This Book Could Change Your Life

Welcome to Draw Tip Tuesday!

In this video, I'll flip through the pages of my book "Life Is Better When You Draw It".  
It took me about 2 years to write, design and self-publish the book.
And it sounds easy, but there's a LOT to figure out as an illustrator who temporarily takes on the role of an writer and self-publishing author.  
Especially when you never self-published a book before. 

So today I will be sharing the challenges, obstacles, highs and lows of the book making process.   
I have shared this video before, but since last week's Draw Tip Tuesday was such a big one, I'd like to feature this one from the archives. And it's about my book, which I am so proud of!

The book is in English and was designed for print, not as an ebook or for kindle, and is available as print-on-demand here: https://www.koosjekoene.com/book 

"Life Is Better When You Draw It" is an illustrated book for people who love drawing, but need inspiration to do so. It is also a tribute to drawing, and a glimpse into the world through the eyes of an artist. It is about how drawing can make you happy and mindful. As your paper soaks up the ink, you clear your head and forget about time and your to-do list.   

Like in my videos, I don't provide art instruction in my book, because what you need even more when you want to draw is motivation, permission, and encouragement. No matter the outcome, the process of drawing makes you happy, and that’s what it’s all about.  

My familiar mantra is: everything is interesting when you draw it. My book aims to inspire the reader to see the beauty in everyday things, and to capture it in line, shape and color.
Part art meditation, part celebration of life, Life Is Better When You Draw It is for anyone who wants to be truly present, and joyful, in their lives. 

 "Life is better when you Draw (it)" is a very uplifting book with such a colourful layout and copies of Koosje’s wonderful sketches. Very easy to read and holds one’s attention. Since I started drawing a couple of years ago, I have bought and read quite a few books and this is a great addition to my collection."
-Val  

 "Really inspiring and beautifully produced with some of Koosje’s great illustrations!"
-Rachel  

 "Thanks for putting the fun into drawing for me!"
-Christina  

If you don't already have the book, then get a copy now - you won't regret it.

https://www.koosjekoene.com/book

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More importantly, you're doing yourself a favor, because I’ll keep you inspired and motivated with extra pieces of encouragement, sharing projects and processes, handing ideas, tips and tricks and much more on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/koosjekoene

Or buy me a coffee, I drink a lot of it, and maybe next time I go out for coffee and a sketch, I’ll film my drawing process again to share with you.

LEARN FROM ME
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