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Thursday Doors: Monastery of the Precious Blood

Posted on July 14, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

Okay, I had to pull up an old sketch for Thursday Doors! A wonky urban sketch of the side doors, which is nicer than the front doors, of the Monastery of the Precious Blood in the Mount Tabor neighborhood of … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors: Justice Building Front Doors

Posted on July 7, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

For Thursday Doors, I am looking at the Washington State Capitol Justice Building interior is more pink-mauve than the Legislative building (see the top shell scroll), and perhaps it is because it was painted at a later date. This detracts … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors: South Doors Washington Legislative Building

Posted on April 21, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

Because we are in the middle of expanding our business studio space (and yes, I get a bit bigger art space to boot) I am pulling up old images with a new twist for Thursday Doors, (Check out Norm’s amazing … Continue reading →

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My “Business” Sketchbook: Symmetry + South Entrance

Posted on December 8, 2014 by dkatiepowellart

I love it when an architect moves you through spaces, making you experience an environment as it was meant to be seen or felt.  I also love symmetry, especially in the hands of architects who know how to use it. … Continue reading →

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