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Doc Zhou

Posted on February 24, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

Wanting to test some techniques for a more serious piece. I’m no portraitist! But I practice, with a little help from my friends… This sketch is way too pale to begin… Liking the darker colors… Wanting to frame and brighten… … Continue reading →

Posted in art journal, painting, pen & ink, portrait, watercolor | Tagged acupuncture, art journal, Daniel Smith watercolors, Diamine Ancient Copper Ink, Dr. Guangyin Zhou, Golden Needle, Holbein, Kuretake Zig Cartoonist Brush Pen No. 22, NW Portland, Pentalic HB woodless pencil, Platinum Carbon pen, Portland Oregon, Primatek, QoR watercolors, Strathmore watercolor pad, watercolor | 4 Comments

Kamala Notices I Have Pen In Hand

Posted on February 12, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

Kamala is the most difficult cat, so smart, and does not want her image captured. She seems to know when I am studying her for a sketch, and moves away into a cozy box. I have to use a photo … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, art journal, journal, pen & ink, sketchbook, virtual sketching, watercolor | Tagged art journal, Cat, Daniel Smith watercolors, De Atramentis Document ink, Kamala, Kuretake Zig Cartoonist Brush Pen No. 22, Pentel Pocket Brush Pen, Pilot Parallel pen, Platinum Carbon pen, Strathmore watercolor pad, watercolor, White Uniball Signo | 14 Comments

What I Did on My Painful Stent-cation

Posted on June 18, 2015 by dkatiepowellart

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 →