Tag Archives: zen

Sketchpack Project: Week 4

Posted on September 3, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

Shunyata… Buddha. Sacred tobacco roll and broken Buddha head (we set his head on our altar — he was a garden Buddha who disintegrated!) Jai Jai Ganapati (crazy or annoyed??? WILD EYED!) Mei Fa Buddha Style! Annoyed Cat Buddha! Just … Continue reading →

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Sketchpack Project: Week 3

Posted on August 22, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

Aaack. Behind. I hate it when that happens. Heart Sutra Vietnamese Buddha + Scarab Moon Transformation Primordial Sound Japanese Paper Heart Ganesha ABOUT SKETCHPACK PROJECT: The project began in 2011 to get folks to draw daily. The sketchpack is a … Continue reading →

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Sketchpack Project: Week 2

Posted on August 15, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

Week Two, no time to think, so busy, loving the simplicity of pencil, pen, ink, waterbrush. in memory of my baby brother on what would be his birthday… Halfway through, fast sketching, loosing inhibitions! ABOUT SKETCHPACK PROJECT: The project began … Continue reading →

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Sketchpack Project: Week 1

Posted on August 2, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

This year’s theme: The Hazy Moon of Enlightenment This sketchpack is going ot be all drawings. I almost passed on Di’s challenge but I had a good time last year! Making it simple, and all about the line — and … Continue reading →

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Red Cat Buddha on RedBubble

Posted on March 23, 2015 by dkatiepowellart

I have Red Zazen Cat Buddha up on RedBubble! And a handsome husband who is willing to model his shirts for me! We have men’s, women’s, tanks, and hoodies — and other products as well!

Posted in making a living | Tagged buddhist, cat buddha, redbubble, zen, zen cat | 2 Comments

Review: Pentalic Field Book

Posted on March 11, 2015 by dkatiepowellart

I did a quick sketch to try out my new Pentalic Field Book. 140lb. Acid Free; Cold Pressed; Exceptional wet strength; Professional grade watercolor paper. I love their pencils — my favorite — and they are an Oregon company: I … Continue reading →

Posted in art journal, Buddha, gods and goddesses, journal, painting, paper, pen & ink, pencil, process, review, sketchbook, watercolor | Tagged Aquabee Super Deluxe Journal, art journal, buddha, buddhist, crescent moon, Daniel Smith watercolors, moon, Pentalic Field Book, Pentalic HB woodless pencil, Platinum Carbon pen, Portland Oregon, sitting buddha, Strathmore journal, Thai Buddha, watercolor, zen | 2 Comments

Red Zazen Cat on RedBubble

Posted on February 24, 2015 by dkatiepowellart

I put a few new item up on my RedBubble page — I needed a break from the bidding wars of our mainstream business! Zazen Red Cat went up to satisfy a client! Men and women’s clothing, totes, note cards, … Continue reading →

Posted in Buddha, gods and goddesses, making a living | Tagged buddha, buddhist, cards, cat buddha, cats, phone cases, t-shirt, tote bags, zazen, zen, zen cat | 3 Comments

Zen Cats and Watercolor Washes

Posted on February 9, 2015 by dkatiepowellart

After my frustration at Kiva Tearoom, I decided I needed to go back and just play with washes. Middle of the night I read suggestions from several watercolor books on washes. I sketched the Zazen Cats, fun images I come … Continue reading →

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#29faces: The Worst Cold in History and I Painted Buddha

Posted on February 27, 2014 by dkatiepowellart

I’ve had the worst cold in history. This cold virus should be packaged as a weapon. After the first two days, going stark mad with boredom but having trouble standing due to dizziness, I finally got my wits about me … Continue reading →

Posted in art, drawing, journal, painting, process, sketchbook, watercolor | Tagged art, Buddha's face, buddhist, Guatama Buddha, head cold, Neocolor II, Tibetan, watercolor crayons, zen | 3 Comments

My Foray Into Keeping a Watercolor Journal

Posted on February 19, 2014 by dkatiepowellart

I have not used watercolors in 25 years — and when I did, it was in a graphic manner or as an undercoat for colored pencils. But I want to paint more, and need to work my painting into … Continue reading →