Makings & Musings Podcast

35. Sketchbook Series - Sketching with the Greats: How Historical Artists Used Sketchbooks


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In this episode, I explore how legendary artists like Leonardo da Vinci, J.M.W. Turner, and Frida Kahlo used their sketchbooks as tools for creativity, experimentation, and self-expression. We dive into their methods, inspirations, and what their sketchbooks reveal about their artistic journeys.

Want to see these sketchbooks yourself? Here are links to some incredible resources:

  • Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Arundel (British Library): https://www.bl.uk/collection-items/leonardo-da-vincis-codex-arundel
  • Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Atlanticus (Biblioteca Ambrosiana): https://www.ambrosiana.it/en/codex-atlanticus/
  • J.M.W. Turner's Sketchbooks (Tate Collection): https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/turner-sketchbooks
  • Excerpts from Frida Kahlo's Journals (Frida Kahlo Museum): https://www.fridakahlo.org/frida-kahlo-journals.jsp


Feeling inspired? My new course, Fill Your First Sketchbook in 30 Days, is now open for sign-ups! The course is designed to help you start sketching with confidence and turn it into a daily habit. It opens on the 1st March and is packed with daily prompts, video lessons, and live sessions. Learn more and join here: https://www.makingsandmusings.com/fill-your-first-sketchbook-in-30-days

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Happy sketching, and enjoy the episode!

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