Tag Archives: #ilovemycats

Hari-Gibbs-Fred Meets the Horses!

Posted on February 16, 2019 by D. Katie Powell

We set up the studio so the cats have a little more run time when they are in the studio. *okay, truth be told they get under our feet sometimes and this gives them a whole lotta space* They can … Continue reading →

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Cat Squares, 3

Posted on February 11, 2019 by D. Katie Powell

There was Cat Squares 1… And Cat Squares 2… and the stories continue! 5. THE BAND “Ehh-ehh. Ehh-ehh.” The sound of the band game… I make a hair band fly fifteen feet! Sometimes they “WAP!” on the ceiling, oh, delight! … Continue reading →

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King Vomit

Posted on February 2, 2019 by D. Katie Powell

He’s my hero. Need I say more? To hear about classes, follow me on Facebook or check out my new, improved dkatiepowellart.com “Memory is more indelible than ink.” Anita Loos, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. “I think not….” Me… why I journal! … Continue reading →

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Studio Cats Growing Up!

Posted on January 31, 2019 by D. Katie Powell

They are getting old enough and BIG enough that it is time for them to learn to be in the studio unsupervised for short times… We clip their nails and their are rules… *hahahahahaaaaa rules will be broken in our … Continue reading →

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Cat Squares, 2

Posted on January 28, 2019 by D. Katie Powell

Continuing on from Cat Squares 1… 4. SOCCER BALL Savitri’s a world cup champ! She brings the ball to me in the mornings. the game begins when I throw it in the air… It sails over the studio tables to … Continue reading →

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Cat Squares, 1

Posted on May 7, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

I just keep the pen moving… Don’t think, just journal. Keeping this sketchbook at my work desk I remember little things all day… like the crazy stuff with the cats. Fifteen minutes for most of these, no thinking, just draw, … Continue reading →

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Toilet Time

Posted on April 21, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

Our Morning Rituals are important. To Her too! To hear about classes, follow me on Facebook or check out my new, improved dkatiepowellart.com “Memory is more indelible than ink.” Anita Loos, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. “I think not….” Me… why I … Continue reading →

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Jai’s Death

Posted on March 11, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

I’ve had a pencil sketch of Jai in my moleskin for two years. I sketched it from one of the last pictures we took of him. I penciled it just after he died, and I’ve been unable to finish it. … Continue reading →

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Painting Savitri

Posted on March 9, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

I often see this face when I am just waking up… She finds ways to get up over my head and stare down… A cheery cheery face. Painting Savitri is pushing me to learn and experiment, especially when it comes … Continue reading →