The art of raw self-expression.
A creative practice working with visual art,
language and raw expression.
Note to Self: Art is a Voice
Raising your voice I sometimes hesitate to tell things. But if I’m teaching people how…
Note to Self: Don’t Hold Back (A blog on LGBTQ+, rage, and staying kind)
Truth: I’m feeling kind of pissed off at myself right now. Frustrated even. And I’m…
Messy update
What is she doing these days? Fair question. Sometimes I wonder myself. ;-p Here’s a…
Mastering Mixed Media
Great News! I’m a guest teacher at Mastering Mixed Media. Mastering Mixed Media is a…
From Thrifted Mask to Raw Art
Let’s rewind to 2022. I had this idea for a YouTube series called ART DIY….
Raw Marks
Raw Marks – The Art of Expressive Journaling Unleash your raw creativity with bold, intuitive…
This is not about Perfect Art
Studio Bloknote is the creative practice of Dutch artist Marieke Blokland, working with visual art, language and raw self-expression.
Her work brings what sits just beneath the surface into view, resulting in deeply personal, almost diary-like work.
Handwriting, mark making, symbols and graffiti-like doodling are direct ways of working, to think, question and reflect.
F*ck perfect.
Perfection kills creativity.
Embrace mistakes, mess and imperfection.
Raw art method
The Raw Art Method is Studio Bloknote’s signature approach to making. It allows you to create freely without the pressure of perfect results.
This method lives inside in Studio Bloknote’s art, courses, workshops and collaborations
Currently in development.
• Raw art & self-expression
• Handwriting & typography
• Art journaling & mixed media
• Creative courses
• Collaborations & teaching
You are in the right place if you:
• Feel more at home in the messy middle than in polished outcomes.
• Have lived enough to know that art isn’t about ‘showing off’.
• Use making as a way to think.
• Are drawn to raw art, handwriting and visual language.
• Are not looking for easy answers, but for something real.