pronounced "Kōsha”
I’m an artist and creative entrepreneur living in the Netherlands. I love drawing and I do it every day. On this website, I hope to inspire you to develop a drawing practice too, because it can make you feel good.
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Discover creative sketchbook inspiration! From drawing movie stills and exploring bold color palettes to experimenting with textured paper, this Hahnemühle watercolor sketchbook is filled with daily drawing adventures. Learn tips for urban sketching, overcoming challenges, embracing the process, and finding inspiration anywhere.
Discover how to transform your sketchbook with vibrant color palettes! Inspired by cities like Miami, New York, Amsterdam, and Barcelona, I’ll show you how to mix and document colors to capture unique vibes. Learn how palettes can change the mood of your art and get tips for creating your own. Let’s get creative and make your sketchbook colorful and fun!
Welcome to Draw Tip Tuesday!
Bring your sketches to life with creative color! In today's video, I share tips for choosing cohesive palettes, using bright colors, and adding personality to your drawings. Simplify your color choices, experiment with layering, and let your sketchbook reflect your mood and creativity. Watch now and give your line art a pop of color.
In October, I returned from a magical adventure in Greece, where I taught a 12-day workshop, hosted by The Blue Walk. I brought along not only my A4 sketchbook (which I showed you last week), but also a smaller, A6 Hahnemühle Nostalgie sketchbook. This tiny sketchbook quickly became my go-to companion for on-the-go sketches, and I loved how it worked for capturing spontaneous moments, and I’ll give you a tour in today’s video.
In today's video, we’re revisiting a fun and messy technique: using coffee to kickstart your creativity!
If you’ve ever felt stuck staring at a blank page, wondering what to draw, coffee splatters will be a fun way to get started. You don’t need a plan, and you definitely don’t need to worry about making things perfect; just have fun, play, and experiment!
Today I’m using this playful coffee technique to create bold sketches and explore new ideas in my sketchbook. Let’s dive into how you can do the same.
Let’s flip through the sketchbook I filled in September. It has some pages that are little treasures and others being a bit more "meh". And that’s totally okay!
One thing I love about keeping a sketchbook is how it captures the flow of life and practice, with its mix of experiments, personal moments, and creative challenges. It’s not about making every page perfect; it’s about embracing the process and learning to observe the world around you.
Join me in Greece for a quick 10-minute travel sketch in this week’s *Draw Tip Tuesday* video! I found a peaceful spot in Naxos and captured the scene with a limited watercolor palette and a Derwent Inktense pencil. Discover how to simplify shapes, mix versatile grays, and embrace the wonkiness of loose, playful sketching. Perfect for anyone looking to sketch on the go!
Welcome to Draw Tip Tuesday!
This week, I'm continuing my sketchbook challenge, and I hope you're joining in!
The goal is simple: draw one subject and approach it differently each time.
In today’s video, I’m focusing on my still life subject and experimenting with a limited color palette using watercolors and a pencil.
In this week’s *Draw Tip Tuesday* video, I continue my creative challenge of drawing the same subject using different tools, this time with a dip pen and India ink. Switching tools adds a new perspective to familiar subjects, and using ink brings bold, expressive lines. Watch the video to see how changing materials can inform your drawing process and inspire new creative discoveries.
In today's video, I introduce a fun and approachable challenge designed to help you bring new life to your sketchbook. It’s all about drawing the same subject over and over again. But in a different way each time.
Finding inspiration in the park today! Join me as I sketch these stunning water lilies against the dark, reflective water. The contrast between the bright green petals and the deep water is just mesmerizing! Sometimes, simplicity and contrast can make your artwork truly stand out.
Today on Draw Tip Tuesday: a sketchbook tour filled with sketches from my Edinburgh trip, where I taught a workshop. You'll see pages with creative techniques, from line and color to collage, and get inspired for your own adventures.
Today I am sharing a fun drawing technique inspired by coffee! In this video, learn how to use coffee stains to spark creativity and add depth to your sketches. I’ll demonstrate easy methods for creating art with just a cup or even a sip of coffee. Plus, get details on our upcoming Lisbon workshop, where you can join me and Cynthia Morris for a transformative, creativity-boosting experience. Perfect for artists and coffee lovers alike!
This week, I'm excited to share a special "side sketchbook" I used on my trip to Switzerland. Of course I brought the daily sketchbook I was working in then, but it's a bit heavy.
Since I was traveling and hiking, I needed something light and portable, so I brought along my Hahnemühle Zigzag Book. This accordion-style sketchbook was perfect along with some simple tools - and because it doesn't have a lot of pages, I was able to fill the whole book before coming home again. And the accordion format made it fun and adventurous to work with.
When you draw daily, you'll fill sketchbook after sketchbook with your art. In today’s video, I’m sharing another sketchbook tour with you. I myself love flipping through other people’s sketchbooks. Whether they’re beginners or advanced, I find it super inspiring. I hope my sketchbook tours spark inspiration for you as well. It’s all about doing art every day, wherever you are.
One common and stubborn misconception is that you need hours and a perfectly set-up workspace to create art. This mindset can create a high threshold and might discourage you from starting at all.
In today's video, I’m addressing a frequently asked question: "How long does it take to make a drawing?" Whether my artwork takes hours or just a few minutes, I'll share insights and examples from my drawing archive, as well as the time it took to create each piece.
Welcome to Draw Tip Tuesday!
Today, I'd like to talk about a special drawing ritual I follow whenever I start a new sketchbook: drawing my hands as they draw! This habit not only helps me break the curse of the blank page but also is a fun and challenging practice.
In this video, I'll walk you through my process, from starting by drawing the tip of the pen to capturing the details and proportions of my hands (wobbly and wonky!), even as they move and change positions.
In today's episode, I'm in Paris, fresh from teaching the workshop City Drawing Trip back in June. I had an amazing time and the morning I filmed this, I squeezed in a few sketches before heading home. I will share the process of one of my favorite drawings from this morning.
Are you ready for another sketchbook tour?
I filled this sketchbook in May and a little bit of June, and it went by so fast!
Drawing is a daily part of my life, not just a habit or a ritual. It brings me so much joy, and I hope it can do the same for you. In today's video, I’ll take you through my sketchbook, its pages filled with moments in cafés, figure drawing sessions, and drawings from my travels and workshops.
Lately, I’ve been sharing sketchbook tours, and today I have another one for you!
With workshop season in full swing, I’ve been filling up a lot of sketchbooks. So, let’s dive into my sketchbook from May 2024, all created in beautiful Santa Fe.
