Capturing Memories in Your Sketchbook

Welcome to Draw Tip Tuesday!
Even though last week I shared a sunny fall video, usually in November, the days are dark and gray here in the Netherlands.
And during those dark days we may spend a lot of time inside, at home. How do you stay inspired then?
Well, you know me: everything is interesting when you draw it - which means inspiration is everywhere. Even a ratty old t-shirt, bought many years ago as a souvenir, can be a very interesting subject to draw, because it can hold memories that you then capture in your drawing.
Let's do this, shall we?
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Materials used in this video:
-Hahnemühle Nostalgie sketchbook , size A6
-Caran d'Ache Luminance colored pencil, Prussian blue
-Daniel Smith watercolor paint, Cerulean Blue
-Waterbrush
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[@fraukehth8451]

Yesterday I put up all the Christmas decorations. I thought about how many items that are, how many different shapes and Colours. So I set up my sketchbook at the dinner table and started drawing. I hope to draw an item every day until Christmas. Good exercise, not only for sketching, but to focus and enjoy and forget all the worries for a moment. Thanks for all the inspiration, dank u well!

[@KoosjeKoene]

That is such a great idea!!

[@danarenfand3384]

Great idea!

[@alicebeshay1744]

Absolutely a nice idea👍 I think i will do this to, since i cannot put up my Christmas tree becouse i have two little cat rascals who Will ruin everything😁 I have so many beloved Christmas items, thank you for this good idea👍🌹

[@maryhazlett]

I love the shirt - you should see my favorite t-shirt! It's over 20 years old, and has holes everywhere. But it's so soft and comfy. I've very roughly sewn the holes that are in embarrassing places, but I don't want to get rid of it! In the summer it's a mainstay of my quarantine life. Always in pajamas.

[@ingeleonora-denouden6222]

You really inspired me. I made a sketch of the toilet! The day after tomorrow they will start the renovation of the bathroom and toilet. I am very glad it will all be new then, but it seemed like a good reason to sketch the old situation ;-)

[@KoosjeKoene]

A great reason! I love that.

[@user-pv1pr8kr6d]

What an excellent way to let go of unused stuff! Now, I have a mission for the rest of the year. Thank you, Koosje

[@KoosjeKoene]

Enjoy!

[@hazyd]

I love this idea. I am housebound due to illness and sometimes wish I could go out and draw like you usually do. This has given me some great ideas for things to draw at home! Thank you, Koosje!

[@karenvc8005]

Before we relocated from Arizona last year, I let go of a lot of art work I had made and dragged around for 30 years. It was work I loved but over the course of that year I had sketched my entire house in colored pencil and much of my art was captured in those sketches which I put in a single sketchbook. I thought it would make me sad to give it away to other people but I felt liberated emotionally - an physically lighter. Very therapeutic experience.

[@KoosjeKoene]

I love that!

[@reemadilkhush1225]

Thank you Koosje koene for lovely ideas. Due to harsh summer I can't go outside so this video is quite inspiring and helpful..🤗

[@KoosjeKoene]

I'm so glad!

[@Kate-mo8lh]

The Blue Jays are a baseball team in Toronto. Lovely drawing.

[@KoosjeKoene]

Thanks for clarifying. It's confusing that I bought it in a small shop in a tiny town in Utah... but hey it's still a great souvenir!

[@annangel4828]

Brilliant idea! Loved this!

[@patytrico]

Love the idea! Thank you :)

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Found you!! Been looking for you on Sketchbook Skool and missed you!!

[@Pixiewithpens]

also. i dont have room in my budget to be a patron supporter, but i think we can all agree that we want koosjes great work to keep going, so if youre reading this and youre not koosje herself - please consider becoming a patron!

[@RadishTheFool]

Thank you, Koosje. It's always a joy to see your friendly face and listen to your soothing voice. I love the way you approach art, it's both reassuring and inspiring.

[@CraftyMountainGal]

Just "found" your channel and I am just giddy! I'll be over here in the Montana Rocky Mountains doodling on the page and canvas with your older videos keeping me company. Very nice to meet a fellow creative person!

[@KoosjeKoene]

That sounds great! Glad you found me here too.

[@TheTp1966]

Hi Just want to say I love all that you do and all the work you put into everything. I follow Sketchbook Skool and have a few courses. Yes they are a baseball team from Toronto Canada I just happen to come from Canada

[@KoosjeKoene]

Thanks, Tara!

[@dianedebonville1472]

What a wonderful idea Koosje, I will sketch my old slippers that are destined for the garbage, and the new ones taking their place. You are a true inspiration, thank you.

[@miekemiddelhuis3782]

I love it, bedankt Koosje!

[@KoosjeKoene]

Graag gedaan, Mieke!

[@CarolBerryArt]

Great sketch, hi from Toronto, home of the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team!

[@KoosjeKoene]

Go BlueJays! It's confusing that I could buy that shirt in small shop in a tiny town in Utah...

[@anniesmith2]

The Blue Jays are the team from Toronto Canada. ‘Tropic’ is Florida where they train in the wintertime. Too cold up here.

[@KoosjeKoene]

Thanks!!

[@cakebakerish]

Hi Koosje and everyone,,,,Debbie from Toronto here….”o.k., Blue Jays, Let’s, Play, Ball!!!!!!! I love the sketch :)

[@Sudique1]

This is a great idea. I'm getting older and will soon have to move half way across the country to be physically closer to my son. So, I will have to start the process of getting rid of things. I think that filling a sketchbook with the things I will have to part with will help me. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@KoosjeKoene]

It'll probably be helpful for handling the whole moving process. Best of luck!

[@davidfish591]

Ha Ha, I just drew a Bic pen cap, something I have seen my whole life. Then I watched this video. Pretty cool, we are on the same wave length. Thanks for all your great tips.

[@melstill]

I find I do this too! I didn't plan to, it just happened and I realized what I was doing after a few drawings. I like it and I'm glad I'm not the only one!

[@LaviniaNova]

This is such a great idea! And I have plenty of t-shirts, too, that I hold onto simply because of the memories 💕.

[@alicebeshay1744]

Oh Koosje, good idea!!! Your handwriting is also neat and nice besides your drawings👍❤️

[@suecoolman8985]

I love when you draw in one color. Thank you

[@suehumble7758]

Love your videos, Koosje. You cheer me up and encourage me to try. Dank u well.

[@albertine2169]

Before now, I have taken photos of belongings and put that in a special book with description. This is mad, but I don't know why I have never thought of drawing them. This is such a good idea and adds another layer of 'personal' to the collection. Thank you dear Koosje ❤

[@laurencegandon255]

Your videos are like a very good friend who comes at home... Watching them bring me joy, smile and inspiration. Thank you very much for all these good sensations. ( your old t-shirt was so cool...:))....

[@susancook1617]

Thank you Koosje, I love your drawing and always look forward to your Tuesday tips.

[@phyllishigley6161]

I love the way you articulate your process. Thanks for a great video.

[@KoosjeKoene]

Thanks for watching!

[@andreatorraca8755]

Blue Jays….spend winter here in Dunedin Florida..training..so funny….yup lots to sketch everywhere…

[@donnanaugle4830]

Thank you KOOSJE!!

[@mycrazycartoonz]

Love this idea! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@trixxieland1789]

Great ideas, always!

[@annejameson3425]

Loved it! Thank you

[@janinee6733]

That’s a great idea! Thanks a lot! Love the drawing 😃

[@The_artistic_yogi]

Hey just watched this.... Blue Jays are a baseball team from Toronto Canada! I am Canadian ... 😉

[@KoosjeKoene]

I now know that. I am still confused why I could buy that in a very tiny local shop in Utah... LOL

[@Stewchat_etc]

Koosje, I like your style so much I tried to subscribe twice! ;) You make drawing look so easy, I would never have thought of treating those letters as shapes by drawing them from the end, backwards... great work...

[@chiarasola826]

Great idea! :D

[@gesamivehlow7925]

Super 👍🏻

[@recoveringsoul755]

I wish I had drawn all my jewelry before I was robbed

[@phyllishigley6161]

I’m so sorry that happened to you.

[@KoosjeKoene]

I wish you never got robbed. I'm sorry, that really sucks.

[@taledmunds]

Canadian here and was so shocked for a second that you didn't know who the Blue Jays are 😂 forgot you were on an entirely different continent

[@KoosjeKoene]

I am totally oblivious LOL

[@caro1591]

Great video as always. 🙏🏻❤️ Amazing how a quick spatter of paint really adds to that vintage look. I reckon that T-Shirt has got at least another 10 years wear in it. 😆

[@hansendesigns]

Yes sew and sleep in it... But I’m maximum frugal lol

[@Pixiewithpens]

omg, thank you!! i have SO MANY t shirts that dont fit me anymore but i cannot get rid of because of precious memories..... i dont lack drawing ideas haha but this seems so useful. maybe if i draw them i will also be able to make room in my closet for more clothes that actually fit me lol

[@recoveringsoul755]

I've been to county fairs where some people have made quilts out of old T-shirts. They just cut out the image and make squares for the quilt. It's really interesting to see all the shirts at once. I've also heard of people doing this with their child's clothing, if they've outgrown them or especially if they've lost a child. Then you can remember which fabric they wore for their 4th birthday party and so on.