In this episode, I explore how legendary artists like Leonardo da Vinci, J.M.W. Turner, and Frida Kahlo used their sketchbooks as tools for creativity, experimentation, and self-expression. We dive into their methods, inspirations, and what their sketchbooks reveal about their artistic journeys.

Want to see these sketchbooks yourself? Here are links to some incredible resources:

• Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Arundel (British Library): https://www.bl.uk/collection-items/leonardo-da-vincis-codex-arundel
• Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Atlanticus (Biblioteca Ambrosiana): https://www.ambrosiana.it/en/codex-atlanticus/
• J.M.W. Turner's Sketchbooks (Tate Collection): https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/turner-sketchbooks
• Excerpts from Frida Kahlo's Journals (Frida Kahlo Museum): https://www.fridakahlo.org/frida-kahlo-journals.jsp

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