Tag Archives: #urbansketching

USk: Studio View

Posted on May 8, 2023 by dkatiepowellart

I recently participated in something on IG and won’t participate with that group again. For those who run groups, and I do, it is important to make sure everyone in a group you run gets feedback from you (unless no … Continue reading →

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Kakimori: Golf Palms at Night

Posted on November 28, 2022 by dkatiepowellart

Getting the hang of the Kakimori nib! ☾ 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 … Continue reading →

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Kakimori: OM

Posted on November 19, 2022 by dkatiepowellart

I continue to play with my Kakimori nibbed pens. I now have both the brass and the steel nibs. I love being able to change ink colors quickly by dipping, yet they hold more ink than a dip pen. My … Continue reading →

USk: NW Portland USPS

Posted on September 18, 2022 by dkatiepowellart

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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USk: BOOM!

Posted on June 21, 2022 by dkatiepowellart

We weren’t at work long when we heard and felt a boom or crack, that is as close to the experience I imagine a bomb going off feels like. It nearly knocked me off my feet. The cats shot out … Continue reading →

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USk: Worst Nicolai Sketch Ever

Posted on June 29, 2021 by dkatiepowellart

Oh gads what to do when the sketching is not happening? I try to give my babies a fair shake and finish them, but this one I finally gave up on and splashed a little color on and called it … Continue reading →

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USk: NW Vaughn St

Posted on June 13, 2021 by dkatiepowellart

East street from NW Wilson by one block… flanked on both sides by homes similar to the ones on NW Wilson. Nice memories of buying Christmas trees for several years; no Christmas trees in June, so I took liberties with … Continue reading →

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USk: NW Wilson St

Posted on June 11, 2021 by dkatiepowellart

In NW Portland there is an area we often drive through on our way to other places, and each time I think about what a sweet neighborhood this must have been before the area around it become warehouses… At some … Continue reading →

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Rona on Grey, Music

Posted on April 18, 2020 by dkatiepowellart

Yes, I am feeling depression often… So many are — and we do many things to help it leave! Vitamin D in the Pacific Northwest — Not too much sugar! But music is the best — clears out sluggish energy. … Continue reading →

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Studio Urban Sketching

Posted on March 27, 2020 by dkatiepowellart

Urban Sketchers has never allowed people who were stuck at home for either surgery or recouping or just unable to get out due to their medical issues to sketch their environment. After being laid up literally on my back for … Continue reading →

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Inky Thots: Birmingham Green Weenie

Posted on January 31, 2020 by dkatiepowellart

I was lucky enough to get a couple more Slag Greys before Nick and Josh announced their new line — and picked up some Bob Prince Green Weenie. If you are inclined, they have a few more bottles of older … Continue reading →

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USK: Sky at New Seasons Cedar Hills

Posted on January 28, 2020 by dkatiepowellart

Mitchell went to the dentist and I sat and had coffee at New Seasons before shopping. The sky was talking to me: the calm before the downpour! I am sad about Birmingham not making Tarnished Nickel ink any more and … Continue reading →

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USK: Dentist

Posted on September 8, 2019 by dkatiepowellart

I hate dentists *sorry if you are one, not personal* He is not frightened of them; I am phobic. *i think that makes me smarter than the average bear* I went with Mitchell to an emergency dental appointment because we … Continue reading →

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Inky Thots: Diamine Ancient Copper

Posted on August 23, 2019 by dkatiepowellart

From their website: “Manufacturers since 1864, Diamine Inks relocated to this state of the art factory in Liverpool in 1925, where they successfully carried on using the traditional methods and formulas for ink production. Over the years the company has … Continue reading →

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USk: Client’s View

Posted on August 12, 2019 by dkatiepowellart

Tried a new way to sketch on site. I had several TWSBIs with me, and sketched the Williamette River view from our client’s home while Mitchell talked to her about her furniture. After we left, I used a waterbrush to … Continue reading →

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USk: Quimby UHaul

Posted on August 4, 2019 by dkatiepowellart

Every time I am sitting under the 405 freeway waiting to pick up Mitchell at UHaul, I think about trying to sketch the freeway overhead. ARGH! Not easy… So my first page was the drawing above… I usually sit facing … Continue reading →

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USk: Cherry Blossoms in Tom McCall Park

Posted on April 7, 2019 by dkatiepowellart

Many parts of Portland smells sweeter, floral right now. Puffy trees line the parks and streets, looking like bridesmaids. They are so delicate… This year the rains came later and that is good… blossoms stayed put for days! I had … Continue reading →

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USK, Kaiser

Posted on January 11, 2019 by dkatiepowellart

Following on my last Robert Oster ink post, I took RO Purple Jazz ink out sketching while trying to stay sane. Last year was hard and this was part of it. Mitchell had a problem in his throat and after … Continue reading →