Monday, December 23, 2019

Inspired by Nature Sketchbook Review & GIVEAWAY

It's so lovely I had to have it - the Inspired by Nature Sketchbook by award winning Dutch nature artist Marjolein Bastin. It features a unique blend of her nature-filled sketches, completed artwork and blank pages. She favors pencil and paint brush (watercolor) recording whatever piques her interest - places, thoughts and ideas. On the left side of the page are her initial sketches and personal reflections - a diary of sorts. While on the right is a finished painting the sketches inspired - giving a glimpse into her creative process. Following are numerous unlined white pages for you to document your own experiences. These pages have hand-drawn borders or some form of embellishment like a small bird or flower. They measure 6.8 x 8.8 inches (17.3 x 22.4 cm). Attached to the binding is a light blue textile bookmark and at the back of the book a Nature's Finds and Treasures Envelope. Marjoleins love of nature comes through in her artwork. Capture the moments that are significant to you in this beautiful book! If you can part with it, it would make a great gift. Andrews McMeel Publishing released the 192 page paperback on May 14, 2019. Get your copy below!



Marjolein's sketches beside the art they inspired.



Blank pages with hand drawn border.



Blue birds and holly berries.



Back cover of my copy.

The Inspired by Nature Sketchbook is available at Andrews McMeel Publishing. Check out their unique calendar catalog at Andrews McMeel Publishing. AMP has generously offered to giveaway a copy! One winner will be selected at random. Open until January 7, 2020. Canada & the USA only. Good luck!

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35 comments:

  1. I would like to have the Monet 2020 Wall Calendar

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  2. I love Monet too. Lovely illustrations.

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  3. Thomas Kinkade Studios: Disney Dreams Collection 2020 Wall Calendar is what I'd choose. I love Thomas Kinkade's pictures, a lot are made into puzzles.

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  4. Cats 2020 Day-to-Day Calendar is my pick.

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  5. Quilting Pattern a day calendar. Thank you

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  6. I love the Peanuts 2020 Calendar and The Far Side calendars.

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  7. I like the Post planners best! The matching stickers are neat, too!

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  8. I need to purchase that Wild 2020 Wall Calendar
    jan

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  9. I would like anything Buffy the vampire slayer such as the 2020 calendar

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  10. All Cats are Introverts Book. Thanks!

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  11. i like the planner book. need a good one

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  12. I like the Game of Thrones calendar!

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  13. I would like Living Language French.
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  14. I would love the Marjolein Bastin 2020 Monthly/Weekly Planner Calendar for myself or my daughter.
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  15. Would love the Sarah’s Scribbles 2020 Wall Calendar for my daughter.

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  16. I would love the Bob Ross day to day calendar.

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  18. I would like to have the paper airplane calendar for my granddaughters.

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  19. I like the Coffee My Happy Place Wall calendar.

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  20. I would like the Audubon’s Watercolors 2020 Wall Calendar.

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  21. I love several of the calendars but I think I like the Monet 2020 Wall Calendar the best!

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  23. I like the Disney calendar from Thomas Kinkade Studios.

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  24. I like the Magnolia Bakery 2020 Wall Calendar.

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  25. Another great Andrews McMeel publication is the "Cuphead 2020 Wall Calendar" by Studio MDHR!

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  26. My daughter would love The Elf on the Shelf Advent Calendar.

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  27. I love so many, they all look to have their own uniqueness I would be absolutely in 'heaven' if I got the Inspired by Nature Sketchbok!!

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  28. Cats 2020 Day-to-Day Calendar is my pick.

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  29. I bought a Unicorn Daily Advice Calendar for my granddaughter and her brother wanted a calendar too. I think the paper airplane a day would work!

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  30. I would like to gift the Dilbert 2020 Day-to-Day Calendar to my Son!

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  33. I'd like to receive the Magnolia Bakery 2020 Wall Calendar Rosanne

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  34. I would love to have the John Sloane’s Country Seasons 2020 Deluxe Wall Calendar

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