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VSW: New Caledonia Hut, Two
The Virtual Sketchwalk group on Facebook explored New Caledonia in October with wonderful images from Aniko Szedlak (pic below)! They are a balm to this beach-loving gurl’s soul. I want to live here… My books might have to go into … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #handbookjournal, #lovethestub, #middleofthenight, #newcaledonia, #palmtrees, #PlatinumCarbonPen, art journal, beach, Daniel Smith watercolors, De Atramentis Document ink, Lamy Joy, ocean, Platinum Carbon pen, Primatek, watercolor
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VSW: New Caledonia Hut, One
The Virtual Sketchwalk group on Facebook explored New Caledonia in October with wonderful images from Aniko Szedlak (pic below)! They are a balm to this beach-loving gurl’s soul. I’d like to be there NOW! I love all the greens! I … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #handbookjournal, #lovethestub, #middleofthenight, #newcaledonia, #palmtrees, #pentelbrushpen, #PlatinumCarbonPen, #thatchedroof, art journal, beach, Daniel Smith watercolors, De Atramentis Document ink, Lamy Joy, ocean, Platinum Carbon pen, Primatek, watercolor
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Bright Ideas: Blue Cat Salt Shaker
We found this somewhat angry little palm-sized blue cat salt shaker in one of our treasure hunts in second hand store. A treasure. I am looking forward to Covid going away so we can search for treasures again. Happy Halloween! … Continue reading
Posted in animals, art journal, drawing, journal, memory, pen & ink, sketchbook
Tagged #bluecat, #brightideasjournal, #catsaltshaker, #coloredpaper, #coloredpaperjournal, #deatramentisdocumentink, #drawing, #inkdawing, #lamyjoypen, #memories, #memoryjournal, #PlatinumCarbonPen, #saltshaker, Bright Ideas journal, De Atramentis Document ink, Lamy Joy, Platinum Carbon pen
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Bright Ideas: Waxed Linen Twine
Mitchell goes through so much of this twine in a year when he has upholstery projects. This is the twine that ties the seats and backs! Bright Ideas multi-color journal (which I am not sure is still sold at Barnes … Continue reading
Posted in art journal, drawing, furniture, journal, making a living, memory, pen & ink, sketchbook, tools
Tagged #brightideasjournal, #coloredpaper, #coloredpaperjournal, #deatramentisdocumentink, #drawing, #inkdawing, #lamyjoypen, #memories, #memoryjournal, #PlatinumCarbonPen, #upholsterytwine, #waxedlinentwine, Bright Ideas journal, De Atramentis Document ink, Lamy Joy, Platinum Carbon pen, upholstery
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Bright Ideas: Venus of Willendorf
Venus of Willendorf is palm-sized. I think she is a poured modern fetish; The bee-headed goddess! I have painted her HUGE, see below… Bright Ideas multi-color journal (which I am not sure is still sold at Barnes and Noble), Lamy … Continue reading
Posted in acrylic, art journal, drawing, gods and goddesses, journal, memory, pen & ink, ritual, sketchbook
Tagged #ancientgoddess, #brightideasjournal, #coloredpaper, #coloredpaperjournal, #deatramentisdocumentink, #drawing, #goddessstatue, #inkdawing, #lamyjoypen, #memories, #memoryjournal, #PlatinumCarbonPen, #totem, #venusofwillendorf, Bright Ideas journal, De Atramentis Document ink, Lamy Joy, Platinum Carbon pen
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Bright Ideas: Tiny Dewar’s Bottle
Mom was a scotch drinker but not a Dewar’s fan. Not sure why we have this palm-sized bottle but it has been around forever. Bright Ideas multi-color journal (which I am not sure is still sold at Barnes and Noble), … Continue reading
Posted in art journal, drawing, food, journal, memory, pen & ink, ritual, sketchbook
Tagged #brightideasjournal, #coloredpaper, #coloredpaperjournal, #deatramentisdocumentink, #dewarsscotch, #drawing, #inkdawing, #lamyjoypen, #memories, #memoryjournal, #PlatinumCarbonPen, Bright Ideas journal, De Atramentis Document ink, Lamy Joy, Platinum Carbon pen
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Bright Ideas: Waterman Inks
Waterman inks are ancient, not a trendy newcomer. They come in few but lovely colors, are a great price, and they take good care of our pens. Happy New Moon! Bright Ideas multi-color journal (which I am not sure is … Continue reading
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Tagged #beautifulbottles, #brightideasjournal, #coloredpaper, #coloredpaperjournal, #deatramentisdocumentink, #drawing, #fountainpenink, #inkbottles, #inkdawing, #lamyjoypen, #memories, #memoryjournal, #PlatinumCarbonPen, #watermaninks, Bright Ideas journal, De Atramentis Document ink, Lamy Joy, Platinum Carbon pen
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Bright Ideas: Platinum Carbon Pen
I adore my Platinum Carbon pen> They made a HUGE mistake when they discontinued them… I bought a few when I heard the news (guess that makes me a hoarder) because this is my workhorse pen. I free-handed this wonky … Continue reading
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Tagged #bestpenever, #brightideasjournal, #coloredpaper, #coloredpaperjournal, #deatramentisdocumentink, #drawing, #inkdawing, #lamyjoypen, #memories, #memoryjournal, #PlatinumCarbonPen, #whatweretheythinking, Bright Ideas journal, De Atramentis Document ink, Lamy Joy, Platinum Carbon pen
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Bright Ideas: Cleaning Brushes
Used daily, my metal brush cleaner takes good care of my brushes. It is filled with Gamblin’s Odorless Mineral Spirits (OMS). When you use watercolor on these pages it ghosts!. Bright Ideas multi-color journal (which I am not sure is … Continue reading
Posted in art journal, drawing, journal, memory, oil paint, paint brush, pen & ink, sketchbook, tools, watercolor
Tagged #brightideasjournal, #cleaningbrushes, #coloredpaper, #coloredpaperjournal, #deatramentisdocumentink, #drawing, #fineartbrushes, #gamblins, #gamblinsoms, #inkdawing, #lamyjoypen, #memories, #memoryjournal, #odorlessmineralspirits, #paintingbrushes, #PlatinumCarbonPen, #watercolorbrushes, Bright Ideas journal, De Atramentis Document ink, Lamy Joy, Platinum Carbon pen
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Bright Ideas: Malachite Buffalo
My malachite buffalo totem is palm-sized. Inlaid with turquoise and onyx and just beautiful. the backside has a lovely turquoise arrow that floats from his feet to his back. Bright Ideas multi-color journal (which I am not sure is still … Continue reading
Posted in art journal, drawing, journal, memory, pen & ink, pencil, series, sketchbook
Tagged #brightideasjournal, #buffalo, #coloredpaper, #coloredpaperjournal, #deatramentisdocumentink, #drawing, #inkdawing, #lamyjoypen, #malachitebuffalo, #memories, #memoryjournal, #PlatinumCarbonPen, #totem, Bright Ideas journal, De Atramentis Document ink, Lamy Joy, Platinum Carbon pen
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VSW: New Caledonia Sunset
The Virtual Sketchwalk group on Facebook is exploring New Caledonia this month with wonderful images from Aniko Szedlak! They are a balm to this beach-loving gurl’s soul. Because this process had so much waiting time, I decided to image the … Continue reading
Posted in art journal, creativity, drawing, landscape, painting, process, sketchbook, virtual sketching, watercolor
Tagged #artjournal, #beach, #handbookjournal, #lovethestub, #middleofthenight, #newcaledonia, #palmtrees, #PlatinumCarbonPen, #sandandsurf, #sunset, art journal, beach, Daniel Smith watercolors, De Atramentis Document ink, Lamy Joy, ocean, Platinum Carbon pen, Primatek, watercolor
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VSW: New Caledonia Beach
The Virtual Sketchwalk group on Facebook is exploring New Caledonia this month with wonderful images from Aniko Szedlak (pic below)! They are a balm to this beach-loving gurl’s soul… A chance to work on washes… getting enough made before I … Continue reading
Posted in art journal, color, journal, landscape, painting, process, sketchbook, virtual sketching, watercolor
Tagged #artjournal, #bigjuicywashes, #handbookjournal, #lovethestub, #middleofthenight, #newcaledonia, #palmtrees, #PlatinumCarbonPen, #washes, art journal, beach, Daniel Smith watercolors, De Atramentis Document ink, Lamy Joy, ocean, Platinum Carbon pen, Primatek, watercolor
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VSW: New Caledonia Palms
The Virtual Sketchwalk group on Facebook is exploring New Caledonia this month with wonderful images from Aniko Szedlak (pic below)! They are a balm to this beach-loving gurl’s soul. I did a very fast sketch because I was showing a … Continue reading
Posted in art journal, creativity, drawing, journal, landscape, painting, pen & ink, sketchbook, virtual sketching, watercolor
Tagged #artjournal, #beach, #handbookjournal, #lovethestub, #middleofthenight, #newcaledonia, #ocean, #palmtrees, #pentelbrushpen, #PlatinumCarbonPen, art journal, Daniel Smith watercolors, De Atramentis Document ink, Lamy Joy, Platinum Carbon pen, Primatek, watercolor
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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
Posted in art journal, challenge, creativity, drawing, ink painting, journal, painting, pen & ink, process, sketchbook, virtual sketching, watercolor, writing
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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World Watercolor Month: Coffee Ritual
We have a coffee ritual. Mitchell makes the coffee. I slice the fresh ginger for him. Beautiful cups, and sliced fresh ginger, brown sugar and milk make a heavenly coffee. Mitchell puts his finger in it for extra sweetness. I’ve … Continue reading
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Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #coffecups, #coffeeritual, #danielsmithprimateks, #danielsmithwatercolors, #deatramentisdocumentink, #Hahnemühle, #holbeinwatercolor, #Lamy, #lovethestub, #makearteveryday, #middleofthenight, #nostalgiejournal, #nostaliesketchbook, #PlatinumCarbonPen, #WorldWatercolorMonth, Lamy Joy, Platinum Carbon pen, watercolor
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Posies: Cynthia’s Sedum
You n ever know how you change someone… I have a friend who is an artist and also has an amazing garden. Cynthia shares her whimsical garden with us daily, and also lets me sketch from her flowers. This morning … Continue reading
Posted in art journal, color, creativity, drawing, journal, memory, painting, pen & ink, process, sketchbook, waterbrush, watercolor, writing
Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #Hahnemühle, #lovethestub, #nostalgiejournal, #nostaliesketchbook, #pinkflower, #pinkposie, #PlatinumCarbonPen, #posie, #sedum, art journal, Daniel Smith watercolors, De Atramentis Document ink, Lamy Joy, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal, Platinum Carbon pen, Primatek, watercolor
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Some people….
This is about all I have to say… and… Sir Billy Connolly – Fuck Off: A Video To hear about classes, follow me on Instagram, Facebook or check out my new, improved dkatiepowellart.com “Memory is more indelible than ink.” Anita … Continue reading
Posted in art journal, commentary, journal, memory, pen & ink, sketchbook, writing
Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #Hahnemühle, #lovethestub, #middleofthenight, #nostalgiejournal, #rantingishealthy, #twsbieco, #twsbilove, art journal, Daniel Smith watercolors, Lamy Joy, Primatek, watercolor
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D.Katie Powell Art 
Grrr
Not happy with this company. Fought with them over their technicians stripping all the bolts during installation, 2 years ago (how would we know until we wanted to move it?). Weeks of fighting. They tried not to deal with it. … Continue reading →