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

Make Your Drawing Pop!

Make Your Drawing Pop!

Welcome to Draw Tip Tuesday!

Today, let me take you on a relaxing drawing session in the park, inspired by the serenity of dark water with water lilies floating on it. In this video, I walk you through my creative process—from choosing a simple, minimal toolkit to focusing on contrast and color to make the water lily petals stand out. I'll explore the shapes, textures, and colors that capture my attention, and I'll show you how to be bold and use contrast to add depth and interest to your artwork.

This drawing session was like a meditation, and I am glad I filmed it. Hopefully it brings some calm and joy to your day.

Materials used:

  • Seawhite of Brighton Travel Journal, size A5

  • Pentel Pocket Brushpen with the waterproof ink that comes with it

  • Watercolors (Daniel Smith): Green Gold, Sap Green, Permanent Red Deep

  • Water Brushpen

Your assignment this week:

Take a short walk, find a quiet spot, and draw what inspires you. You could even do this at home, if going outside is not an option.

Remember, it’s not about perfection; it’s about enjoying the process.

Don't forget to check out my book for more inspiration, and consider joining my community on Patreon for exclusive content.

See you next week with more tips!

Same Subject, Many Ways | A sketchbook Challenge - Part 1

Same Subject, Many Ways | A sketchbook Challenge - Part 1

Special Live Online Workshop!

Special Live Online Workshop!