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Gratitude Journal: Summer Bounty

Posted on July 14, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

Summer suddenly appeared after my medical hibernation! Being on drugs for months is like hibernating . . . the world goes on and you are unaware! When I “woke” it was summer and Portland was in that lovely state of … Continue reading →

Posted in art journal, drawing, journal, painting, pen & ink, watercolor | Tagged art journal, Daniel Smith watercolors, gratitude, ice cream, Moleskin Watercolor journal, Platinum Carbon pen, Portland Oregon, Primatek, Saturday Market, Three Twins, watercolor | 15 Comments

USk: MPF Conservation’s NW Neighborhood

Posted on July 13, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

I haven’t sketched outdoors much lately. I wondered what I might make of our buildings. Our studio is in an industrial area in NW Portland. This is the approach from the freeway. We share space in the building with Portland … Continue reading →

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Gratitude Journal: One

Posted on July 12, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

Now that I have published the Healing Journal I can move on to happier things, or at least a different reality than the awfulness of the first quarter of this year! Mitchell brought me beautiful sunflowers, my favorite. The card … Continue reading →

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The Healing Journal

Posted on July 9, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

Note: The Healing Journal in its entirety has been mostly removed with just a few images left. This journal started out as a journal to record positive uplifting thoughts to speed my healing on what was to be a five … Continue reading →

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What I Did on My Painful Stent-cation

Posted on June 18, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

I am a watercolor hog! I admit, I covet every single Daniel Smith Primatek color, and can’t stop buying greens! I am however, trying to understand the chemistry of paints now and looking at how close various colors are — … Continue reading →

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June Challenge, First Week

Posted on June 5, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

I’m participating in another keeping-me-sane while recouping challenge! This months prompts are really good, and I am working small and fast. Selfie started it, and this is one from an image we use in the business. Shell game was next. … Continue reading →

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May Challenge, Wrapping up

Posted on May 31, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

Let’s start with an image I like. This was not from the EDM prompts (which continued to be pretty boring) but from a friend’s prompts for herself this month — a vegetable in season, and these are special because they … Continue reading →

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IFJM 29: Genoa to Rome, A Slow Drive on the Coast

Posted on May 1, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

April 29 From my journal: “Last day in Genoa, and we wandered into the Mercato Orientale . . . a well-kept tourist secret. We wandered the stalls, bought more chocolate (we ate what we bought in Nice — oops!), bought … Continue reading →

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IFJM 22: Toulouse

Posted on April 25, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

22 April “Watercolor is like a pet. It has its own mind, and you can only domesticate it to a certain degree. You’d better find a constructive way of cohabitating.” Felix Scheinberger [Urban Watercolor Sketching, via Marion VO] From my … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, art journal, drawing, journal, pen & ink, sketchbook | Tagged Fake Journal, International Fake Journal Month, Platinum Carbon pen, Polar Brown Noodlers ink, Super5 ink, Toulouse, watercolor | 8 Comments

IFJM 21: Bazeige to Toulouse, and more Camino Walkers

Posted on April 25, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

21 April “Marker for the way of St. James” From my journal: “We took our breakfast to a small country church in Baziege, laid out a blanket, and waited. Latte, brioche, prosciutto and apples helped us pass the time. I … Continue reading →

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IFJM 16: Saintes Maries de la Mer

Posted on April 17, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

16 April From my journal: “Magic abounds. You can feel it! Paroisse Saint Marie de la Mer rooftop.” “I’m restless. Things are calling me. My hair is being pulled by the Stars.” Anias Nin From my journal: “Explored the church. … Continue reading →

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IFJM 15: Horses and Bulls and Flamingos, Oh My!

Posted on April 16, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

15 April “Gardian House Carmargue Region” From my journal: “Maybe it’s France. We’ve had a shift in travel schedules . . . languid! Took time for our lovemaking, and then a heavenly very French breakfast and favorite breakfast. . . … Continue reading →

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IFJM 14: Marseille to Arles to Visit Van Gogh

Posted on April 15, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

14 April 2015 From my journal: “11am Arles France. Made a fast decision to head straight to Arles, so said our goodbyes, got in a cab to Marseille Airport, picked up our car and boogied.” “Oddly, as we were on … Continue reading →

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IFJM 11: Monastero di San Giovanni Evangelista and Ducal Park, Parma

Posted on April 11, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

11 April 2015 “Monastero di San Giovanni Evangelista” “Love is the way messengers from the Mystery communicate.” Nisargdatta Maharaj 10am From my Journal “A slower day. Promise of lots of sketching, and another day in Parma. Why? This morning we … Continue reading →

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IFJM 7: Falling in Love with Mik (again and again) and the City

Posted on April 8, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

7 April 2015 “Ponte Vecchio” “Scribbled secret notebooks and wild typewritten pages for yr own joy.” Jack Kerouac From my journal: “This morning we wrote about E & M at a wonderful cafe near the Ponte Vecchio. Kerouac talks about … Continue reading →

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IFJM 4: Watercolors In Their Own Time

Posted on April 5, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

4 April 2015 5:15am “Yesterday I made a change in my thinking. I am playing it safe and being lazy! I am uncomfortable carrying all the tools I need but I need to WATERCOLORS! I need to push beyond the … Continue reading →

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IFJM 2: Rome

Posted on April 3, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

2 April 2015 Landed, picked up the car, and then headed into Rome for food and to visit the pen shop to buy inks. My journal: “It was fun watching Mik navigate a rental in Italian! Our van is the … Continue reading →

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Ganesha

Posted on March 19, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

Ganesha is calling again. Maybe it is spring, new beginning? If you want to know how far you can get by regularly practicing watercolor, take a look at my favorite small resin Ganesha in February 2014 and in July 2014! … Continue reading →