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Sketchpack Project: Week 2, 2021

Posted on August 14, 2021 by D. Katie Powell

In years past I’ve created pretty sketch books during the Sketchpack Project, But this year I wanted to push myself to work on something difficult for me. (To see other years you go here!) To see Week 1 and how … Continue reading →

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Sketchpack Project: Week 1, 2021

Posted on August 7, 2021 by D. Katie Powell

Inky Thots: Robert Oster Graphite

Posted on July 10, 2021 by D. Katie Powell

Robert Oster Graphite is one of five of my favorite greys, leaning into deep purple and blues when touched with water. I am on my third bottle. Above, a wet circle is ringed with Graphite, and left to dry on … Continue reading →

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In Memory of My Brother

Posted on June 7, 2021 by D. Katie Powell

Oh I’ve had him on my mind…. Nine years gone, and I miss him more than I’ve ever missed anyone I’ve lost. He was a man who connected and cared, reached out and made sure you were thought of in … Continue reading →

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Inky Thots: Robert Oster Green at Night

Posted on June 1, 2021 by D. Katie Powell

I love the name of this Robert Oster ink, Green at Night! It is a moody dark green that, when washed, brightens! The forest scene above was drawn over a light wash of Robert Oster’s Green at Night. with a … Continue reading →

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No Time

Posted on May 21, 2021 by D. Katie Powell

For 2-3 weeks I have been wearing my fingers to the bone hand-stitching on a project for our actual business. These are pillows to go with two French Louis XIV Settees, and a longer French Empire Sofa, both from the … Continue reading →

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New Pen Day: TWSBI Eco

Posted on May 19, 2021 by D. Katie Powell

It’s not that I collect TWSBI Ecos… If I did, then I would have the Rose Gold variety, but they are not my thang. I do LOVE these pens, however. They are an ever-ready bunny pen, and hold a ton … Continue reading →

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Port Townsend Bowl

Posted on May 5, 2021 by D. Katie Powell

While writing about being stuck, I was inspired by a friend, Lucia Maya, of Luminous Ceramics (beautiful pottery in Maui colors). She published a quote (see below) that moved me, and came on the heels of me finding a small … Continue reading →

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Unwinding Stuck

Posted on May 4, 2021 by D. Katie Powell

I am trying to work my way out of a creative block and depression. I am so stuck. I don’t remember the last time I was stuck like this… weeks on end. I was looking for images for something I … Continue reading →

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Middle of the Night

Posted on April 30, 2021 by D. Katie Powell

Nighttime has been a wholly different time with my not sketching much. A friend has just had their first baby, a sweet little girl that may be a teenager before I get to meet her… I know that babies get … Continue reading →

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Fears: Write It Down

Posted on April 25, 2021 by D. Katie Powell

I have so many pages in my journal now of just writing, no images… Pages of fears, worries, losses, upsets. Sometimes I jot down a good recipe… It is a little hard to share the journal pages, but I finally … Continue reading →

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USK: Pfizer Vaccination

Posted on April 19, 2021 by D. Katie Powell

I am just now coming out of the week+ reaction I had to the Pfizer vaccine. Total flu-like symptoms with a kick — a muscle spasm in my groin, legs, feet and underarms which went on for five days — … Continue reading →

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Inky Thots: Robert Oster’s Vanness Exclusives

Posted on April 14, 2021 by D. Katie Powell

I love Robert Oster inks, and his newest exclusives to Vanness are gorgeous! *ps if they sell out they will restock but don’t wait too long; you can preorder!* My sketches below were drawn with a dip pen on cold … Continue reading →

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Inky Thots: The Maker’s Palette

Posted on April 11, 2021 by D. Katie Powell

I have a lot of inks… way too many to use in my lifetime even with painting. But, really, why have a boring crayola 8-pack when you can have the 64-pack with every color imaginable? I’ve also found the makers … Continue reading →

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Inky Thots: Robert Oster’s Pen Chalet Exclusives

Posted on February 5, 2021 by D. Katie Powell

I love Robert Oster inks, and his newest exclusives to North America’s Pen Chalet are gorgeous! This trio of inks celebrates the American Southwestern desert. Pen Chalet has their brick and mortar store in Mesa Arizona. *ps if they sell … Continue reading →

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Robert Oster’s Citrus ink

Posted on January 6, 2021 by D. Katie Powell

Santa also brought me another Robert Oster new ink that looks edible: This gorgeous Citrus ink! This drawing was an easy choice for Citrus in that we use limes daily in so many meals at this time of the year … Continue reading →

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Robert Oster’s No Fixed Address Ink

Posted on January 5, 2021 by D. Katie Powell

Robert Oster has a new ink that has a lovely donation attached! For each bottle of Shake & Shimmer No Fixed Address, Robert Oster will see that 4 MEALS are provided for the needy. Santa brought me several bottles of … Continue reading →

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Vertigo

Posted on November 29, 2020 by D. Katie Powell

VERTIGO… Seriously, I’ve had a bout of dizziness before but this was retching horrid and I wanted to die. Begged for it and told Mitchell I was done if we could not make this spinning vomiting stop… I also have … Continue reading →