Tag Archives: #Lamy

Tools: Waterproof Inks Review

Posted on April 30, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

If you are a watercolor artist your definition of “waterproof” must meets the highest standards. A lovely drawing in ink has to hold while washes of watercolor pour over it; the linework must stay put. When people say, “It is … 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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Milking a Steer

Posted on April 11, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

I wrote a lot about my mom last week in my journal, as I didn’t do anything but engage her and medical people and Medicaid… my work went on hold. Our system is corrupt and we are a cruel country, … Continue reading →

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Connection

Posted on March 29, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

I’m journalling daily in my Nostalgie with images almost every page… Too personal to publish, as family is still alive. This images was swirling around in my head for days in deep blue. It has something to do with what … Continue reading →

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USk: Cherry Blossoms

Posted on March 25, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

Every year I am too busy OR the rains hit so fast that the blossoms drop. This year I caught them! I was out doing some disgusting errands with Mitchell *IRS, SSI, government, ugh* when we came upon the riverfront … Continue reading →

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Tools: Derwent Palette (Pencil Case)

Posted on March 23, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

Yes, another Palette! I swear my last one (fingers crossed!) Jenn understands that I paint in bed in the middle of the night AND like lots of colors. On her recommendation (Just Add Water Silly) I bought the Derwent Empty … Continue reading →

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Difficult Mom

Posted on March 12, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

My mom may be unable to stay in her apartment. This is hard for us, harder for her. Fortunately, not one of her friends, doctors, nurses, etc., disagrees with us, which helps to make the decision clear-cut. Still, is is … 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 →

VSW: Witch’s House or Spadena House, Los Angeles

Posted on March 5, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

I used to drive by the Witch’s House in West Los Angeles, or Spadena House, and wish they’d take care of it. Nice that finally someone has… And you can see inside at what he’s done with it! I used … Continue reading →

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3 Palms and 5 Strawberries

Posted on March 3, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

Such a busy week with a deadline that was moved up! Still did a bit of drawing… down time… Thankfully it is lightening up a bit! I’m thinking I am in Californian apparently… the California of my childhood! Deserted beaches, … Continue reading →

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Squirrelly Savitri

Posted on February 23, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

She gets into goofy moods and has her way with my Uggs. When she has had her head in my boots for awhile she looks a bit like she is on drugs… same as with my out-of-the-box wool slippers! Wool … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Kick-Back

Posted on February 16, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

After the month we’ve had, when Valentine’s Day came around all we wanted to do was completely veg out and not see a single human being except each other all day! We also didn’t want to mess with our bodies … Continue reading →

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YouTangle: Notes for Mitchell

Posted on February 13, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

My favorite thing to do with the Hahnemuhle’s YouTangleart Tiles it to make notes to leave for Mitchell to find: in his calendar, on his computer, on his toothbrush! They are not built for watercolor, but if I clip the … Continue reading →

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California Poppy

Posted on February 9, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

*home home home* Nothing quite says home like the flowers I used to see in spring in California! Behold the California Poppy! *i think i gave her a bit of an art nouveau feel* To hear about classes, follow me … Continue reading →

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Shells

Posted on February 5, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

Middle of the night Shells; ink and watercolor. 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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Pink and Orange Posies

Posted on February 3, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

New Nostalgie Journal… at the new moon I played with pen and a wet brush and moved the Nemosine inks around… After they dried I added watercolor to deepen. Made up flowers are posies! I try to do SOMETHING daily! … Continue reading →

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Nostalgie Journal 10-2017

Posted on January 29, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

This journal started in Diwali, and continued to just after the New Year. I anticipated that it would be about light and ritual and women… There was instead a good deal of unanticipated loss. I withheld many pages from this … Continue reading →