What is a zibaldone? Lately, I’ve been focussing on the history and use of the zibaldone or commonplace book.A zibaldone is an Italian vernacular commonplace book. The word means a heap of things … [Read more...] about On keeping a zibaldone
Each man under his own vine and fig tree
Micah 4:4 The age-old fig tree We installed our barbecue and table in the shade of the old fig tree on our courtyard. It was fresh and pleasant under his leaves in times of intense heat … [Read more...] about Each man under his own vine and fig tree
Inheritance from a younger self
First impressions of an artists’ work are based on visual aspects. Investigating it further you go deeper into her or his world. And if there is one, the reward is that you learn more about yourself. … [Read more...] about Inheritance from a younger self
Ode to Lizzie Napoli
Créatrice of Carnets de Voyages avant la lettre. Lizzie Napoli should not be missing in my series about following in the footsteps of famous carnettistes. Napoli was born in Paris (°1924), … [Read more...] about Ode to Lizzie Napoli
Roadsigns as a peoples heritage
It has been a long time since I wanted to write a piece about the mythical borne d'angle of Michelin. You can still find them here and there along French roads. At first, I thought it was a simple … [Read more...] about Roadsigns as a peoples heritage
Le guide avancé du Sketchnote
In the above video you can flip through the second book by designer Mike Rohde on sketchnoting. It just came out in a French translation and dropped in my mailbox. Very proud to have been invited to … [Read more...] about Le guide avancé du Sketchnote
