What happens when you lose your mojo by making the stuff you are told to make instead of what you want to make?
Today, we’re sitting down with Koosje Koene to talk about how burnout in her photography business led her to a series of dull “cubicle” jobs. It was then that she started spending all of her free time soaking in her creative pursuits and drawing each day. Now she teaches others how to develop their own creative practice.
Listen as she walks us through:
● Why draw? How sketching challenges us to step out of our comfort zone
● What sketching has in common with cooking and how both practices are more about why than how
● The trick to lowering the stakes so you can get off the creative roller coaster, create your own sketchbook practice, and even have fun
Plus, in the video, she shares some of her favorite sketches with us.
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The episode is also posted on my YouTube channel.
One of your better ones. Koosje is such fun. As always, no matter what kind of art I’m making, you inspire me to keep going. And who doesn’t love notebooks? Thanks so much!
So glad you liked this! I am curious to know what made this one of the better episodes. Was it the visual aspect?
Glad you are inspired, Bobbi!
A real joy to listen to….makes me want to try my hand again with sketchbooks…it’s never “stuck” before though I relish peeking at others’. It is like a secret journey inside the heart and mind of a fellow human.
Thank you!
Hi Christine,
I love this: >>a secret journey inside the heart and mind of a fellow human.<< I think you are right. What a great way to put it. Try it and see what emerges for you!