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This Man Quit His Aeronautical Job To Travel The World And Here Is How His Notebooks Look Like
Even today, a lot of people carry around notebooks filled with daily reminders, significant dates, thoughts, and other important information. But there’s an artist who uses notebooks to make amazing art.
Jose Naranja creates breath-taking and well-thought-out notebooks from scratch. They are filled with astonishing hand-drawn illustrations and notes. His notebooks are mesmerizing works of art, made using watercolors, fountain pens, elements of photography, stamps, writing, and drawings.
For many years Jose was an aeronautic engineer, but later he decided to devote his life to art and traveling. His passion for notebook art developed in 2005 when he discovered Moleskine pocket journals. It may be hard to believe, but Jose has never taken any drawing or art classes, but his skills are flawless. He already filled in around 12 notebooks. Not long ago the artist began binding his own notebooks to make them even more personal.
In case you feel like holding one in your hands and flipping through the pages, the artist provides an opportunity to buy his notebooks, so don’t forget to check out his shop. As for now scroll down to admire these fascinating handcrafted notebooks.
(h/t: biobiochile )
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Jose Naranja creates breath-taking and well-thought-out notebooks from scratch
His notebooks are mesmerizing works of art
Jose fills them with astonishing hand-drawn illustrations and notes
They are made using watercolors, fountain pens, elements of photography, stamps, writing, and drawings
For many years Jose was an aeronautic engineer
His passion for notebook art developed in 2005 when he discovered Moleskine pocket journals
It may be hard to believe, but Jose has never taken any drawing or art classes, but his skills are flawless
He already filled around 12 notebooks
If you feel like holding a one of his notebooks in your hands you can buy it in his shop
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Alia G. 7 years ago
These are like the notebooks that show up in movies or stories but never in real life. They’re absolutely fascinating!
Kenny Kulbiski 7 years ago
Right. I can just see Indiana Jones frantically leafing through them for that life saving clue.
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Chyppa Homer 7 years ago
I really admire these people. Just quit your job, and take off like "I'm going on an adventure !" If I quit my job today, in a matter of weeks, I`d have enough money left to go to the park. On foot.
Stille20 7 years ago
Super cool, but I am always like, "You quit your job? How can you afford to travel ?!"
Vi Dupre 7 years ago
Each of his replica notebooks is 300 euro to buy. Even if he sells ten a month, he can travel on a budget indefinitely. And trust me, people buy.
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Bella Smith 7 years ago
WOW NEVER EVER SEEN THESE NEVER EVER BE ABLE TO MAKE THESE I HAVE NEITHER PATIENCE OR TALENT WOW YOU ARE AMAZING THIS IS INCREDIBLE.!!!!!
Lululoohoo 7 years ago
WOW. his skills are amazing, his calligraphy & drawings on point. I would love to check out his notebooks.
Benicio del Pilitch 7 years ago
these are called travel art journals, there's a whole community on the internet, but his are quite exceptionnal !
Prajnadatta Meher 7 years ago
That black & white one with people moving in their vehicles look real though
Deborah Ruth 7 years ago
Fabulous! I've never seen anything like this -- unique and brilliant at the same time. Bravo to a fantastic artist.
Isla Reyne 7 years ago
I'm amazed and envious of such talent. But this article deserves a headline that isn't grammatically abhorrent. Please fix it.
Kerri Russ 7 years ago
Oh my... I only DREAM of journaling with this intensity and talent. The writing, penmanship, drawings, colors... all are superior to anything I could ever hope to do. I am in awe of this. And $350 US doesn't seem like nearly enough for a copy of one of them. I hope he sells out quickly.
John Moreno 7 years ago
These notebooks are beautiful works of art. I love the "Killer Queen" lyrics too-- obviously an artist with good musical taste.
Kevin Camp 7 years ago
Art for the the sake of art ona personal level. The story of his thoughts for others to see and decipher one day, when he is gone.
Roelfy Von Stautenbezinungen 7 years ago
Its "How His Notebooks Look" or "What His Notebooks Look Like"
Kerri Russ 7 years ago
Thank you... that bugged me so much, I nearly didn't clink the link.
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Allen John 7 years ago
I can't make out if this is his talent or his skill, but God/Cosmos Bless him further for that
Lee roberts 7 years ago
I'm jealous of how amazing these are. Wheneven I do this I always end up ripping most of the pages out when I mess up.
Josh Sanabria 7 years ago
If you like traveling or the idea of traveling the world, checkout the World notebooks by GoArchitect. https://worldnotebooks.com
Matthew Stevens 7 years ago
Either, “Here’s how his notebooks look.” Or “Here’s WHAT his notebooks look like.”
nebula1400 7 years ago
Really nice, but the article is in dire need of proofreading and editing, especially for grammatical errors.
Aunt Messy 7 years ago
These remind me of Nick Bantock's work (Griffin and Sabine, etc.). They're lovely.
Miklós Nagy 7 years ago
I'm a simple man. Whenever I see "Quit His/Her Job " in the title, I downvote.
Erin 7 years ago
That isn't simple, it's actually pretty confusing. Why would you do that?
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Chess Wizard 7 years ago
You do realize that most of the artist whose work is featured on here, also have links to places you can purchase said art, right? Or are you just complaining to complain?
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Alia G. 7 years ago
These are like the notebooks that show up in movies or stories but never in real life. They’re absolutely fascinating!
Kenny Kulbiski 7 years ago
Right. I can just see Indiana Jones frantically leafing through them for that life saving clue.
Load More Replies... Chyppa Homer 7 years ago
I really admire these people. Just quit your job, and take off like "I'm going on an adventure !" If I quit my job today, in a matter of weeks, I`d have enough money left to go to the park. On foot.
Stille20 7 years ago
Super cool, but I am always like, "You quit your job? How can you afford to travel ?!"
Vi Dupre 7 years ago
Each of his replica notebooks is 300 euro to buy. Even if he sells ten a month, he can travel on a budget indefinitely. And trust me, people buy.
Load More Replies... Bella Smith 7 years ago
WOW NEVER EVER SEEN THESE NEVER EVER BE ABLE TO MAKE THESE I HAVE NEITHER PATIENCE OR TALENT WOW YOU ARE AMAZING THIS IS INCREDIBLE.!!!!!
Lululoohoo 7 years ago
WOW. his skills are amazing, his calligraphy & drawings on point. I would love to check out his notebooks.
Benicio del Pilitch 7 years ago
these are called travel art journals, there's a whole community on the internet, but his are quite exceptionnal !
Prajnadatta Meher 7 years ago
That black & white one with people moving in their vehicles look real though
Deborah Ruth 7 years ago
Fabulous! I've never seen anything like this -- unique and brilliant at the same time. Bravo to a fantastic artist.
Isla Reyne 7 years ago
I'm amazed and envious of such talent. But this article deserves a headline that isn't grammatically abhorrent. Please fix it.
Kerri Russ 7 years ago
Oh my... I only DREAM of journaling with this intensity and talent. The writing, penmanship, drawings, colors... all are superior to anything I could ever hope to do. I am in awe of this. And $350 US doesn't seem like nearly enough for a copy of one of them. I hope he sells out quickly.
John Moreno 7 years ago
These notebooks are beautiful works of art. I love the "Killer Queen" lyrics too-- obviously an artist with good musical taste.
Kevin Camp 7 years ago
Art for the the sake of art ona personal level. The story of his thoughts for others to see and decipher one day, when he is gone.
Roelfy Von Stautenbezinungen 7 years ago
Its "How His Notebooks Look" or "What His Notebooks Look Like"
Kerri Russ 7 years ago
Thank you... that bugged me so much, I nearly didn't clink the link.
Load More Replies... Allen John 7 years ago
I can't make out if this is his talent or his skill, but God/Cosmos Bless him further for that
Lee roberts 7 years ago
I'm jealous of how amazing these are. Wheneven I do this I always end up ripping most of the pages out when I mess up.
Josh Sanabria 7 years ago
If you like traveling or the idea of traveling the world, checkout the World notebooks by GoArchitect. https://worldnotebooks.com
Matthew Stevens 7 years ago
Either, “Here’s how his notebooks look.” Or “Here’s WHAT his notebooks look like.”
nebula1400 7 years ago
Really nice, but the article is in dire need of proofreading and editing, especially for grammatical errors.
Aunt Messy 7 years ago
These remind me of Nick Bantock's work (Griffin and Sabine, etc.). They're lovely.
Miklós Nagy 7 years ago
I'm a simple man. Whenever I see "Quit His/Her Job " in the title, I downvote.
Erin 7 years ago
That isn't simple, it's actually pretty confusing. Why would you do that?
Load More Replies... Chess Wizard 7 years ago
You do realize that most of the artist whose work is featured on here, also have links to places you can purchase said art, right? Or are you just complaining to complain?
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