That works out well. Me neither! Who actually determines what a real or good drawing is? Nature journaling is not about drawing. It is about noticing and wondering. Recording ensures that you remember the newly acquired wonder and knowledge better. You can decide for yourself whether, how much and in… Read more
Blogs
2025 Bio
Mandy has been diving for over thirty years. She calls it an escape from the busy world and her ‘inside talking’ head. Floating under water gives her a ‘Zen’ feeling. She says about it: “When I put my head under water, I immediately feel happy”. She has often wondered about… Read more
Workshops
2025 Practical workshops snorkeling and drawing
I myself do not give practical workshops for drawing in and under water. Inge Koetzier van Hooff, with whom I took my drawing lessons, does give practical sessions. She is experienced in snorkeling and drawing. In addition, she is a professional artist. Because of this, she can also provide good… Read more
Blogs, Snorkeling
2025 My first water session
In January 2025 I went to Lanzarote to test out some things regarding drawing in and under water. My focus was on snorkeling. I already knew how to draw underwater, while diving. But my intention was to look at a more accessible way than diving. Both in terms of the… Read more
Workshops
2025 Workshops
My workshops and presentations are about underwater nature journaling. From low-threshold snorkeling to diving. There are a few informative sessions planned this year with American nature journalists and/or illustrators. Until the first session has taken place, I will not yet provide detailed information about my process with underwater nature journaling…. Read more