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Thursday, May 21, 2015

Life in Amsterdam

I tend to forget how remarkable it can be for tourists, how we Amsterdammers do most of our traveling through the city by bicycle. Just the other day, I talked about this with a friend who lives in Texas. There, even if you wanted to, its just something you dont do. Not just because of the large distances, but also because of crime. Huh, I have to say Im a happy cycling Amsterdammer, even more now.

Although I dont even need to get onto my bike when I have to get groceries. Just around the corner there are many shops with lovely stuff. Like this pomegranate. Makes my mouth water just thinking of it.

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Sunday, March 22, 2015

Selfie in graphite

I realize I posted quite a few grumpy selfies lately. To make up for it, heres one with some more effort and time - I totally enjoyed doing this.

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Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Sketching outside in Amsterdam

Summer is the best time in Amsterdam. When its sunny, theres a wonderful buzz in town and so much to do and to see. You can choose to go to crowded places in the centre, or choose a quiet terrace and sit in the shade, look at the people passing by, the traffic and to listen to the bits of chatter around you. 
So thats what I do. I feel lucky and blessed to live in such a versatile city and to be able to enjoy it so much.


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Monday, March 2, 2015

Draw Tip Tuesday a peek in my purse

Welcome to Draw Tip Tuesday!


I hope you liked my video and this little chat.
Heres a little extra for some more creative tips: a FREE ebook
Download it here
It will get you a crazy discount to JustDrawIt!
which is a 6 week online drawing course, where you and your course mates will learn loads of drawing techniques, make awesome art and gain creative confidence.
Click here to find out more
"Thank you Koosje, JustDrawIt helped me a lot.
I love drawing and what I learned here has helped me improve my drawings!" 

- Manon Visser, participant in the latest run of JustDrawIt

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Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Memories in my art journal

Suddenly, I found myself in a taxi in Paris, talking to the friendly taxi driver as if my French is anything near fluent. At least I understood him, and I was surprised that my sunken-away school-french came floating to the surface while he offered me a carambar candy. That gesture was just so sweet, and the candy reminded me of wonderfully endless summers in France, with my parents and my brother.
In Paris, the weather was fabulous. back in Amsterdam, it rained cats and dogs, hence the combination on this journal page. And well, the cappuccino is self explanatory.

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