Tag Archives: #ocean

VSW: Palms is Where I Wanna Be

Posted on May 3, 2025 by D. Katie Powell

On the last day of one of the worst years, 2024, I looked to a Virtual Sketchwalk palm-tree-and-beach image from Vietnam to lift my spirits, and said prayers, partly because I knew where our country was headed in 2025. I … Continue reading →

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VSW: Hawaii, a Friend, and Sea Turtles

Posted on April 6, 2025 by D. Katie Powell

A friend recently moved away from Hawaii after many years; she allowed us to create a virtual walk from her many images. Right, her lovely face. BTW, if you want to try virtual walks join “Virtual Sketchwalk” on Facebook. My … Continue reading →

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VSW: Swimming in the Bay, Dubrovnik, Croatia

Posted on August 2, 2024 by D. Katie Powell

Our Virtual Sketchwalk group on Facebook visited Croatia, and the green waters of the bay near Dubrovnik win my heart. Inked sketch using an EF Platinum Carbon pen with Platinum Carbon waterproof ink cartridges. Pentel Aquash waterbrushes added definition or … Continue reading →

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30X30 Direct Watercolor, Week 3

Posted on June 22, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

The month of June is when many watercolorists around the world participate in the 30×30 Direct Watercolor Challenge, created by Marc Homes and Uma Kelker. Rules are simple: Each day post one watercolor, but no sketching, no inking, no pencil, … Continue reading →

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VSW: New Caledonia Palms

Posted on September 12, 2021 by D. Katie Powell

The Virtual Sketchwalk group on Facebook is exploring New Caledonia this month with wonderful images from Aniko Szedlak (pic below)! They are a balm to this beach-loving gurl’s soul. I did a very fast sketch because I was showing a … Continue reading →