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Diane Bleck is an innovation strategist, graphic recorder and facilitator, and the founder of the Doodle Institute. In this discussion we walk about her work in the visual thinking world as the Doodle Girl!

Learn about the work Diane is doing, her tools and how we both think there is a ton of opportunity for everyone in the community. Listen in!

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SHOW NOTES

• Diane on Twitter - https://twitter.com/dianebleck
• Diane on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dianebleck
• Diane on on Periscope: https://www.periscope.tv/dianebleck
• Doodle Institute - http://DoodleInstitute.com
• Blog Posts - https://doodleinstitute.mykajabi.com/blog
• Muddy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbschlegel/
• Sketches II - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tayasui-sketches-ii-draw-paint/id641900855?mt=8
• AmazeoGraph - http://amaziograph.com
• Neuland Markers - http://us.neuland.com
• Gouache paint - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gouache
• CamScanner - https://www.camscanner.com/user/download

DIANE’S 3 TIPS

1. Doodle and doodle something every day for creative ideas.
2. This isn’t about art, it’s about ideas. Unicorns eat Gremlins!
3. Draw with a child for a magical experience.

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