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July Sketchbook

TIP OF THE MONTH

July is the month where I dig in to the sketchbooks! Whilst, I always doodle and play around in them all year round, I tend to travel this month, spending time on the beach, cafes and gardens. So … I bring my sketchbook and portable art supplies. These are the moments that bring continuous experimentation of my creativity throughout the year.

These notebooks inspire a non-preciousness, non-performing, non-result oriented play as small scale creations. I like to experiment with waters, pigments, wet and dry medium mixed in layers. On the same note, these days I favor towards the cheap notebooks. I remember in the past, I used to select just the right professional bound sketch book. They are fun too, it’s just that I do love these lightweight variations. They come in both lined and blank format.

The lines also work well for writing my 3 page morning pages as inspired a long time ago by Julia Cameron. In this writing, my goal is simply to fill 3 pages. It helps me to let go and ground random, scattered thoughts. I still use this type of writing as a first layer for free flow material experimentation. . .

Having said that, I wish you a super month of reuniting with your sketch book whether you are indoor or outdoor (and do check out the video above. . .if just to see the boyz. . .at the end).

While I am at it, when you are ready for a unique Team Development Event, do contact me about possibilities at the studio, or your own location. I look forward to welcoming you and your team for a training with a huge splash of paint. . .

Visiting Amsterdam this summer? Or want to come and experience painting as a visitor to town? There are pop up workshops on request all summer long! I have created a fun airbnb experience event where participants choose to be inspired by a dutch expressive painting master. It is currently called: “Create Art Inspired by Dutch Masters” . . .an Amsterdam Experience. I have chosen, Mondrian, Van Gogh and De Kooning. These are a great way to block time amongst a busy schedule for yourself! Contact me for more info: www.ateliermolenpad.com

x Daniella

Do give the tip of this month a go. Feel free to contact me to explore your next chapter together, regardless of location. Skype, Whattsap Video, Zoom and Facetime at our fingertips, locations know no boundaries! So there has been much news about Privacy Policies, and so yes, our privacy is located on my site.