Tag Archives: Lamy Joy

VSW: Pasadena Rose Bowl Parade

Posted on January 18, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Pepé Le Pew was a favorite cartoon of mine… Had to be the first sketch of the New Year in the Virtual Sketchwalk group! I wanted you to see that I had water-colored his black with a dark sepia but … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, architecture, art journal, challenge, pen & ink, virtual sketching | Tagged art journal, Daniel Smith watercolors, De Atramentis Document ink, Fineline masking fluid, Holbein, Lamy Joy, Moleskin Watercolor journal, Pentalic HB woodless pencil, Platinum Carbon pen, Primatek, virtual sketchwalk, watercolor | 4 Comments

Bright Ideas, Silver Roses

Posted on January 15, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Going back to my Bright Ideas journal for the 365 drawings a day. I love my Platinum Carbon pen but really, the ink is so reflective that it shines in scans and in photos… I don’t like THAT! That is … Continue reading →

Posted in art journal, challenge, drawing, memory, pen & ink, sketchbook | Tagged #365sketch2017, Bright Ideas journal, De Atramentis Document ink, jewelry, Lamy Joy, Platinum Carbon pen, roses, silver | 2 Comments

Ruby Hotel, Spokane, WA

Posted on January 10, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Business trip to Spokane Washington and my overriding memory will be cold to the bones and good people and good food. WHIRLWIND, long days. I was so frozen we climbed into our not-very-good bed upon walking in the door and … Continue reading →

Posted in art journal, creativity, drawing, furniture, ink painting, journal, painting, pen & ink, sketchbook, urban sketchers, watercolor | Tagged #365sketch2017, art journal, Daniel Smith watercolors, De Atramentis Document ink, Holbein, Hotel Ruby, Lamy Joy, Lexington Grey Noodlers ink, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal, Pentalic HB woodless pencil, Platinum Carbon pen, Primatek, Sennelier, Spokane WA, Super5 ink, urban sketchers, USk, watercolor | 4 Comments

New Year’s Day (Belated)

Posted on January 9, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

We’ve been on a business trip so only now posting what I’ve done since 1 January. I don’t do too many resolutions. I want to commit to a drawing a day. You can do this along with me by using … Continue reading →

Posted in art journal, creativity, ink painting, journal, pen & ink, process, sketchbook, urban sketchers, virtual sketching, watercolor | Tagged #365sketch2017, art journal, Daniel Smith watercolors, De Atramentis Document ink, Fineline masking fluid, Holbein, Lamy Al-Star, Lamy Joy, Lexington Grey Noodlers ink, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal, Pentalic HB woodless pencil, Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen, Platinum Carbon pen, Primatek, QoR watercolors, Sennelier, Super5 ink, watercolor, White Uniball Signo | 8 Comments

Endings and Beginnings

Posted on December 29, 2016 by D. Katie Powell

I started my new Nostalgie Sketch book. It is named Endings and Beginnings. I don’t usually name my sketchbooks but this one cried out to me. I started it during the dark of the moon. We just were making the … Continue reading →

Posted in art journal, Buddha, creativity, ink painting, journal, meditation, memory, pen & ink, process, sketchbook, watercolor | Tagged art journal, dark of the moon, De Atramentis Document ink, Lamy Joy, Lexington Grey Noodlers ink, new moon, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal, Pentalic HB woodless pencil, Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen, Platinum Carbon pen, resolutions, Super5 ink, trishnajewelry | 12 Comments

Random thoughts about architectural school

Posted on December 20, 2016 by D. Katie Powell

Musings today. And continuing to finish off this breaking apart Pentalic! Being a student in a great architectural school prior to the advent of CAD, and exposed to some amazing and innovative thinkers was a huge gift. Los Angeles was … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, art journal, creativity, drawing, journal, pen & ink, process, sketchbook | Tagged architecture, art journal, Daniel Smith watercolors, De Atramentis Document ink, drawing architecture, Holbein, Lamy Joy, Lexington Grey Noodlers ink, Pentalic Aqua Journal, Pentalic HB woodless pencil, Platinum Carbon pen, Sennelier, watercolor | 2 Comments

Karla’s Chair after Treatment

Posted on December 6, 2016 by D. Katie Powell

Shared the before picture of Sammy on Karla’s chair yesterday… We (MPF Conservation) took the lovely old chair apart, repaired the frame joints, rebuilt the innards using the original parts, and reupholstered it in the loveliest fabric. Sammy was not … Continue reading →

Posted in art journal, furniture, journal, pen & ink, process, sketchbook, virtual sketching | Tagged art journal, chair, De Atramentis Document ink, Diamine Ink, Fineline masking fluid, J. Herbin ink, Lamy Joy, Lexington Grey Noodlers ink, MPF Conservation, Pentalic Aqua Journal, Pentalic HB woodless pencil, Platinum Carbon pen, Super5 ink, Victorian | 8 Comments

Sammy on Karla’s Chair

Posted on December 5, 2016 by D. Katie Powell

Sammy is allowed to curl into the chairs from cat lovers before we begin restoration (with permission from cat-loving clients). They travel back and forth from home to studio depending upon what is in the studio. This is Karla’s before … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, art journal, furniture, journal, pen & ink, sketchbook, virtual sketching, watercolor | Tagged art journal, Cat, chair, Daniel Smith watercolors, De Atramentis Document ink, Fineline masking fluid, Lamy Al-Star, Lamy Joy, M.Graham, MPF Conservation, Pentalic Aqua Journal, Pentalic HB woodless pencil, Platinum Carbon pen, Sennelier, watercolor, White Uniball Signo | 8 Comments

CA Trip, 1: Telegraph Road, Santa Paula

Posted on November 23, 2016 by D. Katie Powell

I’ve been processing a wild and woolly trip to So Cal. I’ll be posting items out of order, that is for sure. I’m adding color to many, and some are images from photos taken. Starting with Tooling around Mitchell’s home … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, art journal, drawing, ink painting, journal, landscape, memory, painting, pen & ink, watercolor | Tagged architecture, art journal, California, De Atramentis Document ink, Hand Book journal, Lamy Al-Star, Lamy Joy, Noodlers ink, palm tree, palm trees, Platinum Carbon pen, Santa Paula, Sennelier, Super5 ink, Telegraph Road, travel, urban sketcher, USk, Ventura County, virtual sketchwalk, watercolor | 5 Comments

Restore Oregon Endangered Places 2016

Posted on November 12, 2016 by D. Katie Powell

The series for Restore Oregon Endangered Places 2016, is now on one page. Restore Oregon is a cause I can support. Drawing old buildings is always fun for me, as I began life as an architect. Restoration is my passion, … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, commission, creativity, urban sketchers, virtual sketching, watercolor | Tagged architecture, commission, Daniel Smith watercolors, De Atramentis Document ink, Demuro Award, Lamy Al-Star, Lamy Joy, Oregon, Pentalic HB woodless pencil, Pilot Parallel pen, Platinum Carbon pen, Primatek, QoR watercolors, Restore Oregon, Sennelier, virtual sketchwalk, watercolor | 2 Comments

USk: Pepso-Cola Building

Posted on November 7, 2016 by D. Katie Powell

I love this loopy building, and now I get to see it whenever I meet my tax gal. Fabriano A4 Watercolor journal, Lamy Joy with De Atramentis Document black ink and Platinum Carbon pen with Platinum Carbon ink; Noodler’s Lexington … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, art journal, landscape, painting, pen & ink, sketchbook, urban sketchers, watercolor | Tagged architecture, art journal, Daniel Smith watercolors, De Atramentis Document ink, Lamy Joy, Moleskin Watercolor journal, Pepsi-Cola Building, Platinum Carbon pen, Portland Oregon, Sandy Boulevard, Sennelier, urban sketchers, USk, watercolor | Leave a comment

Mitchell’s Birthday

Posted on October 29, 2016 by D. Katie Powell

We had a mixed trip, both good and harried horrendous crazy-making. Our client loved our delivery. Always good. I’ve forgotten about California traffic (Portlanders, hear me now, you have NO right to complain!) and now they are also crazy as … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, art journal, furniture, journal, memory, pen & ink, urban sketchers | Tagged #inktober, art journal, De Atramentis Document ink, interiors, La Cuesta Inn, Lamy Joy, Lexington Grey Noodlers ink, Pentalic Aqua Journal, Platinum Carbon pen, Polar Brown Noodlers ink, San Louis Obispo, Super5 ink, urban sketcher, urban sketchers, USk | 12 Comments

Bright Ideas: Inktober 27, Pa’s Bolo

Posted on October 27, 2016 by D. Katie Powell

This Official Boy Scout Eagle Bolo was my grandfather’s. Pa would be about 116 now, which dates the bolo to the beginning of the scout’s era, circa 1910. It has the eagle with the two stars flanking the sides, sitting … Continue reading →

Posted in art journal, challenge, drawing, memory, pen & ink, sketchbook | Tagged #inktober, art journal, Boy Scout Eagle Bolo, Bright Ideas journal, De Atramentis Document ink, Jade, Lamy Joy, Platinum Carbon pen, Portland Oregon | 2 Comments

Bright Ideas: Inktober 26, Cal Powell’s Cufflinks

Posted on October 26, 2016 by D. Katie Powell

Mid-Century Jade Buddha Swank Cufflinks belonged to Mitchell’s Dad. Swank was popular and now is popular with collectors. Now he will be remembered in my book of all our memories! Bright Ideas multi-color journal, with Platinum Carbon pen with Platinum … Continue reading →

Posted in art, challenge, drawing, memory, pen & ink, sketchbook | Tagged #inktober, art journal, Bright Ideas journal, buddha, cufflinks, De Atramentis Document ink, Jade, Lamy Joy, Platinum Carbon pen, Portland Oregon, swank | Leave a comment

Bright Ideas: Inktober 23, Richard Meier ACME Ear Stickers and Pin

Posted on October 23, 2016 by D. Katie Powell

I loved these Richard Meier ACME Ear Stickers (earrings) and pin. Hard to sell, but if I’m not wearing, then it’s time! Bright Ideas multi-color journal, with Platinum Carbon pen with Platinum Carbon cartridges and Lamy Joy with De Atramentis … Continue reading →

Posted in art journal, challenge, drawing, journal, memory, pen & ink, sketchbook | Tagged #inktober, ACME Ear Stickers, ACME Pin, art journal, Bright Ideas journal, De Atramentis Document ink, earrings, Lamy Joy, Platinum Carbon pen, Platinum Preppy pen, Portland Oregon, Richard Meier, sterling, Super5 ink, White Pitt pen, White Uniball Signo | 2 Comments

Bright Ideas: Inktober, 20, Earrings and Necklace

Posted on October 20, 2016 by D. Katie Powell

Amethyst / Garnet / Pearl sterling earrings. Choker of gold beads, pearl, garnet and sterling. Jewelry bought separately, yet I always wore them together. From Longview, Colorado and Ashland, Oregon. Anytime I’ve not finished the writing to post publicly it … Continue reading →

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Bright Ideas: Inktober 19, King Tut

Posted on October 19, 2016 by D. Katie Powell

When King Tut came to Lalaland, I managed to obtain tickets. I was unimpressed by the viewing, but loved the hype and design elements all around the exhibit. The powder coated metal costume jewelry was the best. From the LACMA … Continue reading →

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Bright Ideas: Inktober 15 Star Earrings Too

Posted on October 15, 2016 by D. Katie Powell

A second page sits across from the first page of star earrings… These are less architecturally acceptable and much more shit-kicker stars! Gold and silver tone metal, bought for a dollar on Venice Beach! They visited the Palomino Club when … Continue reading →