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

Sketchbook Tour

Sketchbook Tour

Welcome to Draw Tip Tuesday!

Today I'd like to show you a sketchbook I filled in November and December last year. It's filled to the brim with daily stuff, adventures, mundane and exciting... and all of it is part of my illustrated story.
I have become a happier person since I started keeping a sketchbook habit, years ago. Drawing brings me joy, I look forward to 'my' moment to draw, it's a form of meditation, and it brings me in the current moment. Sometimes my mind races at the beginning of a drawing, and after even just five or ten minutes, I am calm and in that beautiful creative flow. I have written a book all about this, and about how you can implement this joyful creativity in your daily life as well. 

One of the goals for the look and feel of my upcoming book "life is better than you draw it", is that it feels like you're leafing through my sketchbook, like we just did. The difference is, it's a great read as well, and I can guarantee you that it's a reminder of how your sketchbook can be you best friend. I am well on my way to self-publish the book. If you like me to keep you updated about the progress and when it'll be ready for you to buy, follow this link to sign up and I'll email you when I have news: https://www.koosjekoene.com/book 

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Materials shown in this video:
Hahnemühle Nostalgie A5 Sketchbook
Mentioned in this video:
-Sketchbook Skool's Spark membership: https://sketchbookskool.com/spark/
-They Draw: https://www.they-draw.com/

How about a quick update about my book progress?

How about a quick update about my book progress?

Do something small to do something big

Do something small to do something big