Ana Reinert of The Well Appointed Desk - SE09 / EP02

In this episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast, I have a fun discussion with Ana Reinert, the creator of The Well Appointed Desk.Pen fanatics will know Ana for her deep knowledge of fountain pens and inks and other pens too. Her Well Appointed Desk covers all kinds of other goodies, like pencils, paper, notebooks, and beautiful objects that make office work more joyful and fun.In this discussion, I talk with Ana about the origin of her site, the expansion to other authors who specialize in specific areas and more.SPONSORED BYThis episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by The Sketchnote Lettering Live Workshop Replay. This is the year to upgrade your lettering with my 2 hour video replay, where I teach you my signature lettering style showing you how I create letters, tips and tricks, and my lettering philosophy.Watch as I demonstrate 2-line, 3-line, condensed, extended lettering, script and faux script and handwriting techniques.This session includes a Q&A portion where I answer student questions and downloadable PDF reference and practice sheets so you can follow along.Buy this video replay for only $15 at Vimeo.RUNNING ORDERIntro: Who is Ana?The Well Appointed Desk origin storyThe importance of drawing and sketching in designValue of structure and hierarchy of sketchnotingSomething positive: Ana baking banana peanut butter muffinsDangerous letterpress equipmentToolsTipsOutroLINKSAmazon affiliate links below support the Sketchnote Army Podcast.The Well Appointed DeskThe Well Appointed Desk ShopThe Well Appointed Desk on TwitterThe Well Appointed Desk on InstagramHouse of TurquoisePen AddictPencil RevolutionThe Long Tail ConceptBook: The Long Tail by Chris AndersonVintage Writing Paper PadLudlow MachineLinotype the filmTOOLSAmazon affiliate links below support the Sketchnote Army Podcast.Platinum Carbon Desk Pen Uni-ball Signo UM-151 Gel Pen - 0.38 mm - BlackPrismacolor Col-Erase Blue PencilPrismacolor Col-Erase Red PencilBaron Fig Squire ClickCaran d'Ache 849 Fountain Pen - Purple Fluorescent (Pink) - Extra Fine NibLAMY Studio Fountain Pen - Imperial Blue - Medium NibBest Micro Gel Pen: Choosing the Right OneMidori MD Cotton PaperHobonichi Techo with Tomoe River PaperTomoe River PaperMidori Traveler’s NotebookFauxdori Traveler’s Notebook on Etsy10.5” iPad ProProcreateDaredevil by Frank Miller and Klaus JansonBlade RunnerTIPSStop comparing your work with what others are doingLook outside your space for inspirationIf you get stuck - walk away and do the dishesCREDITSProducer: Alec PulianasTheme music: Jon SchiedermayerSUBSCRIBE ON ITUNESYou can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes.SUPPORT THE PODCASTTo support the creation, production and hosting of the Sketchnote Army Podcast, buy one of Mike Rohde’s bestselling books. Use code ROHDE40 at Peachpit.com for 40% off!