In principle, I laud the exploration of space. The reality is that billionaires are happy to spend taxpayer dollars on vanity projects under the guise of "furthering humanity" rather than funding these projects with their own money. Vulture capitalists are unlikely to create Star Fleet.
Awwwww. Congratulations. 🐱
The first page is the hardest. Congratulations. Looks great.
Thanks. 🥰
Where are they going?
How wonderful!!!
That's pretty cool. Thanks for sharing.
Art and photo by Katherine Gingrich on March 13, 2026. All rights reserved. You’re looking at a small, intimate artist’s workspace captured from directly above, as if someone paused mid‑creation. The center of the image holds a square piece of watercolor paper. On it is a vibrant abstract illustration that feels alive—like a tiny, imagined organism or a cross‑section of something organic. The shape on the paper is rounded and irregular, almost like a softly inflated cell or a pebble with personality. Watercolor washes bloom across it in blue, pink, and warm orange, blending in soft gradients. Over these washes, delicate black ink lines create texture: tiny dots, short strokes, and looping patterns that trace the contours of the shape. It feels both scientific and whimsical—part biology, part dream. The artwork is surrounded by the tools that made it, giving the sense of an active, ongoing process. Two Sakura Pigma Micron pens lie diagonally near the paper. They’re slim, beige‑barreled technical pens labeled “003” and “005,” indicating ultra‑fine tips used for precise linework. To the right sits a Schmincke watercolor palette, its metal surface open to reveal small pans of paint. The most visible colors are yellows and oranges, some of them visibly wet or recently used. A red‑handled paintbrush rests across the palette, angled casually as if the artist set it down only moments before. The whole scene feels warm, focused, and quietly joyful—like a moment of creative flow frozen in time. The combination of fine ink detail and soft watercolor gives the workspace a sense of both discipline and play. It’s the kind of desk where small, thoughtful artworks come to life. Three inches by three inches.
Had some time to doodle during a meeting. I got to spend more time than I usually have for my daily doodles.
Daily Doodle -- 03/13/2026.
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That's so cool. I am stencil impaired. I do have a weakness for frogs though. We get peepers in our little pond every year. They're beyond cute (and noisy).
Thank you.
The image shows a page from a spiral‑bound sketchbook filled with an abstract watercolor and ink composition. The overall feeling is lively, exploratory, and full of motion—like a map of thoughts or energies moving across a landscape. The background is a soft, cloudy gray wash, almost like mist or fog. Against this muted backdrop, bright watercolor shapes glow with warmth and contrast. You’ll find: Pinks and magentas that feel soft and blooming; Oranges and yellows that radiate warmth, like small suns; Greens and purples that add coolness and depth. The colors are fluid, with gentle gradients and watery edges, as if they’ve seeped into the page. Over the watercolor shapes, thin black ink lines weave and dart with intention. They create a sense of direction and movement—almost like diagrams of invisible forces. Some lines are: Curved, looping around shapes like orbits, Straight, pointing like arrows or vectors, Dotted, suggesting paths or measurements, and Segmented, like scientific notations or mathematical arcs. These lines don’t confine the watercolor; instead, they interact with it, giving the piece a feeling of thoughtfulness and exploration. The shapes themselves are organic and varied: Some resemble bubbles or cells, soft-edged and glowing. Others feel more geometric, like partial circles or spirals. A few shapes overlap, creating layered color transitions. Nothing is literal—everything is suggestive, open to interpretation, like a visual language of ideas. The artwork feels like a blend of intuition and precision: watercolor expressing emotion and softness, ink providing structure and curiosity. It evokes themes of: Connectivity, Motion, Abstract thought, and Scientific or cosmic exploration. It’s playful yet intelligent, loose yet intentional—an imaginative map of energy and ideas.
Between trying to spring clean, doing my taxes, and moving, I still managed to do another sketchbook page. Beam me up Scotty.
Art and photo by Katherine Gingrich on March 12, 2026. All rights reserved. The image captures a small, hand‑made piece of mixed‑media art resting on a tabletop. The artwork itself is a small square of watercolor paper. Its surface is washed with soft, pastel blotches—gentle greens, buttery yellows, rosy pinks, sky blues, and lavender purples. The colors feel airy and translucent, like clouds drifting across a spring morning. Layered on top of these loose watercolor shapes is a bold, geometric pattern drawn in black marker. The lines are crisp and confident, forming an abstract maze-like structure—straight edges, right angles, and interlocking shapes that contrast sharply with the fluid watercolor beneath. The effect is a conversation between softness and structure, spontaneity and intention. Above the artwork lies the black marker used to create the lines. It’s a thick, cylindrical paint marker labeled “uni POSCA,” with the words “Black / Noir / Negro 24” printed on its side. Its presence makes the scene feel intimate, as if the artist has just paused mid‑creation. To the right of the artwork sits a watercolor palette—well-used, with dried and semi-wet pools of color arranged in small wells. A red-handled paintbrush rests across the palette, its bristles stained from recent use. The palette and brush add a sense of process and play, hinting at the tactile joy of mixing pigments and making marks. The overall mood is calm, creative, and quietly joyful—an intimate glimpse into an artist’s workspace, where color and line meet in a small but expressive piece of art. Three inches by three inches.
Desperately trying to create order out of my paperwork so I can file my taxes. It’s like herding cats.
Daily Doodle -- 03/12/2026.
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That's really cool. Thanks for sharing.
This morning's sunrise was incredible. There was a thin layer of clouds overhead that reflected the orange/yellow and dispersed it everywhere. The air seemed orange. The forest was orange. Orange was everywhere. It was magical. We've had pink sunsets that looked like that -- never a sunrise.
Art and photo by Katherine Gingrich on March 11, 2026. All rights reserved. The image shows a small square piece of watercolor paper lying on a tabletop. Centered on it is an abstract artwork made with a mix of watercolor and black ink. The composition feels both geometric and organic — like a cluster of shapes gently leaning into one another. The shapes are outlined in fine black ink, some with crisp straight edges, others with soft curves. Inside the outlines, the artist has filled areas with muted gray washes and warm yellow watercolor, creating a balance between cool and sunny tones. The watercolor is translucent, so the texture of the paper shows through, giving the shapes a soft, layered feeling. The overall arrangement resembles overlapping stones or puzzle pieces — distinct but interconnected. Above the painting: A Sakura Pigma Micron 003 pen, extremely fine-tipped, suggesting the delicate linework. A Uni Posca black marker, thicker and more opaque, likely used for bolder outlines. To the right: A Schmincke watercolor palette with wells of yellow and orange paint. A paintbrush rests across the palette, its bristles stained with yellow, hinting at the colors used in the artwork. The scene feels calm, intentional, and creative — like a quiet moment in the middle of an art-making session. The combination of precise ink lines and soft watercolor washes gives the piece a sense of balance between structure and play. Three inches by three inches.
I don’t typically name my doodles. This one is the exception. It’s called Shadow of My Former Self.
Daily Doodle -- 03/11/2026.
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Love this!!!
Art and photo by Katherine Gingrich on March 10, 2026. All rights reserved. The image shows a small mixed‑media artwork resting on a sheet of white paper. The piece combines soft watercolor washes with very fine black ink linework. The artwork feels calm, meditative, and slightly mysterious—like a tiny window into an abstract world. The colors are gentle and cool, and the ink lines add a sense of structure and intention. At the center of the artwork is a circle. Inside this circle sits a rectangular structure, drawn in thin black ink. The rectangle contains smaller geometric shapes—little squares, lines, and compartments—almost like a simplified architectural blueprint or a symbolic map. Surrounding the central circle is a soft wash of watercolor. The colors blend into one another: pale greens, cool blues, and soft grays. The paint is translucent, creating a dreamy, cloud‑like atmosphere. Radiating outward from the circle are delicate ink marks: tiny dots, short lines, and small geometric accents. These marks give the impression of energy or motion, as if the central shape is gently vibrating or sending out signals. The artwork is photographed in a workspace setting: Above the paper lies a very fine‑tipped black ink pen labeled Micron 003, known for its precision. To the right, there’s a watercolor palette with wells of dried paint. A paintbrush rests across the palette, still slightly stained with color. These tools emphasize the handmade, intimate nature of the piece. Three inches by three inches.
I am hanging by the thinnest of wires -- held in place yet strangely unanchored. There’s a quiet truth in that discomfort: some spaces are meant to unsettle us into growth.
Daily Doodle -- 03/10/2026.
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Thank you. 😊
Thanks. 😊
Indeed.
Art and photo by Katherine Gingrich on March 9, 2026. All rights reserved. The picture shows a small, hand‑painted watercolor artwork resting on a white surface. The piece feels intimate, like something made during a quiet moment at a desk. The artwork resembles an organic cross‑section—something between a flower, a seed pod, and a tiny geological formation. It has a soft, rounded shape, almost like a petal or a shell sliced open to reveal its inner layers. The mood is gentle and contemplative. The dominant colors are warm pinks, soft browns, and a touch of muted gold. The watercolor is applied in translucent washes, so the colors feel airy and fluid. The center is the darkest area, with deeper browns and a sense of depth. Moving outward, the colors lighten into pale pinks, giving the impression of something blooming or unfolding. Fine black ink lines trace the shape and add delicate detail: The lines are extremely thin—almost hair‑fine—made with a precision pen. They outline the organic form and add tiny interior marks that feel like veins, ridges, or growth rings. The linework gives the piece structure, like a scientific illustration softened by watercolor. Around the artwork are the tools used to make it: A Micron 003 archival ink pen, known for its ultra‑fine 0.15 mm line. A red‑handled paintbrush, angled slightly toward the artwork. A watercolor palette with many small pans of color, including metallic gold, browns, and blacks. Some pans show signs of recent use, with wet or mixed surfaces. These objects create a sense of process—like we’re catching the artist mid‑creation. Three inches by three inches.
Today, I found myself reflecting on the architecture of human existence. We are both separate and inseparable—distinct beings with lives constantly weaving together.
Daily Doodle -- 03/09/2026.
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Thank you. Btw, I am also an ageing hippy. Power to the people. ❤️
Today, my doodle reflects the rare moment when things are unmistakably black and white—when clarity cuts through the haze and a decision stands out with crisp, undeniable certainty.
Daily Doodle -- 03/08/2026.
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I think you've captured a common sentiment. Love it.
It's not that hard. Expensive, but not hard. I got into fused glass because I threw some broken glass into hubby's forge and was intrigued. I put it on the fiber insulation. While in the fused glass class, I spied a torch. Lampwork classes were next. I guess I am unfocused. 🤪
How cool is that. My hubby is a blacksmith. I do mixed media fun stuff primarily. I also do moneymakers like fused glass pendants and earrings along with lampwork bead stuff. Critics have called me unfocused. I use the word fun, but whatever.
Art and photo by Katherine Gingrich on March 7, 2026. All rights reserved. The image shows a small mixed‑media artwork laid out on a tabletop, surrounded by the tools used to make it. The overall feeling is calm, handmade, and intimate—like a moment captured in the middle of a creative session. The artwork itself is a cluster of overlapping rectangles, each filled with a different hand‑drawn pattern. The rectangles vary in size and orientation, creating a layered, slightly off‑kilter mosaic. Soft watercolor washes fill each shape, while fine black ink lines add structure and detail. The colors are gentle and warm: muted oranges, pale yellows, soft pinks, and cool grays. They feel like early morning light—quiet, warm, and slightly hazy. Each rectangle contains a distinct ink pattern, drawn with very fine lines: Concentric circles that ripple outward like raindrops on water Nested squares that step inward like a tiny labyrinth Semi‑circular arches stacked like the ribs of a shell or the tiers of a fan The patterns are precise but not rigid—they have the slight wobble of a human hand, giving them warmth and personality. A few extra elements float around the rectangles: a vertical line of tiny white dots, evenly spaced, like a string of pearls and three small pink circles near the bottom, soft and simple, like watercolor bubbles. These details add rhythm and a sense of play. Above the artwork lies a Micron 01 archival ink pen, the kind used for delicate linework. To the right is a watercolor palette, its wells filled with dried paint in many colors. A red‑handled paintbrush rests across it, suggesting the artist has just paused mid‑process. The whole scene feels like a quiet moment of creativity—careful, meditative, and tactile. The combination of crisp ink lines and soft watercolor washes creates a balance between structure and fluidity, order and play. Three inches by three inches.
I am a jewelry artist. By drawing doodles, I try to get away from the exacting precision necessary for jewelry. This time, I colored outside the lines. Wild woman.
Daily Doodle -- 03/07/2026.
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Art and photo by Katherine Gingrich on March 6, 2026. All rights reserved. A small abstract artwork sits on a tabletop, surrounded by the tools used to make it. To the left are two fine‑line black pens, and to the right is a small watercolor palette with dark gray paints and a thin brush resting beside it. Everything feels calm, orderly, and intimate—like a quiet moment in an artist’s workspace. The piece is a compact watercolor-and-ink composition built from simple geometric shapes: Two rectangles dominate the layout. They’re outlined in black ink and filled with soft washes of pink, gray, and muted purple. Inside each rectangle is a small arrow, drawn in ink, pointing in a direction—suggesting movement or flow, almost like a diagram softened by watercolor. Near the rectangles sit two circles, each made of thin concentric rings. They look a bit like ripples or targets, adding a sense of rhythm and balance. The colors are gentle and slightly translucent, giving the whole piece a quiet, contemplative feeling. The ink lines are crisp and deliberate, contrasting with the looser watercolor textures. Overall, the artwork feels like a blend of structure and softness—part diagram, part daydream. Three inches by three inches.
Had a conversation with my best friend yesterday. We discussed decluttering our lives and enjoying simple things. I thought I'd bring that concept to my doodle today.
Daily Doodle -- 03/06/2026.
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Very cool!! 😎
