Tag Archives: watercolor pencils

Sketching Memories of Our Staycation, 10 Jai is Sick

Posted on November 26, 2015 by dkatiepowellart

My beloved Jai has been ill.  Terrible diarrhea and finally diagnosed with IBS — irritable bowel syndrome. This is a TERRIBLE ordeal for the little guy — Montezuma’s revenge 8-12 times a day, always hungry (it masks as hunger), losing … Continue reading →

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Chinese Silk Bag and HOBO Bag

Posted on December 20, 2014 by dkatiepowellart

This is an exercise in gesture versus guidelines, and in permanence (in the form of lasting details and materials) versus impermanence (fast, light materials.) I have two bags I reach for besides my painting bag.  One is this lovely silk … Continue reading →

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Watercolor Pencils, Ho-Hum

Posted on November 17, 2014 by dkatiepowellart

I was challenged to use a tool I have but am not fond of for a week, and to figure out why I never reach for it; mine was watercolor pencils. I have a mess of them that I bought … Continue reading →

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B is for Brush Pens! A-to-A Challenge

Posted on April 2, 2014 by dkatiepowellart

I am just learning to use brush pens, as I move to smaller formats and water colors to work my artistic ways.   Brush pens are these super devices where the water is carried in  tube which attaches to the watercolor … Continue reading →

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