Tag Archives: #nwindustrialsanctuary

USk: Studio View

Posted on May 8, 2023 by dkatiepowellart

I recently participated in something on IG and won’t participate with that group again. For those who run groups, and I do, it is important to make sure everyone in a group you run gets feedback from you (unless no … Continue reading →

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Chinese Food from Ling Garden

Posted on April 8, 2023 by dkatiepowellart

Friday nights we order from Ling Garden… They deliver to our studio and we take it home for dinner… It should be a standing order: Everything medium hot, Kung Pao Chicken, Sautéed String Bean with added carrots, Orange Flavored Chicken … Continue reading →

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USk: Falling Snow

Posted on February 28, 2023 by dkatiepowellart

I gave it a shot, painting the snow falling under the light from the window in our studio. Everything was sooo dark, but the falling snow popped. To hear about classes, follow me on Instagram, Facebook or check out my … Continue reading →

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USk: NW Portland USPS

Posted on September 18, 2022 by dkatiepowellart

The USPS moved our office which was in the Alphabet District to another location. It is not a safe location, as it is deserted and is surrounded by homeless people (not that they are all dangerous, but they attract nutcases … Continue reading →

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USk: Worst Nicolai Sketch Ever

Posted on June 29, 2021 by dkatiepowellart

Oh gads what to do when the sketching is not happening? I try to give my babies a fair shake and finish them, but this one I finally gave up on and splashed a little color on and called it … Continue reading →

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USK: My Birthday Pen Changed…

Posted on November 29, 2018 by dkatiepowellart

I returned my red Karas Kustom pen — I didn’t like the stub nib on their pen, and I love stubs so back it went. This is the new pen that Mitchell bought me to replace it. Edison Nouveau Tequila … Continue reading →

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WWM: Day 30, USk Optomitrist

Posted on July 30, 2018 by dkatiepowellart

Waiting for Mitchell at the KP optometrist, after I picked up my glasses. We can see our studio from the window, though it is too tiny to draw! Don’t forget: I’m giving away to TWO lucky winners my favorite middle-of-the-night … Continue reading →

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USk World-wide Sketchout: Autumn at the Studio

Posted on November 12, 2017 by dkatiepowellart

Yesterday was a worldwide USk sketchout, and I am swamped. But the trees outside the studio had not lost their leaves YET (starting) so into freezing car and parked down the block and looked up at the studio. My finish … Continue reading →