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This Man Quit His Aeronautical Job To Travel The World And Here Is How His Notebooks Look Like
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This Man Quit His Aeronautical Job To Travel The World And Here Is How His Notebooks Look Like

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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

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    His notebooks are mesmerizing works of art

    Jose fills them with astonishing hand-drawn illustrations and notes

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    They are made using watercolors, fountain pens, elements of photography, stamps, writing, and drawings

    For many years Jose was an aeronautic engineer

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    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

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    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.
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are like the notebooks that show up in movies or stories but never in real life. They’re absolutely fascinating!

    Kenny Kulbiski
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Right. I can just see Indiana Jones frantically leafing through them for that life saving clue.

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    Chyppa Homer
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Super cool, but I am always like, "You quit your job? How can you afford to travel ?!"

    Vi Dupre
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WOW. his skills are amazing, his calligraphy & drawings on point. I would love to check out his notebooks.

    Benicio del Pilitch
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    these are called travel art journals, there's a whole community on the internet, but his are quite exceptionnal !

    Eddie77
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    José, I like the art of your notebooks ... I congratulate you!

    Prajnadatta Meher
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That black & white one with people moving in their vehicles look real though

    Dawn Dunn
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These aren't rare. It's called art journaling. I have a lot of friends who do it. They're definitely beautiful but not rare at all. They're all over Pinterest

    varwenea
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    285 Euros for a journal. Beautiful but yikes... http://josenaranja.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-orange-manuscript-first-edition-is.html

    varwenea
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are so inspiring. Looks like his time is very well spent.

    urafotze
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh to have time to travel like that and to be that sounded

    ➳ʝѻƴ⋆
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, I wonder how long it took him to be able to get to that level. One can usually only aspire to be so amazing, they're beautiful

    Isla Reyne
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm amazed and envious of such talent. But this article deserves a headline that isn't grammatically abhorrent. Please fix it.

    Kerri Russ
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These notebooks are beautiful works of art. I love the "Killer Queen" lyrics too-- obviously an artist with good musical taste.

    AnnaB
    Community Member
    Premium
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm simply amazed. These are wonderful and I can't believe they're actually real! What an fantastic natural talent. I would love to just curl up on a window seat on a blustery rainy day and just read through these!

    Chloe
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see the great chairman Mao of China printed on the RMB.The artist must have been to shanghai because i see the shanghai tower. As a Chinese, I am so proud that China is developing better and better.Welcome to China.

    Kevin Camp
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

    Allen John
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't make out if this is his talent or his skill, but God/Cosmos Bless him further for that

    Nancy Liu
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope I can get one…and I saw the Shanghai tower in China,which is extremely tall

    Lee roberts
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you like traveling or the idea of traveling the world, checkout the World notebooks by GoArchitect. https://worldnotebooks.com

    Matthew Stevens
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Either, “Here’s how his notebooks look.” Or “Here’s WHAT his notebooks look like.”

    nebula1400
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really nice, but the article is in dire need of proofreading and editing, especially for grammatical errors.

    Tom Johnson
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's official. I'm throwing out my journals, pens and paints.

    Nubmaeme
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They remind me of the journals from the 18th and 19th Centuries.

    noitall man
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He should have these reprinted so people can read and enjoy...

    Aunt Messy
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These remind me of Nick Bantock's work (Griffin and Sabine, etc.). They're lovely.

    Miklós Nagy
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a simple man. Whenever I see "Quit His/Her Job " in the title, I downvote.

    Erin
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That isn't simple, it's actually pretty confusing. Why would you do that?

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    Captain Planet
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    This feels like a shameless ad for the artist or moleskine. Why is it important to name the exact type and brand of notebook he had. And then go as far as to say. Here you can buy it. How conviniently. aka USE MY link so I get exposure and money from you buying it. You can draw using ANY notebook bought almost ANYWHERE.

    Chess Wizard
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are like the notebooks that show up in movies or stories but never in real life. They’re absolutely fascinating!

    Kenny Kulbiski
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Right. I can just see Indiana Jones frantically leafing through them for that life saving clue.

    Load More Replies...
    Chyppa Homer
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Super cool, but I am always like, "You quit your job? How can you afford to travel ?!"

    Vi Dupre
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WOW. his skills are amazing, his calligraphy & drawings on point. I would love to check out his notebooks.

    Benicio del Pilitch
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    these are called travel art journals, there's a whole community on the internet, but his are quite exceptionnal !

    Eddie77
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    José, I like the art of your notebooks ... I congratulate you!

    Prajnadatta Meher
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That black & white one with people moving in their vehicles look real though

    Dawn Dunn
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These aren't rare. It's called art journaling. I have a lot of friends who do it. They're definitely beautiful but not rare at all. They're all over Pinterest

    varwenea
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    285 Euros for a journal. Beautiful but yikes... http://josenaranja.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-orange-manuscript-first-edition-is.html

    varwenea
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are so inspiring. Looks like his time is very well spent.

    urafotze
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh to have time to travel like that and to be that sounded

    ➳ʝѻƴ⋆
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, I wonder how long it took him to be able to get to that level. One can usually only aspire to be so amazing, they're beautiful

    Isla Reyne
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm amazed and envious of such talent. But this article deserves a headline that isn't grammatically abhorrent. Please fix it.

    Kerri Russ
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These notebooks are beautiful works of art. I love the "Killer Queen" lyrics too-- obviously an artist with good musical taste.

    AnnaB
    Community Member
    Premium
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm simply amazed. These are wonderful and I can't believe they're actually real! What an fantastic natural talent. I would love to just curl up on a window seat on a blustery rainy day and just read through these!

    Chloe
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see the great chairman Mao of China printed on the RMB.The artist must have been to shanghai because i see the shanghai tower. As a Chinese, I am so proud that China is developing better and better.Welcome to China.

    Kevin Camp
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

    Allen John
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't make out if this is his talent or his skill, but God/Cosmos Bless him further for that

    Nancy Liu
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope I can get one…and I saw the Shanghai tower in China,which is extremely tall

    Lee roberts
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you like traveling or the idea of traveling the world, checkout the World notebooks by GoArchitect. https://worldnotebooks.com

    Matthew Stevens
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Either, “Here’s how his notebooks look.” Or “Here’s WHAT his notebooks look like.”

    nebula1400
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really nice, but the article is in dire need of proofreading and editing, especially for grammatical errors.

    Tom Johnson
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's official. I'm throwing out my journals, pens and paints.

    Nubmaeme
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They remind me of the journals from the 18th and 19th Centuries.

    noitall man
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He should have these reprinted so people can read and enjoy...

    Aunt Messy
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These remind me of Nick Bantock's work (Griffin and Sabine, etc.). They're lovely.

    Miklós Nagy
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a simple man. Whenever I see "Quit His/Her Job " in the title, I downvote.

    Erin
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That isn't simple, it's actually pretty confusing. Why would you do that?

    Load More Replies...
    Captain Planet
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    This feels like a shameless ad for the artist or moleskine. Why is it important to name the exact type and brand of notebook he had. And then go as far as to say. Here you can buy it. How conviniently. aka USE MY link so I get exposure and money from you buying it. You can draw using ANY notebook bought almost ANYWHERE.

    Chess Wizard
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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?

    Load More Replies...
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