Yes Mandy. It’s great that you can go to Lanzarote in the winter, but how do you snorkel and draw in the Netherlands when it’s a bit colder? Because I’m a diver, I have equipment for cold water. I wear a wetsuit or drysuit in colder water. I realize that… Read more
Vlogs
2025 Practicing drawing
Why this vlog when I have previously indicated that nature journaling is not about drawing?The reason why I pay attention to drawing here has everything to do with the mobility under water. Not only of the medium water itself, but also of the underwater life. For this it is nice… Read more
Vlogs
2025 Impression Lanzarote
After I had determined that there was little to no attention for underwater nature journaling, I decided to turn the tide. My goal was to let more people discover the underwater world. To do this, it was necessary to make it accessible. First, I had to test whether it was… Read more
Blogs
2025 Welcome to wetnotes
Welcome to my website. Please take some time to browse around.The site is still in the construction phase. From the 11th of April there will be new Flogs, Blogs or Vlogs every 4 days. What are wetnotes?Wetnotes are notebooks with waterproof paper that are used in water sports. It is… Read more
Blogs
2025 Nature Journaling
I have mentioned the term nature journaling several times. But what is it actually? Let me state that a blog of mine is absolutely insufficient to do this activity justice. I will start here and refer to some nature journalists and books at the end of the blog. Nature journaling… Read more
Flogs
2025 What are flogs
Flogs are a series of photos preceded by a little bit of text. This text shows the subject of the photo gallery.It mostly concerns material and drawing examples
Vlogs
2025 What are Vlogs?
For me, Vlogs are a combination of a blog and a video. I share my experiences here and for visual support I show a video at the end of the blog. The first Vlog will be available from April 11, 2025. The first two months I will post a Vlog… Read more
Blogs, Miscellaneous
2025 Obstacle 1: I can’t draw
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
