By: Koosje Koene,
on 6/4/2016
Traveling is so great. And when you bring a sketchbook, each commute, flight or drive becomes so entertaining!
I don’t mind getting stuck in a traffic jam anymore, because it allows me to draw even more! When I’m not driving myself that is. Obviously.
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By: Koosje Koene,
on 2/22/2016
Welcome to Draw Tip Tuesday!
Today we’ll do an exercise, using color pencils to add depth to a circle and transform it into a sphere.
This exercise is a simplified example of what I teach in my upcoming online drawing course ‘Just Draw It!’
In this 6-week course, you get to learn a lot more about shading, using color pencils, and many other drawing techniques – and you will get my personal feedback on the drawings you make!
It starts March 7, so don’t miss out – seats are limited!
Click here to sign up for $99 today
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By: Koosje Koene,
on 2/21/2016
Everyone is creative. Whether you realize it or not, each day you are being creative as you make choices. To name just a few: what wil you eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner? What will you wear today? How will you articulate the words in that email you’re sending out?
Still, you may feel your creativity can use a bit of a boost. Because you want to get into the habit of creating, but sometimes you get sloppy and before you know it, there are so many other things that need your attention, and you feel there is no more space for your creative habit.
Here are three tips:
1. Empty Your Mind
Quick blind contour drawings to empty my mind and focus on what I see only
There are so many things going on and so many thoughts racing through your head! They pile up throughout the day. You can make it stop by taking a little bit of time to workout, or meditate for example.
For me, drawing (even if it’s just a few minutes) is a great way to empty my mind: it feels like meditation, and it is a workout for my drawing muscles!
Do it every day – not just occasionally. You will benefit from this. Clearing your head will make you more creative during the day, and you will be able to focus a lot better.
2. Look At What You Have Created
Feeling uninspired? Well, take a look at your sketchbook pages, art journal pages, drawings and/or paintings. You may get some ideas AND you will see how much progress you made throughout time.
It’ll definitely make you feel like picking up a pen and put something down on paper to keep developing your skills.
3. Keep Learning
We’re never done learning. This is true in life, but also when you’re an artist.
So, read books about creativity, find how-to videos on YouTube, attend a life drawing class, or learn online and sign up for an online drawing class.
I will shamelessly plug my own drawing class ‘Just Draw It’ here, because it starts March 7 and you don’t want to miss it.
“Just Draw It” is a small-group online art class.
During this 6-Week course, every week you and your classmates will learn a new technique through examples and instruction, step-by-step video-tutorials and photo-tutorials, assignments, and my personal feedback on the drawings you make in class.
It’s $99 and you will definitely catch the drawing bug!
Click here to find out more and to sign up!
If you follow the three steps above every day, you will give yourself a fantastic gift: your daily creative habit!
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By: Koosje Koene,
on 8/3/2015
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By: Koosje Koene,
on 4/28/2015
Welcome to Draw Tip Tuesday!
By: Koosje Koene,
on 4/25/2015
By: Koosje Koene,
on 4/20/2015
Welcome to Draw Tip Tuesday!
Do you ever feel like drawing.... and then you don't know what you actually should draw?
Look down! There you will find two very patient models - they're always there: your feet!
By: Koosje Koene,
on 1/14/2015
By: Koosje Koene,
on 11/9/2014
