A Seven Minute Meditation with Adriene

I keep seeing lots of vloggers and folks on Instagram recommending Adriene’s videos for forming a yoga practice. I had a little look at her account and can see immediately why she’s so popular. I started with this seven minute meditation and loved her gentle, easy approach. I especially like the moment when you bow your head to your heart. It felt really meaningful. A lovely treat for a Sunday.

Frannerd At The MET

I love New York. I love illustration. I love the MET. And I love Frannerd. So I really loved this video. Fran really inspires me to get out and about to draw and study classical art for inspiration.

I also loved seeing the Temple of Dendur when I visited. I read that the room was known as Jackie’s nightlight because JFK had the light in the room left on each night so his wife could see it across Central Park. I’ve no idea if it’s true but what a romantic story.

In today's video: a super lovely date (with myself) at the MET museum, lots of drawing and painting with colour pencils PLUS how I ink my illustrations with tiny brushes! YOU CAN BUY "ABOUT TO LEAVE" MY NEW BOOK HERE https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/605461295/about-to-leave-graphic-novel?ref=shop_home_active_1 PATREON For behind the scenes into all the projects I'm working on RIGHT NOW, more sketchbook tours, secret Q&As and my sassy podcast-newsletter, support my work on Patreon!
IMG_3676.jpg

Humankind by Dan Mace

I’ve been watching Dan’s channel since he launched it earlier this year and it’s like watching the sparks of his creative imagination burn brighter and brighter. His latest project Humankind is his most ambitious yet. He appealed to film makers across the world to contribute clips and has brought 100 of them together to make something truly beautiful. In four minutes he takes us around the world and shows how we are all one human. Just stunning. 

Create - Making An Anthem Out Of Sounds

"I left my studio behind and went on an epic journey. I wanted to see if I could capture the song, what it is that makes us, us."

I posted a few days ago about Dan Mace, a director I discovered via Casey Neistat's channel on YouTube. Inspired by his vision and creativity, I've been watching Dan's back catalogue and found this absolute gem. Magical.

I traveled around Kenya with the most epic team from BBDO Ne#work and friends to create an Anthem for Kenya out of the 42 Tribes. The whole process took 12 days. This is that story told through the eyes of local music producer Kaki Gondi. Ask me any questions about the film below.

Vlog - Minnie Small

Minnie Small's YouTube channel is a lovely, soothing place to spend time. She's got a great manner and shares meaningful insights into her art process. I love watching her paintings come together and how she experiments with so many different styles. A perfect example of a quiet life.

Just some thoughts on a freeing way to approach creativity. Hope you're all well and taking good care of yourselves. Lots of love xx · Join the Patreon Fam! · https://www.patreon.com/semiskimmedmin · Let's Connect!

Vlog - Frannerd In Tokyo

I've wanted to go to Japan for years so am enjoying living vicariously through Frannerd who posted a vlog this week from her trip to Tokyo. It's definitely on the bucket list : )

On this video: I'M IN TOKYO, so join me in this lovely and magical madness whilst drawing my new Japan Travel Journal. Visiting parks, shrines and lots of stationary shops! SAVE THE DATE for my new planner range OCTOBER 16th!

Do What You Can't

Fabulous illustrator Holly Exley posted a link to this video on Twitter this week. I've watched it several times already and it really speaks to the ambitious, excited, passionate creative in me. Really inspiring in a way I can't quite put into words.

MAX JOSEPH'S, MY COLLABORATOR AND GENIUS BEHIND THIS VIDEO, CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/maxjosephdirector MUSIC; 'Carte Postale' by Sløve from the album 'Le Danse': Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2ljFPMF / Apple Music https://itun.es/fr/PdFYB Courtesy of Pschent Music: Spotify http://spoti.fi/2kXgMD9 / Youtube http://www.youtube.com/PschentOfficial Huge thank you to all the creators to contributed to this video; Devinsupertramp -

YouTube - 73 Questions with Sarah Jessica Parker

A friend of mine introduced me to the 73 Questions series by Vogue by posting this video of Sarah Jessica Parker's episode. It's a cute format and there are hundreds of episodes to watch but one of the main reasons I like this one is because of the house. Look at THE HOUSE! It's so lovely.

Sarah Jessica Parker answers all of our questions (well, 73 of them at least) revealing everything from her distaste for parsley, love of Greece, and bias of globes that glow. And what is kokoreç? Created by Joe Sabia Still haven't subscribed to Vogue on YouTube?