200 years of ruskin

“If you can paint one leaf, you can paint the World.”

– John Ruskin, 1819-1900

February 2019 will mark the 200th year of Ruskin’s birth.

In the lead up to this bicentenary, I’ve been rediscovering his work with great thanks to RSA JFN and RSA Fellow, Hilary Baker.

In doing so, I’ve met people who’ve devoted incredible time and energy to ensuring Ruskin’s influence lives on in Japan.

This has inspired an idea – distilled for you in a video below. Hope you enjoy and please get in touch if the ideas resonate with you too: info@divyamariekato.com

To follow the 200 Drawings For 200 Years project, or enquire about Ruskin In Practice events and workshops in Japan, click here for details.

Upcoming Events:

Tokyo September 9th 2018 Bringing Drawing To Work: JALT BizCom SIG Conference, Toyo University, Hakusan

Worldwide September 10th 2018 Webinar: Drawing Q & A Call In

Tokyo September 27th 2018 Ruskin Calling: A collaborative event with RSA JFN, STOCK Takanawa

Tokyo October 28th 2018 Big Draw Japan: A bilateral, UK-Japan art event for the world’s biggest drawing festival

Tokyo November 15th 2018 Drawing Changes Lives: Lakeland University, Shinjuku

Till next time, wishing you all very happy and creative summer.

Best wishes,
Divya x

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Summer Sketching

Thank you to all who shared their creative struggles with me.

Last month, I sent out a question:

“When it comes to drawing and creativity, what are your biggest struggles and frustrations?”

Lack of time, inspiration and motivation topped the list and I’m continuing to work through your answers and cheer you on.

Thank you to Metropolis Magazine and Lisa Matsumoto for your recent feature helping me encourage more people to explore their creative side and enjoy drawing.

If you’re ready, if you’ve always wanted to or if you’re thinking about it, you’ll find all you need right here.