Sketchbook Tour | Greece Adventures Part 1

Welcome to Draw Tip Tuesday!

I’m back from Greece and excited to share one of the two sketchbooks I filled during my recent 12-day workshop with The Blue Walk there!

This week, I’ll take you through the larger sketchbook that I used for my demos during class, as well as drawings created on my own.
You'll see pages filled with travel sketches, people studies, collages, and some of my favorite scenes from Athens to Amorgos, Naxos and Santorini. The last few pages were filled back home, drawing daily things that caught my eye.

I'll also show you how I approached some of my demonstration drawings, like continuous line, collage techniques and creative color palettes.

I hope this sketchbook tour inspires you to capture your own adventures, big and small, in your sketchbook.

Oh and if you're wondering about the stickers on the cover of this sketchbook: one of them seems out of place! I got the Arizona sticker from someone in the workshop group, so I stuck it on my sketchbook right away.

Your assignment this week is inspired on one of the pages in my sketchbook in which the vibe was well captured.
Create a page with five small frames and capture quick snapshots of your day in each. It’s a great way to build a mini-story of your own in your sketchbook! Whether you’re sketching a coffee break, a sunset, or a busy moment, let your day unfold through drawing.

Let the process surprise you, and embrace the fun of drawing!

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[ArtWithTeresa]

A beautiful journey to Greece, through your sketchbook! I love your compositions and the way you choose colors to isolate and punch up the scenes. Thank You, Koosje!

[ChantelleArts]

your travel sketchbooks are always so inspiring! I love the idea of having a different colour palette for each location 🥰🥰

[debbiedrawsfunny]

I absolutely love your style and this made for not only a beautiful sketchbook but also a wonderful way to capture your travel memories. So glad to have discovered your channel! I’m always looking for more artists to draw along with😊

[lisagiuliani]

OhmyGod this was incredible!! I was in greece about a month before you were- I brought my sketchbook and planned to draw so much, but didn't! 😭 Your sketchbook is SPECTACULAR! 😊

[caro]

Fabulous and I love the quote at the end 😆

[hanichay]

Love! Just went to Greece! Filled a tiny sketchbook. (Was with a group of nonsketchers😟.) Am going to try to do some like yours/from my photos in a bigger one. Thank you!

[WorldWideWebObserver]

Hello from USA Koosje! Always enjoy seeing your gorgeous sketchbook creations! Hope to someday join your classes at beautiful vacation destinations! Sending autumnal hugs your way…🌻

[luannianke]

I liked the whole book even the messy ones. But esp the messy one with the collage and your feet. It feels like something to look at longer so you can pick out the different subjects whether they make sense or not, kind of like hidden images.

[milenamarcocci]

Your an amazing artist ❤❤❤❤❤❤bravissima. I wish i could do it....

[pattyhabegger]

So, You've inspired me to draw more. So, I chose an empty sketchbook and I plan on just doodling or drawing and it doesn't have to be good and I don't have to post it on social media or even take a photo of it. I think this kind of sketchbook will free me and allow me to draw!

[SpiritPhoenixRose]

Wonderful keepsake you've created there, Koosje!
I especially have to try the idea at 5:16 with your outlined room and fleshed out view 💕
And I like homework assignment, thanks! Xx

[JoAnneSmith-diok]

Beautiful! I enjoyed the sketches from your trip. I drew Danny Gregory's Pugs as well. So much fun! Thank you for your inspiration. 😊❤

[samanthapyra]

How long does it take you to sketch when in a very active environment like @ 8:00 the boat trip? Do you fill in with color on the spot or later on. It feels like such a captured moment, but i'm sure the people were moving around quite a bit. (Also I love the paper and chair collage right after your return, that's definitely how it feels after a work trip 😆)

[thatperson]

I loved the tour ❤ very pretty sketchbook

[kasperkapteijn]

Hallo Koosje, dankjewel voor je inspirerende video’s. Je hebt me ‘gewoon-doen-energie’ gegeven!
Vraagje, zou je een video kunnen doen over huidskleur/ skin tones?

[annepercival]

Re your ‘favourite’ page….did you draw the boxes first and then decide what to draw in them?

[gatina]

How long does it take you to do a page? Do you do one page from start to finish or you stop and pick up a few days later?

[andrewrowe]

….an apple a day….. you die anyway! Great sketchbook tour. Thanks!