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 practice too, because it can make you feel good.

Photo by Rick Keus

Everything is interesting as soon as you start drawing it

Everything is interesting as soon as you start drawing it

I don't even need to ask if you know that voice. It's a nagging voice inside, which speaks up loudly when you're bout to start drawing. It's your inner critic’s voice and it’ll complain about your drawing skills, it'll make you feel guilty about spending time with your sketchbook while there are so many other important things that need your attention.

You manage to swat the voice away. You're doing this. You draw. As soon as you put your pen on the paper, the voice is back at it: "wait, WHAT will you draw? Your subject should be meaningful. When you're spending time drawing, then at least the drawing should have a grand concept, and while I'm at it: it should be perfect."

Relatable?

Let's prove your inner critic wrong. You see, there is always something to draw. Especially the mundane things - they are part of your life. You don't need some grand concept or subject to enjoy filling a sketchbook page. Everything is interesting as soon as you start drawing it. And you're drawing life, how cool is that?
I have a very deep believe that life is better when you draw it. That's why I gave my book that title.
Besides, everyday subjects, like your house keys for example, tell a lot about you. They are very personal, and so drawing them IS meaningful.


Sketchbook Tour - my August 2023 sketchbook

Sketchbook Tour - my August 2023 sketchbook

Block Out A Bright Color First

Block Out A Bright Color First