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 - Adventures in France

Sketchbook Tour - Adventures in France

Welcome to Draw Tip Tuesday!!


I've spent some time in France to teach classes, and of course to draw a lot. So today, I am flipping through the pages of my sketchbooks.

I also have a fun assignment for you in this video!

Sketchbooks shown in this video:

-Hahnemühle Nostalgie A4
-Hahnemühle Nostalgie A5
-Hahnemühle Watercolor book A5, landscape

Mentioned resources:

The Blue Walk art trips: https://www.thebluewalk.com/travel-sketchbook-workshop-italy/

Cynthia Morris - https://www.originalimpulse.com/about/

Marcus MacAllistar - https://www.marcusmcallister.com/archive

Marty Gregg - https://arthousedenver.com/team/marty-gregg/

Lisa Sonora - https://lisasonora.com/

Swasky - https://swasky.es/

Sabine Wisman - https://www.sabinewisman.com/

Mini-workshops: https://www.koosjekoene.com/workshops

Sketchbook Skool Spark sessions: https://sketchbookskool.com/spark/


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My book "life is better when you draw it" is now available for you to purchase online. It's an illustrated book for people who love drawing and need inspiration. It's about how drawing can make you happy and mindful. In the book, I share ways to embrace the daily sketchbook habit, tips, and lots of drawings from my sketchbooks. If you want a copy - and I know you do - go here: https://www.koosjekoene.com/book

Will you join me in the November Mini-Workshop?

Will you join me in the November Mini-Workshop?

Thankful For My Sketchbook

Thankful For My Sketchbook