Tag Archives: orchid

Karen’s Orchid

Posted on August 20, 2019 by dkatiepowellart

When I closed my jewelry business I gave away many many pieces of jewelry to friends. Karen was one of those friends who chose a lovely Buddha. You never know how you touch another person, but this time I was … Continue reading →

Posted in art journal, journal, memory, painting, pen & ink, ritual, sketchbook, virtual sketching, watercolor | Tagged #Hahnemühle, #kwzfoggygreen, #KWZink, #Lamy, #middleofthenight, #nostalgiejournal, #pilotiroshizuku, #pilotyamabudo, #yamabudo, art journal, Daniel Smith watercolors, Holbein, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal, orchid, Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen, Platinum Carbon pen, posies, Primatek, watercolor | 2 Comments

Bright Ideas, Week 5: Gratitude in Gifting

Posted on May 21, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

A tough week; on top of our Kamala being sick, the astrological forces (Mars retrograde or whatever is going on) have conspired to make some of the people in my life complete arseholes. Fortunately, none are very close to me. … Continue reading →

Posted in art journal, color, drawing, gods and goddesses, journal, memory, pen & ink, urban sketchers | Tagged art journal, Bright Ideas journal, De Atramentis Document ink, dragon, dragon tea, Lamy Al-Star, orchid, Platinum Carbon pen, Portland Oregon, urban sketchers, Urban Sketchers Portland, USk, White Pitt pen, White Uniball Signo | 4 Comments

My “Business” Sketchbook: AYA Sushi

Posted on November 1, 2014 by dkatiepowellart

Aya Sushi sustained us during our days in Olympia. I am a sushi aficionado; I was hooked during university. Aya Sushi is the best sushi I’ve had since Lalaland! I reserved a page in our business sketchbook because we ate … Continue reading →