Tag Archives: #portlandhistory

VSW: Pittock Mansion, Detail Stonework

Posted on March 19, 2020 by dkatiepowellart

Ink and watercolor. Detail. To hear about classes, follow me on Instagram, Facebook or check out my new, improved dkatiepowellart.com “Memory is more indelible than ink.” Anita Loos, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. “I think not….” Me… why I journal! Hahnemühle Watercolour … Continue reading →

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VSW: Pittock Mansion, In the Style of…

Posted on March 16, 2020 by dkatiepowellart

I love inkpainting, but I’ve been stalled a bit on my own growth as a watercolorist… I am actually a bit bored. Not that I am very very good — but I have a handle on watercolors after playing with … Continue reading →

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VSW: Pittock Mansion, West Bedroom

Posted on March 3, 2020 by dkatiepowellart

What do you do with a really bad drawing in your nice new art journal? I started this on a day of talking and talking and a little sketching with an art friend. We went to the Pittock Mansion to … Continue reading →

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Table Legs

Posted on October 25, 2017 by dkatiepowellart

I had the opportunity to repair the finish on these lovely legs from a family table, and now I paint them. They were stacked in my finish studio for a long time in this manner and reminded me of ancient … Continue reading →

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Inktober, 18 Berkey & Gay Chair

Posted on October 18, 2017 by dkatiepowellart

This is a detail from a Berkey & Gay chair, once part of the historic Hahn House. My challenge was to paint the chair detail in ink only — for Inktober — and I did, using two of my favorites, … Continue reading →