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When In Doubt, Draw Workshop Adobe Japan

30th March 2018 By divyamariekato

When In Doubt, Draw Creative Empowerment Workshop ADOBE Japan

ADOBE regularly holds various events to motivate employees and ADOBE Japan are beginning to kickstart a few such events too.

Special thanks to Yuuki Shimizu, Misa Maraun and Yoko Saito of ADOBE Japan for making this possible. Let’s help the conversation continue!

In 2017, ADOBE Japan co-sponsored Blossom Blast – an art event marking International Women’s Day.  ADOBE wanted to show their support for art projects and female artists and it was during this event that they learned of the creative empowerment workshop that I facilitated there.

For our recent workshop, I focused on a 3 part process that I’ve been working on to distill the main elements of my When In Doubt, Draw programme into a workshop format:

Re-Sparking.  Reflecting. Reconnecting.

You can enjoy a video of the workshop by clicking here or on the picture below and read the official article on the ADOBE corporate blog by clicking here (Japanese only)

Read on for my write up and to find out more about this 3 part process.

Should you or your team need a little re-sparking, get in touch and let us know how we can help:  info@divyamariekato.com

When In Doubt, Draw:  What if, instead of holding us back, our doubts are the very thing we need to know where we need to go next?
When In Doubt, Draw Creative Empowerment Workshop Adobe Japan
1.  Re-Sparking

A common misconception is that creativity is a quality reserved only for artists.  This is a belief I try my best to shatter!

Creativity can be applied to many fields – you can get creative making bread, playing outside or in drafting a business plan.  Creativity can be found everywhere and in everyone.  In short, it’s a resource available to us all, but one that sadly often gets left behind at school.

I’ve always found this a great shame.  Why isn’t this encouraged more as we get older?  However, this is what gives me the most motivation in my work – how can I re-spark this in others?  How can I encourage people back to a state of play and discovery?

In the process of re-sparking, I first encourage people to forget about fixed concepts of creativity, art, artist, good and bad and lay the ground work in creating a safe space for discussion and the free flow of ideas.

Re-Sparking
Re-Sparking
2.  Reflecting

Demands on our attention are increasing rapidly and opportunities for self reflection are decreasing.

In the process of reflecting, I invite participants to come back to themselves through a simple drawing exercise that immediately invites them into a conversation with self and their place in a much bigger picture.

My mama has often taught me that a disconnection with self, and with our place in the world around us, is what leads to much unhappiness – that there’s a direct correlation between disconnection and unhappiness.

Unfortunately, it’s now becoming rare to find time to spend alone and so we have to make the effort to find small spaces of stillness in our days.

Reflecting
Reflecting
3.  Reconnecting

In the process of reconnecting, we came back together as a group and enjoyed a discussion about the art work that inspires us.  Whether a painting, photo, movie poster or album cover, this conversation sparked connection within the group as people learned what their co-workers were drawn to and why.

Although formally this could be called a critique, I often feel this word puts many people off sharing their ideas. Especially when it comes to commenting on art.  People wonder if they know enough or are scared of saying the wrong thing.

It’s vulnerable sharing your opinion and saying how something makes you feel.  Sometimes we don’t even know why we like something!  But this vulnerability is the very thing that sparks innovation and connection.

Connection
Connection
“85% of the men and women we’ve interviewed, 13,000 pieces of data, 85% can recall a time in school that was so shaming, it forever changed how they thought of themselves as learners.

50% of those stories involved art and creativity.

Now today I get asked to go into corporations, organisations and the number one problem is – there’s no innovation, we don’t understand what’s going on.

Without vulnerability, there can be no creativity, there can be no innovation.

Without failure, which is maybe the ultimate experience of vulnerability… there can never be innovation.”
– Dr Brené Brown

Come Together!
Collaboration
Collaboration
Create. Destroy. Celebrate!

In the final part of the workshop, we get together to create a collaborative group mural and, in doing so, not only learn how to work together and merge ideas, but also about the importance of create and destroy in the process of creation.

An inspiring day with the team from ADOBE Japan and what a way to kick off spring!

As the famous blossoms here in Japan begin to give way for fresh growth, I hope this workshop will have sparked a conversation that will continue to grow.

“I walked out of the workshop being reminded what it felt like to feel free and like a child!”

Article On Corporate ADOBE Blog (Japanese Only) Here
Watch The Video Here
Create. Explore. Discover. Adobe Japan
Create. Explore. Discover. Adobe Japan
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Dragon Commission ANA Intercontinental Tokyo

25th February 2018 By divyamariekato

Divya Marie Kato, Dragon Commission ANA Intercontinental Tokyo
Happy Chinese New Year!
Watch A Time Lapse Video:  Divya’s Dragon Painting ANA Intercontinental Tokyo Here
Press/Media/Enquiries Downloadable PDF:  Painting Description (English & Japanese) Here

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A Dragon Through The Seasons

Now open to the public, Karin Restaurant, ANA Intercontinental Tokyo.

Commissioned Art Enquiries

To commission Divya to create a custom piece please contact:  info@divyamariekato.com  (English & Japanese ok)

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Creative Empowerment Workshops With Divya
Creative Empowerment Workshops With Divya
Creative Empowerment Workshops With Divya: Blossom Blast 2017

March 8th brings with it International Women’s Day.

A global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. International Women’s Day (IWD) has occurred for well over a century, with the first​ ​March 8​ ​IWD gathering supported by over a million people in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland.

Prior to this the​ Socialist Party of America, United Kingdom’s Suffragists and Suffragettes, and further groups campaigned for women equality. Today, IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. IWD is not country, group or organisation specific.​ Make IWD your day! – everyday!

Learn More Here

#IWD2018 #PressforProgress

View Divya’s Portfolio Here

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Drawing Classes With Divya At Atelier Kato Yoyogi
Drawing Classes With Divya Marie Kato
Drawing Classes With Divya Marie Kato

When In Doubt, Draw:  Divya’s Original Drawing Empowerment Course

Watch Video Here | Download Course Flyer Here

One Sketchbook + One Pencil = A whole world of possibilities.

info@divyamariekato.com 

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Atelier Kato Opens In Tokyo

22nd January 2018 By divyamariekato

4 Weeks In... Happy January
4 Weeks In… Happy January
Almost a month into 2018 and waking up to snow falling in Tokyo with much to be grateful for.

To all of our friends and students, thank you for all of your encouragement and support over the past six years.

Atelier KATO, Hand Carved Sign, Divya Marie Kato
Atelier KATO. Hand Carving,Divya Marie Kato
We’re thrilled to announce the opening of Atelier KATO, our first atelier in Tokyo, this January 2018 and look forward to welcoming you to the new home and HQ of When In Doubt, Draw.

Location:  Atelier KATO is centrally located in Yoyogi.

Drawing Classes:  Winter Term January 8th – March 31st 2018

Workshops, Events, Commissions & Enquiries:  info@divyamariekato.com

Partner Spotlight Article for FEW (For Empowering Women in Japan)

 

Featured Partner Spotlight

I recently wrote an article for FEW (For Empowering Women in Japan) about how my childhood dream of being an artist led me to Japan, 12 years ago, where I strive to empower people through art, creativity and the simple act of drawing.  Article Here

 

Our second big announcement (and video) has to do with some rather large beasties…
Dragon Commission, Karin Restaurant, ANA Intercontinental
My latest commission for ANA Intercontinental Tokyo opens February 2018 to coincide with Chinese New Year celebrations taking place in their renowned Chinese restaurant, Karin.

The triptych will feature dragons inspired by 2018’s animal – the dog – with a twist that runs into the heart of Karin’s philosophy.

A commission that’s brought me full circle to my early days in Japan, when all I did was dragons!  Wee snippet from my diary below.

My sumi ink stone 'imbued' with spirit of dog...
My sumi ink stone ‘imbued’ with spirit of dog… 

Curious about what goes into creating a piece?

For a sneak peek into process…

here’s a video we made to take you behind the scenes.

To follow the story as it unfolds, keep in touch via DMK Instagram:

Divya’s Drawings & Follow The Commission Here

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Lessons For Year Of The Dog

Our theme for 2018?  Eat, sleep, play, repeat.

It really is so simple, incredibly hard to do in a fast paced, attention grabbing world, but the most important thing I learned from my new, four-legged friends, Doris and Lucy.

Life, working as well as personal, is made all the better by paying close attention to these three, simple things.

Thank you Doris and Lucy, for the lessons, the cuddles, helping me out with lots and lots of modelling and for reminding us that all we have is now, now, NOW!

Speaking of slowing down, this radio show really cheered me up!  The Power Of Sloth

Ideas For Challenges In The New Year?
Atelier Warming: Thanks To The First Students Of 2018!
Atelier Warming: First Students Of 2018!
A special shout out and thank you to Mori-san – my accountant angel and a big part of our team! – for featuring me in your recent newsletter.

Mori-san is a lifelong learner and is always taking up new challenges – marathons and all!

Mori-san:

“I have three challenges in 2018.  One of them is attending a drawing course named When In Doubt, Draw… Honestly speaking, drawing a picture has always been kept far aside in my life since graduation from junior high school.  However, now I have decided to join the course, being impressed by her deep insights into life and art.  I believe it should be a big opportunity for me to find something new…

Once I complete the course, I would like to share what I find in it.”

Friends in Tokyo, if you’re looking for an accountant, look no further!  MORI Tax Consulting

Atelier KATO looks forward to welcoming you Mori-san!

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Know someone who still dreams of drawing or painting?

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Draw when you were younger, but left it behind?

Always wanted to draw, but feel you’re not good enough?

Learn more about my drawing classes here

Classes open to all ages and abilities.

Or have a listen to my interview on the Guy Perryman Show here – friends in Tokyo, Guy’s show is the way to wake up!

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When In Doubt, Draw. Divya’s Unique 5 Part Drawing Package.

All the tools, techniques and team you need to be able to draw on your own and in your own style.

Watch Video Here | Download Course Flyer Here

One Sketchbook + One Pencil = A whole world of possibilities.

info@divyamariekato.com 

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 Diary Excerpt From Commission Research Trip To Ibaraki:

Our taxi pulls up. We turn to each other and smile.

The door opens and excited words rush to mingle with each other as we get in.

It’s the very same driver who rescued us from the rain when we arrived.

The air is warmed by the gentle unwrapping of memories and the light of the orange, afternoon sun.

Our golden thank you hangs in the air long after the door closes and the taxi pulls away.

The train doors close and, as our eyes lose the stretch of platform, we follow our thoughts as they play hide and seek between trees and run across fields and sky.

Recollections rolled into sunset’s soft blanket.

We make our way back to the city.

Our hands find each other and we melt into sleep.

Sleep marinated in the richness of adventure.

This two day trip, filled with more gifts than we could fit into our backpacks, spills into our dreams.

For this weekend, we ran with dragons.

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Bridge Street Market 2017: Live Art, Gift Ideas & More!

23rd November 2017 By divyamariekato

Otsukaresamadeshita November!  This year, we were honoured to have our own family art and craft stall at Guy Perryman’s annual Bridge Street Market!

Highlights included working with my family, the food (pies, glorious pies!), drinks, live music, meeting the incredible small business owners of Tokyo, listening to the British Embassy Taiko Team and creating a live art piece with Japanese tape artist, Takaomi Inai!

We ran with Guy Perryman’s concept for the market:  bridging Tokyo and London and Japan with the world.

1 Japanese Artist + 1 British Artist = 1 Funky Collaboration!

View the inspiring line up of artisans at this year’s Bridge Street Market here on Guy’s website 

WATCH OUR LIVE ART VIDEO AT BRIDGE STREET MARKET 2017 HERE

Live Art For Bridge Street Market 2017: Tape Artist Takaomi Inai & Artist Divya Marie Kato

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GIFT IDEAS!

Know someone who still dreams of drawing or painting?

Someone who’d prefer an experience or learning a new skill?

Treat them to a course that’ll kick start 2018 by helping them get their art work in the world!

And, learn more about my drawing classes…

…by listening to my recent interview on the all new Guy Perryman Show!  

On every weekday morning from 7am – the best way to wake up!

My Interview On The Guy Perryman Show!
LEARN MORE ABOUT MY DRAWING CLASSES:   LISTEN TO MY INTERVIEW ON THE GUY PERRYMAN SHOW HERE   (starts about 5 seconds in!)

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When In Doubt, Draw. Divya’s Unique 5 Part Drawing Package.

All the tools, techniques and team you need to be able to draw on your own and in your own style.

Watch Video Here | Download Course Flyer Here

One Sketchbook + One Pencil = A whole world of possibilities.

Email: info@divyamariekato.com and tell us who it’s for.

We’ll make sure it gets to Santa on time 😉

WATCH VIDEO HERE
Drawing Course Gift Package

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OUR BEASTLY, NEW COMMISSION: Follow The Story
Our Beastly, New Commission: Follow The Story
Our Beastly, New Commission: Follow The Story
WATCH THE COMMISSION UNFOLD: DRAWINGS HERE
Drawing’s still extremely important in museums –

in order to learn from closer connection and observation.  I’ve been disappointed that some galleries and museums are not allowing sketching – fellow drawer, Adrian Hogan, was recently told to stop drawing outside a well known, Tokyo gallery, I was told to stop for using an ink pen (to draw something incased in glass) and also for using a pencil (and offered an ETCHER SKETCHER…)  – will keep chipping away at this!

#powertothepeople #visualliteracy #whatgalleriesarefor #carryonsketchinginmuseums

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OKAASAN’S AMAZING WREATHS!

I’ve got the best mother-in-law ever!

Fancy sprucing up your home this festive season?

Or learning how to arrange something yourself?

To learn more about Okaasan’s classes or to order (takes 2/3 days) email me at:  info@divyamariekato.com

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When In Doubt, Draw: Bringing Art Home
When In Doubt, Draw: Bringing Art Home
Always wanted to draw, but think you’re not good enough?

Draw when you were a kid, but left it behind?

Heard all these great things about creativity…

But don’t know where to start or it’s been a while?

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Email For Availability & To Book For 2018:  info@divyamariekato.com

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The Big Draw Japan 2017: We Did It!

9th October 2017 By divyamariekato

The Big Draw Japan 2017
The Big Draw Japan 2017: We Did It!

A big thank you to all the trailblazers who braved the typhoon and joined us for the very first Big Draw in Japan!

We celebrated the world’s largest drawing festival at the beautiful Toriizaka Art Gallery this October.  Where will we be in 2018?  Stay tuned to find out!

Details & Enquiries:  info@divyamariekato.com

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“I have drawn things since I was six. All that I made before the age of sixty-five is not worth counting. At seventy-three I began to understand the true construction of animals, plants, trees, birds, fishes, and insects. At ninety I will enter into the secret of things. At a hundred and ten, everything–every dot, every dash–will live.”  ― Hokusai Katsushika

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The Big Draw is the world’s biggest drawing festival and this year…

we’re bringing it to Japan!

Two of Tokyo’s female entrepreneurs, Divya Marie Kato of When In Doubt, Draw and Karen Thomas of Toriizaka Art are coming together to host The Big Draw Japan 2017 as part of the International Animated Big Draw Festival this October, called Living Lines.

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The Big Draw Festival

The Big Draw Festival takes place for 31 days from 1-31 October 2017.  Since 2000, the annual, international celebration of drawing, which brings people together under the banner drawing is a universal language, regularly takes place in over 25 countries, involves over 1000 events and has encouraged over 4 million people back to the drawing board.

It has notched up two world records – for the longest drawing in the world (one kilometre) and the greatest number of people drawing simultaneously (over 7,000).

Arts education charity, The Big Draw, believes that everyone can draw. They promote drawing as a universal language that has the power to change lives and unite people of any age, background, race, or religion from around the globe. Anyone can register or attend an event as part of the festival.

The first Big Draw Festival in 2000 attracted 180 partner organisations. Since then, the number has risen to over 1,000, with over 400,000 people participating each year. What began as a one day celebration of drawing in October 2000 in the UK, is now an annual month long festival of drawing across the world.

Patrons include Quentin Blake, Andrew Marr, Bob & Roberta Smith RA, Lord Foster of Thames Bank, David Hockney OM CH, Sir Roger Penrose OM, Gerald Scarfe CBE, Posy Simmonds MBE and Children’s Laureate, Chris Riddell.

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The Big Draw Japan 2017

Sunday October 22nd 2-4pm 2017

Venue:  Toriizaka Art

Fee:  ¥1000*

Toriizaka Art | Homat Monarch #105 | 2-20-13 Hiroo | Shibuya-ku | Tokyo 150-0012

*exact change please

Schools: Want to get involved or have a drawing event at your school in October?
Contact: info@divyamariekato.com to get Divya to come and facilitate a workshop at your school!

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Kate Mason, Director of The Big Draw:
“As always, The Big Draw Festival is for anyone who loves to draw, as well as those who think they can’t! For 31 days in over 25 countries, Living Lines: An Animated Big Draw Festival will bring together hundreds of thousands of people to learn, experiment and bring ideas to life through drawing and animation.

Whether organising or participating, Living Lines is an opportunity for individuals, organisations and even countries to join a global community in celebration of the universal language of drawing.”

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To find out more about the Big Draw Festival and The Big Draw Japan 2017 visit:

Link to event listing on www.thebigdraw.org

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For further information about The Big Draw Japan 2017 contact organisers:

Divya Marie Kato (English) info@divyamariekato.com
Masahiro Kato (Japanese) info@divyamariekato.com

The Big Draw Japan 2017 will be hosted by artist and founder of When In Doubt, Draw, Divya Marie Kato and founder of Toriizaka Art, Karen Thomas, in Tokyo Sunday October 22nd at Toriizaka Art 2-4pm ¥1000* (*exact change please)

Toriizaka Art | Homat Monarch #105 | 2-20-13 Hiroo | Shibuya-ku | Tokyo 150-0012

For further information about The Big Draw Festival, contact:
Amy Clancy, Press and Communications Manager, The Big Draw
Tel. 0203 758 4118  |  Email: amy@thebigdraw.org  |  Website: www.thebigdraw.org

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Notes To Editors:

The Big Draw Japan 2017
Sunday October 22nd 2-4pm ¥1000 (exact change please) at Toriizaka Art, Hiro-o
Hosted by Divya Marie Kato of When In Doubt, Draw & Karen Thomas of Toriizaka Art

Toriizaka Art | Homat Monarch #105 | 2-20-13 Hiroo | Shibuya-ku | Tokyo 150-0012

Booking: Email info@divyamariekato.com

Link to event listing on The Big Draw Website

Artist and Founder of When In Doubt, Draw, Divya Marie Kato FRSA, brings the world’s biggest drawing festival to Japan! Divya has been sharing drawing through classes and events for over 11 years in Japan and is a passionate advocate for elevating the role of art in education and making it accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Karen Thomas, Founder of Toriizaka Art, our venue for The Big Draw Japan 2017, started her gallery our of her passion to share art with others. Since opening its doors in 2006, Toriizaka Art has welcomed thousands of guests into its modest gallery space in central Tokyo.

The gallery, featuring a diverse selection of exceptional art, primarily from Vietnam, is a stunning testament to how living with art transforms your whole life and is the perfect place for us to gather for The Big Draw Japan 2017! The event is open to anyone who loves to draw, as well as those who think they can’t! It’s an opportunity to join a global community in celebration of the universal language of drawing. Bring nothing but a willingness to create, connect and celebrate!

 

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Always wanted to draw, but think you’re not good enough?

Draw when you were a kid, but left it behind?

Heard all these great things about creativity…

But don’t know where to start or it’s been a while?

Our Dream: Getting The World Drawing

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Drawing Classes, Workshops & Training 2017-2018

**2017 Group Classes Booked. Limited Private Classes:  October-November 2017**

Email For Availability & Booking For 2018:  info@divyamariekato.com

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Our Big Dream

31st July 2017 By divyamariekato

Our Big Dream: To Get The Whole World Drawing

Our Big Dream:  To Get The Whole World Drawing

Students from all ages, background and abilities
Students from all ages, backgrounds and abilities

Why?

“Thank you for reconnecting me to this part of myself.”  – Judy

“Thank you for bringing art and peace into my life!”  – Daria

“Drawing is meditation – I’d like to recommend it as a great way of living.”  – Akiko

“I was curious about how drawing would help me with my doubt..I was scared to draw before, now I understand that every drawing has infinite possibilities!” – Barbara

Drawing: A Way Of Finding Treasure
Drawing: A Way Of Finding Treasure

“My door of happiness opened…it’s more than just drawing. It’s magic! It’s totally worth experiencing this new world.”  – Megumi Hagiuda, Founder, Afrika Rose

“Thank you Divya and Masa! It was a great session and very useful to switch the brain….I certainly had a lot of fun!”  – Cassandra, President ResMed Japan 2017

Releasing Stress, Getting Together & Having Fun!
Releasing Stress, Getting Together & Having Fun!

Art For A Cause

Sometimes problems are so big we feel helpless.

“…exactly what we were seeking…to communicate to protect the area, but to share how local people are feeling…

a beautiful introduction to the issue we care strongly about and were hoping to share with our customers in a positive way.”  – Maho Takahashi, LUSH Japan

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Art: Powerful Medicine

Art: Powerful Medicine

Read Nicci Gerrard’s Article for The Guardian Here

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Sometimes things happen beyond our control.

Volunteering Painting Weekend with the BCCJ & Artist Shuhei Sakimura following the 3/11 earthquake and tsunami
Volunteer Painting Weekend with the BCCJ & Artist Shuhei Sakimura following the 3/11 earthquake and tsunami
Ink Pen Drawings for Tokyo Helps Tohoku Fund Raiser
Ink Pen Drawings for Tokyo Helps Tohoku Fund Raiser

“…our school’s charity fund raiser in which money was raised for two Sendai kindergartens that were devastated by the tsunami…

 through a large scale art mural created in collaboration with our students.” 
Mixed Media Fund Raiser Mural Created In Collaboration With Students
Mixed Media Fund Raiser Mural 

We Can Create

Dokkyo University Empowerment Programme
Dokkyo University Empowerment Programme

Out of nothing.

We can make…

Something that stirs the soul.

Something that inspires.

Something that has the power to move others too.

Pregnancy Art
Pregnancy Art

 

“For many, this was one of the most fulfilling and memorable events at the school all year!” 

Ellen Motohashi, Dokkyo University

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We can celebrate.

“I got to walk around town feeling proud of my colourful lotus belly. It was both a relaxing and a healing experience.”  – Joanna

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We have a way of getting together.  

Of finding a way tforward.  

We can highlight what’s important to us.

We have a way of expressing and reflecting.  We’ve had it for a while.  It’s in our roots.

A way of healing, processing and connecting. To a much bigger picture.

Empowering ourselves and others in the process.

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Sometimes We’re At A Crossroads

Turning Points: Who Are You When Life Changes?
Turning Points: Who Are You When Life Changes?

Decisions…

Directions…

And Change Can Be Scary.

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“Drawing – something I had always wanted to try.

Actually I was convinced I couldn’t draw at all! It was so scary for me in the beginning.

But somehow, step by step, I just started feeling more relaxed about it and drawing became a certain mindset…I am much happier now about how my life is going.” – Ellis

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“Love my drawing class and teacher… I can now remember my positive feeling of drawing like as childhood!” – Hisaka

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“This was such a fun, inspiring, supportive group of women. I’m so happy I went on this journey with them.

Thank you Divya for bringing us all together and helping us see what we’re capable of.”  – Jenny

“Thanks a lot for being you in front of me…who was in search of myself at that time.”  – Nirmin

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Discovery Through Process

“My rose sketch sits on my desk and it is reminding me of many things, but mostly, “Stop JUST thinking. Take action.”  I think that is what I need to keep telling myself more than anything right now.” – Ruth

Drawing For Joy, Inspiration & Discovery
Drawing For Joy, Inspiration & Discovery

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As Adults, We Often Lose Sight Of Our Creativity.  Why?

Brene Brown at the RSA
Brene Brown at the RSA

Vulnerability = Creativity & Innovation

“85% of the men and women we’ve interviewed, 13,000 pieces of data, 85% can recall a time in school that was so shaming, it forever changed how they thought of themselves as learners.

50% of those stories involved art and creativity.

Now today I get asked to go into corporations, organisations and the number one problem is – there’s no innovation, we don’t understand what’s going on.

Without vulnerability, there can be no creativity, there can be no innovation.

Without failure, which is maybe the ultimate experience of vulnerability… there can never be innovation.”

– Dr Brené Brown, best-selling author, speaker and research professor, University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work  speaking at the RSA Watch It Here

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Always wanted to draw, but think you’re not good enough?

Draw when you were a kid, but left it behind?

Heard all these great things about creativity…

But don’t know where to start or it’s been a while?

Our Dream: Getting The World Drawing

Our Dream: Getting The World Drawing.  
Why?  
Drawing Transforms Lives.

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Drawing Classes, Workshops & Training 2017-2018
**2017 Registration Closing**

 Applications for September-November 2017

Classes. Workshops. Training. Register For Availability:  info@divyamariekato.com

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What’s Changed?

“Seeing things I’ve seen before – in a totally different way.”

“Making marks, focusing on the moment…the connection between humans and nature.”

“Meeting new friends! New styles, differences and opportunities!”

“I used to draw a little before – but now my mind set has changed.  I see things differently.”

“More delight, confidence, recognition and sharing.”

“Accepting the world as it is.  Trying to have a different point of view when I have difficulties.”

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