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VSW: Koh Chang Buddha

Posted on April 14, 2023 by D. Katie Powell

One of Aniko’s images posted for the Facebook Virtual Sketchwalk, Of course I had to do this lovely Buddha-in-the-Trees (my naming). An ink-painting, with just a touch of watercolor in the greens. ☾ Hahnemühle Watercolour Journal, Pentel Aquash waterbrushes with … Continue reading →

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VSW: Koh Chang Buddha, 2

Posted on April 11, 2023 by D. Katie Powell

Another of the lovely images posted for the Facebook Virtual Sketchwalk, a lovely HUGE Golden Buddha, image shown above tilted as one might have seen it when looking UP! This one I decided to do over shellac, which changes the … Continue reading →

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Making Shellac

Posted on April 10, 2023 by D. Katie Powell

Top row, three pieces of artwork with shellac and watercolor or ink! Food grade shellac has been used in past for various foods such as the M&M’s above to keep them from melting (“Melts in your mouth, not in your … Continue reading →

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Chinese Food from Ling Garden

Posted on April 8, 2023 by D. Katie Powell

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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Strange Siamese Habits

Posted on March 25, 2023 by D. Katie Powell

Why does she do this? And now, since she started doing it, Izzee is also doing it! Hahnemühle Watercolour Book, Sailor Fude De Mannen Calligraphy pen with De Atrementis Document Urban Grey ink, Lamy Al-Star with De Atramentis Document Urban … Continue reading →

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Gibbs (Grey Tabby Cat) Modeled, 3

Posted on March 20, 2023 by D. Katie Powell

Laughing! Gibbs likes a good joke! To make your Monday more bearable! I cannot lie. He was yawning and I caught it on the camera. Hahnemühle Watercolour Book, Platinum Carbon Pen with Platinum Carbon ink waterproof cartridges, White Uniball Signo, … Continue reading →

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Gibbs (Grey Tabby Cat) Modeled, 1

Posted on March 17, 2023 by D. Katie Powell

HE DOES LOVE HIS FOOD… Kibble. He does not get it all the time as he porks up too much on it. When he gets what he wants he always comes to rub against us to tell us how very … Continue reading →

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Panthercat: Yamantaka Loves His Daddy!

Posted on March 15, 2023 by D. Katie Powell

I see this view nightly, Yamantaka with his head resting on Mitchell’s leg. Usually about the time I try to sketch him, he is on the run. I swear, he can be asleep and realize I am sketching and walk … Continue reading →

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VSW: IM Pei, Louvre, France

Posted on November 21, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

This was sketched quickly in waterproof inks. A lot of controversy surrounded the Pyramid in front of the Louvre, by I.M.Pei. I have some of those trepidations myself, but it has grown on me. It was created to allow for … Continue reading →

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VSW: Corbusier in Ronchamp, France

Posted on November 16, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

Had to do one Corbusier, and what a history this architect has with me. This is the Catholic Chapel in Ronchamp, France. Drawing this brought up so many negative memories… maybe I can begin to clear them out by getting … Continue reading →

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Ranunculus

Posted on September 26, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

Okay, the first hurdle was spelling it correctly — I am dyslexic and oh-boy this one kept wanting to be turned around! A mix of inks for shadows, and watercolor… and I also removed watercolor from it. I think because … Continue reading →

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USk: NW Portland USPS

Posted on September 18, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

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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Remembering 9-11

Posted on September 11, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

I created this last year on 9-11. Just couldn’t post it, don’t know why. Now, maybe, with the state of the world it is time. This was a frightening day for us. At the time there was no facebook, no … Continue reading →

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VSW: Quibao

Posted on September 7, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

Virtual Sketchwalk (group on Facebook) from our Shanghai walk, led by Aniko; this is from the town of Quibao. I had the flu when doing these and made mistakes, oh well, and one of them is I put Aliska on … Continue reading →

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VSW: Luis Barragán, 2

Posted on August 26, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

Second installment in the series on my favorite architect, Barragán. To see the first installment, go here. Casa Barragán, above and below. In reality Opera Pink is not quite the right pink but it it the brightest pink I own … Continue reading →

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VSW: Luis Barragán, 1

Posted on August 12, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

I used line, and diluted waterproof inks, with watercolors on top for Casa Golardi, above. I went to USC’s School of Architecture at a time when the school was run by the new dean, Quincy Jones. The school was populated … Continue reading →

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30 Posies: Sunflowers Field

Posted on July 29, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

I may be a bit obsessed with sunflowers. This one is a much more typical Oregon field, with big green trees in the background… Oddly, however, I think I went back to my So Cal days and thought of the … Continue reading →

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VSW: Eliska’s Posie

Posted on July 27, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

I stole a photo from a friend in Florida — Love this one Eliska! I collect great posies and keep them to sketch… ☾ To hear about classes, follow me on Instagram, Facebook or check out my new, improved dkatiepowellart.com … Continue reading →