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
It's our inner critics who encourage our inner artists to focus on the outcome, rather than the process of getting where we want to go.
You might catch yourself every so often thinking about your art, rather than actually spending time in your sketchbook. Maybe you are worried about the outcome. Instead of focusing on the end result, learn to focus on how you want to feel along the way.
A visual storytelling project inspired by an 8-week course with Rita Sabler. I sketched the central train station in Amersfoort, found my story at the kiosk, and navigated the creative process in real time. Proof that creativity is not linear and drawing on location leads to unexpected places!
Location sketching, in a café: ochre watercolor shapes, loose fountain-pen lines, and soft black pencil textures. The page gets overworked and the inner critic shows up, but the focus stays on mindfulness, play, and connection as strangers notice the sketch.
Five easy tips to grow your sketchbook practice: limit your palette, always carry your sketchbook, and stack drawing with daily habits. Plus a free Sketchbook Revival challenge in April, a great book for inspiration, and two open spots in upcoming workshop retreats in Germany and Italy. Sketch more, stress less!
Another sketchbook filled! In this Draw Tip Tuesday sketchbook tour I flip through memories big and small: cafe sketches, a trip to Belgium with my dad, Zoom sessions with friends, and homework from Rita Sabler's visual storytelling course. Plus material play with soluble crayons, coffee stains, and more.
Join a live online drawing workshop on Zoom! On May 7, we'll spend 90 minutes sketching, creating, and inspiring each other. I'll guide you with a fun theme and assignment, ending with an optional show & tell. No special supplies needed. Can't join live? The recording's got you covered!
You can turn a simple lunch break into a quick, creative art session. I draw my sandwich before taking a bite, and then keep eating and sketching. Making one quick drawing of the sandwich with every bite.
Doing a drawing like this is a perfect example how to stack habits: combining drawing with everyday moments. That makes it easier to keep a regular sketching practice. See this as a low-pressure way to practice observation, line variation, and composition while you enjoy your food!
Paris Sketchbook is a week-long workshop where you'll fill an entire sketchbook while exploring one of the world's most beautiful cities. You'll learn from three teachers, combining words and images to capture your experience in your own unique style. It's fun, it's deep, and Paris in autumn is just the best!
If you’re ready for something to get you’re creativity going, you’ll love the Sketchbook Revival Challenge!
11 Days filled with 30+ hands-on creativity sessions. This can shift your energy and will get your creativity flowing in new directions.
You’ll be guided by a wonderful group of more than 30 practicing artists, sharing some of their favorite ways to explore their creativity in a sketchbook.
Do you ever catch yourself thinking: there’s noting to draw? Or maybe you have convinced yourself that you’re bad at drawing a certain subject - and then avoid it? These tips will be helpful!
A five minute sketch can be a fantastic creative kickstart. Just a few minutes of drawing can set the tone for your whole day.
By keeping your pen on the paper the whole time, you train your eye to notice angles, relationships, and depth.
You’re no longer relying on traditional perspective rules or drawing what you think you know. Instead, you trust your eyes and draw what you truly see.
I love how a continuous line creates movement and energy. It makes the pages feel more organic and alive.
Let's visit a Parisian street corner using Google Street View.
Today I tackle drawing buildings, people passing by, mixing grey tones, and using some bright color accents. I'll also give you an assignment for a virtual urban sketch in your own sketchbook.
Feeling stressed or restless? Sketching can calm your mind and bring you into the moment. Your sketchbook isn’t just for making art. It's a powerful tool for relaxation and mindfulness. Learn how drawing can help you unwind, even when you think you feel too tired. Give it a try now and thank yourself after.
If you’re curious about trying a different sketchbook format, or experimenting with limited tools, you'll enjoy this sketchbook tour. And I hope you'll try something new too!
Let's flip through the pages I filled: urban sketches of a snowy city, experiments with negative space and foreshortening. Quick café drawings, experiments with water‑soluble ink, brush pen and watercolors. Plus the wonderfully messy process behind some favorite spreads.
There's another live online Mini-Workshop coming up on Tuesday March 10.
We'll gather on Zoom for a 90-minute session of drawing and creativity. I’ll guide you with instructions and an assignment, and by the end, we’ll have a "show & tell" where you can share your work, ask questions, and get inspired by others. Sharing is optional; feel free to keep your drawings to yourself if you prefer!
Set aside this time just for you:
This is your chance to unwind and focus on your art. No special supplies are needed. Just bring your favorite tools and a sketchbook.
If you ever feel stuck and you don't know what to draw, just know that it happens to all of us.
In today's video I show a simple, playful way to get moving again using something you already have with you every day.
A gentle reminder to let go of perfection in your sketchbook. Drawing is about exploration, play, and personal expression, not about “getting it right”. You’re not a camera. Every drawing counts. By loosening your grip and reconnecting with what you want from drawing, your sketchbook can become a place that truly supports you. Come back to your WHY, and you’ll get clarity and inspiration.
Let me show you a loose, playful way to create an expressive sketchbook page, using watersoluble crayons. Different tools change the mood of a drawing completely. Express yourself!
Learn how to create an expressive sketch using just a pen, water, and a few simple choices. In this video I draw a coffee pot and glass with watersoluble ink, showing how line, negative space, shadows, and loose ink washes add depth and atmosphere in a short, relaxed drawing session.
