormyskies, art journal, Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen
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Inky Thots: Robert Oster Australian Opal Grey
Robert Oster’s Australian Opal Grey ink is one of my favorite greys, leaning into turquoise and blue when touched with water. My delicate shell (that I have carried around since high school) was painted in a Hahnemühle Nostalgie Sketchbook with … Continue reading →
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Favorite Grey Tee
I have a favorite grey tee shirt from Bass & Co that is as old as my marriage. It is on its last legs, and I am grieving. I cannot find another one like it ANYWHERE and it is so … Continue reading →
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An Opal Grey Face
He was looking down, and the bit of his face under the hat intriguing. I used Robert Oster’s Australian Opal Grey ink, which was also a good match for his grey hair. ☾ Hahnemühle Bamboo Carnet de Voyage pad, Chesapeake … Continue reading →
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California Poppies
Home, home, home… Cheery orange poppies used to cover the hills in Laguna Beach. I love them. Maybe cuz I am a native California gurl Maybe cuz they are one of my favorite colors. Handbook Journal watercolor square, De Atramentis … Continue reading →
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Posies: Eucalyptus Blossoms
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
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
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 →
Posted in architecture, art journal, Buddha, color, gods and goddesses, ink painting, landscape, painting, pen & ink, process, sketchbook, virtual sketching, waterbrush
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D.Katie Powell Art 
2025 1 20 Rump
IMO the flag should be flown upside down and at half-mast for the next four years because we are in distress as a nation. I won’t be stopping these rants anytime soon and if I do, then you should all … Continue reading →