Tag Archives: Holbein

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 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 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 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 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 →

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IFJM13: Sailing Far Far Away From The Shore

Posted on April 14, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

13 April 2015 Understand that this was the first connection and conversation we’ve had, so we were talking or enjoying Antonio and Palma’s company, and enjoying the sights. Unfortunately for Mik, this will be the only time I ever see … Continue reading →

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IFJM 10: Piazza del Duomo

Posted on April 10, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

10 April 2015 “I had to add la bella luna! Took liberties and painted the tower. From the bar on Str. Duomo looking toward Cattedrale di Parma. How did this look in the 17th century?” 8am From my journal: “Our … Continue reading →

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IFJM 7: Falling in Love with Mik (again and again) and the City

Posted on April 8, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

7 April 2015 “Ponte Vecchio” “Scribbled secret notebooks and wild typewritten pages for yr own joy.” Jack Kerouac From my journal: “This morning we wrote about E & M at a wonderful cafe near the Ponte Vecchio. Kerouac talks about … Continue reading →

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IFJM 6: Florence, the City of David

Posted on April 7, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

6 April 2015 I called upon the spirit of Rodin to guide me through drawing David by Michelangelo. No watercolors allowed. Sketchbook in plain sight. 10:30am “Galleria dell’Accademia. Appointment with David. I never saw it the first time to Florence … Continue reading →

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IFJM 5: Perugia and Arezzo

Posted on April 5, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

5 April 2015 Happy Easter sweeties! “Complesso Templare di San Bevignate” 9:30am ” San Michele Arcangelo, or Sant’Angelo. I kept looking for John Travolta’s big fluffy wings. Called a Tempietto, sixteen Corinthian columns. Pentagram too. Hmmm . . . I … Continue reading →

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IFJM 4: Watercolors In Their Own Time

Posted on April 5, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

4 April 2015 5:15am “Yesterday I made a change in my thinking. I am playing it safe and being lazy! I am uncomfortable carrying all the tools I need but I need to WATERCOLORS! I need to push beyond the … Continue reading →

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IFJM 3: Elephant, Isis, and Pizza

Posted on April 4, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

3 April 2015 We got up and were out the door, grabbing an espresso and assuming we’d find food beyond the fruit from yesterday: “Santa Maria Sofra Minerva (above Minerva). Built on top of the ruins of a temple to … Continue reading →

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IFJM 2: Rome

Posted on April 3, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

2 April 2015 Landed, picked up the car, and then headed into Rome for food and to visit the pen shop to buy inks. My journal: “It was fun watching Mik navigate a rental in Italian! Our van is the … Continue reading →

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IFJM 1.1: Travel

Posted on April 2, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

On the first leg of the trip I stowed my backpack overhead. I re-read a bit of the Moore/Lyndon book on architecture, “Chambers for a Memory Palace” and dozed twice. Writing to you especially and posting to this private blog … Continue reading →

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Ganesha

Posted on March 19, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

Ganesha is calling again. Maybe it is spring, new beginning? If you want to know how far you can get by regularly practicing watercolor, take a look at my favorite small resin Ganesha in February 2014 and in July 2014! … Continue reading →