Hi there, I’m Koosje!

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 habit too, because it can make you feel good.

Photo by Rick Keus

Come draw with me in Amsterdam!

Come draw with me in Amsterdam!

Book signing and sketch crawl!

Sunday 10 September, from 1PM and 2 PM, I will be drawing together with anyone who wants to join, so bring your sketchbook and pen for an urban sketch.
Between 2PM and 4PM, I will sign your copy of Life is better when you draw (it)!

Address: ABC Amsterdam, Spui 12 1012XA
We’ll draw outside. If it rains, I’ll come up with a Plan B.

I hope to see you then!

About my book:
The moments of our lives are precious, but they pass so quickly. Drawing these moments—from special trips to our daily coffee—is a way to not only slow down time, but to celebrate it. Capturing in a sketchbook what we see in front of us turns the everyday into the extraordinary. And you don’t need to be born with talent to make art! Artist Koosje Koene has shown thousands of people all over the world the simple, immensely satisfying techniques that can get anyone started on a lifetime of fulfilling fun making art. You don’t need to have an art school degree, fancy art supplies, or special skills; all you need are a few moments, and the pen and paper that will show you how special these moments can be. Part art meditation, part celebration of life, Life Is Better When You Draw It is for anyone who wants to be truly present, and joyful, in their lives.

August Mini-Workshop! Will you join?

August Mini-Workshop! Will you join?

 Drawing with Organic Materials: Sticks, Twigs, and Ink

Drawing with Organic Materials: Sticks, Twigs, and Ink