Tag Archives: #purpleflowers

30 Posies: Lupines, or Bluebonnets

Posted on September 9, 2021 by dkatiepowellart

I’ve always loved lupines (or bluebonnets, as the purple ones are called). In South Laguna there were wild yellow and pink and blue lupines all over the hills. I’m still struggling to not have streaky watercolor washes in this Handbook … Continue reading →

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Wisteria Streets

Posted on August 24, 2021 by dkatiepowellart

I see wisterias in Portland sometimes, but not like I used to see them in Southern California — streets lined with them all over the older parts of Los Angeles and San Fernando, so old they created purple and green … Continue reading →

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30 Posies: Purple Poppy

Posted on August 9, 2021 by dkatiepowellart

I love poppies, with their delicate paper-thin petals. Painted from an image from a friend. To hear more about World Watercolor Month visit here: Everyone can play! To hear about classes, follow me on Instagram, Facebook or check out my … Continue reading →

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Rona2, Anti-Depression Posies, Three

Posted on September 17, 2020 by dkatiepowellart

This little pen changed everything. Vintage Pelikan P20 Twist Fountain Pen (while they are still available) with its soluble black ink and a nib that slides on the paper (for about $10) is such a joy! I use the empty … Continue reading →

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WWM: Day 14 Posey Cards

Posted on July 14, 2018 by dkatiepowellart

Unknown card stock… Ink Painting with J.Herbin Rose Cyclamen ink and Rohrer & Klingner Alt-Goldgrün ink. Ink Painting with Monteverde Chariote ink and Rohrer & Klingner Alt-Goldgrün ink. “Paint as you like and die Happy!*” Want to join in the … Continue reading →