Raising your voice I sometimes hesitate to tell things. But if I’m teaching people how to express themselves in a raw and honest way, then I have to be willing to do the same. Sunday May 18th, I stood among 100.000 of other people on the Malieveld in The Hague, raising my voice for Gaza.
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Truth: I’m feeling kind of pissed off at myself right now. Frustrated even. And I’m sharing it here because it’s real. Because I want to show the human stuff, the struggles, hoping it might encourage someone out there who needs to hear that we all have this kind of mess going on. A little voice
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What is she doing these days? Fair question. Sometimes I wonder myself. ;-p Here’s a little update from the messy headquarters of Studio Bloknote, where the coffee is black and strong and ideas (read: Marieke) never sleep. So, what am I up to right now? TLDR: I’ve been busy. So no, I’m not sitting still.
Great News! I’m a guest teacher at Mastering Mixed Media. Mastering Mixed Media is a brand-new online art experience organized by Tamara Laporte from Willowing Arts, bringing together an amazing group of mixed media artists / art teachers from all over the world. In my lesson, Raw Doodles: Bold and Expressive Art Journaling, I’ll guide
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Let’s rewind to 2022. I had this idea for a YouTube series called ART DIY. I filmed a few things. Edited some videos. And then… life happened. Somewhere between burnout, two house moves, and general chaos, the idea got shelved. Literally. The mask sat on my shelf, painted but unpublished. Waiting. Fast forward to now,
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Raw Marks – The Art of Expressive Journaling Unleash your raw creativity with bold, intuitive marks that tell your story. Raw Marks is a free mini-guide designed to help you break free from perfectionism and embrace expressive, unapologetic art journaling. What’s inside? Yes, I want to receive raw Marks. ….Eh, well, yes, there was supposed
Sometimes, a fresh start requires reimagining everything. Even the personal symbols that represent who you are. For me, this journey began with the decision to embrace a small but meaningful name change: transitioning from Bloknote.nl to Studio Bloknote. This wasn’t just about practicality; it was about stepping into a new era with clarity. Why the
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New here? I’m so glad you found your way to Studio Bloknote. Maybe you’ve been carrying feelings that feel too big, too heavy, or maybe too small for the world to notice. Maybe the hard edges of life have left you bruised, weary, or just… numb. It’s okay. You’re not alone here. This space, this
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