When I am not busy with research, I write about the things I care about: life-long learning, creativity, and writing habits.

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Drawing Japan: Chureito Pagoda

Maja Miłkowska 1/12/24 Maja Miłkowska 1/12/24

Drawing Japan: Chureito Pagoda

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Imitating Keith Haring for Day Without Art

Maja Miłkowska 11/30/23 Maja Miłkowska 11/30/23

Imitating Keith Haring for Day Without Art

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Lian Cho on how to learn to draw anything

Maja Miłkowska 4/20/23 Maja Miłkowska 4/20/23

Lian Cho on how to learn to draw anything

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Children’s literature: What’s Cooking in Flowerville?

Maja Miłkowska 4/10/23 Maja Miłkowska 4/10/23

Children’s literature: What’s Cooking in Flowerville?

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Artist shoutout: Louise Lockhart

Maja Miłkowska 3/24/23 Maja Miłkowska 3/24/23

Artist shoutout: Louise Lockhart

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Illustration inspiration: Mari Andrew

Maja Miłkowska 3/1/23 Maja Miłkowska 3/1/23

Illustration inspiration: Mari Andrew

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The world in pictures: Maps by Aleksandra and Daniel Mizielinscy

Maja Miłkowska 2/24/23 Maja Miłkowska 2/24/23

The world in pictures: Maps by Aleksandra and Daniel Mizielinscy

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Drawing Japan: shinto shrine, Yokohama

Maja Miłkowska 1/30/23 Maja Miłkowska 1/30/23

Drawing Japan: shinto shrine, Yokohama

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Drawing Japan: maneki-neko

Maja Miłkowska 1/25/23 Maja Miłkowska 1/25/23

Drawing Japan: maneki-neko

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Drawing Japan: cranes

Maja Miłkowska 1/24/23 Maja Miłkowska 1/24/23

Drawing Japan: cranes

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Drawing Japan: katsu kare (curry with pork cutlet)

Maja Miłkowska 1/20/23 Maja Miłkowska 1/20/23

Drawing Japan: katsu kare (curry with pork cutlet)

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Drawing Japan: vending machines

Maja Miłkowska 1/19/23 Maja Miłkowska 1/19/23

Drawing Japan: vending machines

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Drawing Japan: family emblem

Maja Miłkowska 1/18/23 Maja Miłkowska 1/18/23

Drawing Japan: family emblem

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Drawing Japan: mikan (tangerine) tree

Maja Miłkowska 1/17/23 Maja Miłkowska 1/17/23

Drawing Japan: mikan (tangerine) tree

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Drawing Japan: bathing room

Maja Miłkowska 1/16/23 Maja Miłkowska 1/16/23

Drawing Japan: bathing room

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Drawing Japan: lanterns

Maja Miłkowska 1/13/23 Maja Miłkowska 1/13/23

Drawing Japan: lanterns

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Drawing Japan: gingko leaves

Maja Miłkowska 1/12/23 Maja Miłkowska 1/12/23

Drawing Japan: gingko leaves

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Drawing Japan: ichigo (strawberry) picking

Maja Miłkowska 1/11/23 Maja Miłkowska 1/11/23

Drawing Japan: ichigo (strawberry) picking

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Drawing Japan: Yokohama air cabin

Maja Miłkowska 1/10/23 Maja Miłkowska 1/10/23

Drawing Japan: Yokohama air cabin

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Drawing Japan: butaman (steamed pork buns)

Maja Miłkowska 1/9/23 Maja Miłkowska 1/9/23

Drawing Japan: butaman (steamed pork buns)

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