Category Archives: watercolor

A Look Back at This Moonth

Posted on June 28, 2014 by dkatiepowell

This moonth was an unplanned painting of what is happening as I design the class on journaling with the lunar cycles.  I wrote less, and painted more, my little gurl as she moved through the cycles, unplanned, working from intuitional … Continue reading →

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New Moon Lion Face

Posted on June 27, 2014 by dkatiepowell

On the New Moon we rest.  We dream.  We go within. If not full rest, which is hard in our 9-to-5, six-days-a-week work craze, Then we rest by being soft with ourselves. I have to work today.  I’ve had issues … Continue reading →

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Dark of the Moon, She Dreams

Posted on June 26, 2014 by dkatiepowell

This moonth, as I worked my cycle, I found I had few words and painted as much as possible.  I struggled in the beginning with what and how to teach lunar journaling. I have journaled since my first “Dear Diary” … Continue reading →

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For the Solstice, a Tribute to Suns

Posted on June 21, 2014 by dkatiepowell

My Mexicali Series started with my love of Mexican Sun faces. I grew up with in Southern California, big, copper and silver happy faced suns. My mom had one hanging in our living room forever. This morning was Solstice! In the … Continue reading →

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Third Quarter Waning Moon

Posted on June 20, 2014 by dkatiepowell

A Woman in the Moon graces another Waning Third Quarter. She is a bit sleepy, getting ready to release into the Dark of the Moon. Quinacridone Gold, Phthalo Green, Genuine Hematite, Quinacridone Brunt Orange, and Cobalt Blue, all Daniel Smith colors. Offering … Continue reading →

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Waning Quarter, She is Pushing the World

Posted on June 19, 2014 by dkatiepowell

So much has manifested in terms of loving the gurls, loving painting the cycle, speaking without words! So why this image?  She is pushing the world. It takes effort to align with intentions. When the lunar cycle started, I had … Continue reading →

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Luna Moth Moon

Posted on June 16, 2014 by dkatiepowell

A Luna Moth on the full moon, painted because Heather Santos had a visit the other day. My own reaction the first time I saw one was delight! They look more like delicate birds than moths, or friendly creatures from another planet. As I was drawing … Continue reading →

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Summer of Color Full Moon

Posted on June 15, 2014 by dkatiepowell

Full moons continue to be painted by me long after the moon has moved into gibbous waning moon. Wild summer colors that remind me of the beach! She took a turn I had not planned on; a halo developed! Watercolors … Continue reading →

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Full Moon, Another!

Posted on June 13, 2014 by dkatiepowell

Thinking I was done, she came dancing with the full moon! Happy Paint Party Friday!        I agree to the  Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial 4.0 International License, which you can learn more about by visiting the site, or, visit my web page … Continue reading →

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