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Inktober, 3 Kavanaugh

Posted on October 3, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

The hearings upset me. The betrayal of Senators to do the righteous thing, to allow a full investigation, upset me. To know that it is likely that this unhinged man, alcoholic, probably a serial sexual abuser will sit on the … Continue reading →

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Inktober, 1 Changing Seasons

Posted on October 1, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

Suddenly it is Autumn. I know that this was coming, by the smell of the air, and quality of light, but then it is here. And I was about to mourn for the last of the berries, especially the Chesters, … Continue reading →

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Tools: Autumn Travel Palettes

Posted on September 30, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

Changes in my travel palette! Autumn I tend to clean more than spring, and reorder… Getting ready for painting season, as I like to paint outdoors more in the months that are not HOT. In Spring I tried the double … Continue reading →

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September Art Journaling

Posted on September 29, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

I’ve seen variations of this several times with dogs and tried to do one on cats… and as I was doing this the actual poem came to me, and I went to find it in an old journal! Giving the … Continue reading →

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Inktober 9, Goodbye Can Opener

Posted on September 28, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

I haven’t named our can openers, but the old green one (top) has memories. I did what I could to keep it going, lubricated and all that, but at some point, it died. Froze. Creaking. Would no longer move. We … Continue reading →

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Lindsey Graham

Posted on September 28, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

I was so upset when I did this I could hardly letter. Lindsey Graham said, direct quote, “You are supposed to be Bill Cosby when you are a Junior and Senior in Hag School!” When I heard that I could … Continue reading →

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Tools: Inks, Part I, Waterproof

Posted on September 27, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

In preparation for Inktober, I am reviewing inks. As always, these posts are about my relationship with inks, and is not definitive. *peeps, a bit of advice, especially if you are not made of money and have to budget: look … Continue reading →

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USk: Water Towers

Posted on September 26, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

I’ve been getting my pens in shape for Inktober. I had received a Goulet nib in the mail and was out sketching the water tower in NE Portland… The dang Conklin nib is sooooo awful, I switched it between sketches. … Continue reading →

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VSW: Flamingos

Posted on September 21, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

Love me some Flamingos. Goes very well with that silly meme. If you want to join a virtual sketchwalk, all from pictures, come join us! To hear about classes, follow me on Facebook or check out my new, improved dkatiepowellart.com … Continue reading →

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New Hahnemühle Nostalgie Journal

Posted on September 10, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

I reached my 1000th post and never noticed… But my friend Dan Antion reached his and that celebration made me look! As I start my new journal this has me looking back and forward, reflecting, and the New moon is … Continue reading →

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VSW: Florida Trailer Park 2

Posted on September 7, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

This sketchwalk of trailer parks in Florida, some of which are now gone, was so much fun to draw! I had so little time but kept coming back, and sketching fast sketches , here adding shadow with diluted Lexington Grey … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: Hahnemühle YouTangle for Inktober!

Posted on September 3, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

I have one regret… I didn’t find Hahnemühle’s YouTangle.art tins before last year’s Inktober! (see bottom for video!) I know why… I’m not a zen-tangling person so I would not be looking. But I doodle, and these are great for … Continue reading →

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VSW: Florida Trailer Park 1

Posted on August 6, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

This month’s walk is through four trailer park neighborhoods in Florida… Taking a look at dying neighborhoods, torn down for more lucrative places, happening not just in Florida. I took three images and put them together (I admit to taking … Continue reading →

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VSW: Rockport Chairs

Posted on August 4, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

From sketch with a fat stub pen to watercolor wash! One more of Rockport — such excellent images! With us in the biz, I had to try the chairs in front of Habitat for Humanity! Thanks to Tom Brudzinski for … Continue reading →

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WWM: Day 28 Flower Doodle

Posted on July 28, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

Pairing this great quote with watercolor doodles… Made-up flowers while I listened in a business meeting, then painted later. Don’t forget: I’m giving away to TWO lucky winners my favorite middle-of-the-night watercolor surfaces! Cold Press Hahnemühle PostCards + Goodies Galore! … Continue reading →

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WWM: Day 26 Rosh Chodesh

Posted on July 26, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

I wrote on Rosh Chodesh about the massive changes that are happening in our lives, our family, and the world. Pages of writing and unfortunately nothing I feel comfortable sharing. I am far more likely to share my “stuff” that … Continue reading →

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WWM: Day 23, PDX Roses

Posted on July 23, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

Lovely roses in from of a “brownstone” in the Pearl District! “Paint as you like and die Happy!*” Want to join in the fun? Use the hashtag #WorldWatercolorMonth when you post your drawing on any platform, and add your watercolor … Continue reading →

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WWM: Day 22, VSW Rockport Dog

Posted on July 22, 2018 by D. Katie Powell

A second stab at catching the essence, this time of a poodly dog in a doorway. Under five minutes, played with where I placed my color for fun. Still paying attention to the eyes in the end livened up the … Continue reading →