Tag Archives: Native Californian

Mimi and Me

Posted on October 21, 2021 by dkatiepowellart

My grandma could do not wrong… I called her Mimi but have no idea where that came from. When I took my first Communion they drove down from Grass Valley: her coming to visit was the best thing about Communion. … Continue reading →

Posted in art journal, history, journal, memory, painting, pen & ink, sketchbook, virtual sketching, watercolor, writing | Tagged #catholic, #firstcommunion, #grandma, #HahnemühleNostalgie, #ilovedmymimi, #mimi, #nostalgiejournal, #sketchingmemories, #watercolorartist, #watercolorjournal, #woodlandhills, family, Native Californian | 2 Comments

Mimi and Pa’s Ranch

Posted on January 28, 2015 by dkatiepowellart

I wish my grandfather had not sold their ranch in California. I have all good memories there of family and being a kid and critters and holidays and making things and first riding a horse and shooting a rifle and … Continue reading →