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

My Latest Sketchbook Flipthrough

My Latest Sketchbook Flipthrough

Welcome to Draw Tip Tuesday!

I just uploaded a new video on my YouTube channel: a full tour of a sketchbook I filled in September, capturing a mix of everyday moments, drawings from online sessions, and urban sketches on location.

Treasures and "meh"

It’s always fun to look back through a filled sketchbook, with some pieces turning into 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.

Your assignment this week

If you want a fun assignment: try stepping out of your sketchbook this week. Grab a loose piece of paper or an index card and do a quick drawing. Then, send it to someone you care about.
It’s a great way to practice not being too precious about your work and a lovely way to say hello to someone, with art!

I hope this week's video inspires you to keep filling your own pages and enjoying the process of drawing every day.

Sketchbook shown  in this video:

Clairefontaine 100% cotton, 300gms/140lb, 21x21 cm/8.3x8.3 inches, includes 12 additional preprinted postcards

Artists I mentioned in this video:  Puapualena and Ohn Mar Win.

Come draw with me

If you want to dive deeper into creative inspiration, check out my Patreon page where I share more videos, thoughts, and projects. https://www.patreon.com/koosjekoene

And don’t forget, you can join me online for a Mini-Workshop each month, where we draw together in a fun, interactive session. https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/online-workshops-495309

Or, if you're up for an art adventure, check out my travel workshops in 2024!
Come and join me in Lisbon or Italy for an exciting adventure or art retreat.

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