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Life Is Better When You Draw It Paperback – July 14, 2022

by Koosje Koene (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 107 ratings
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The moments of our lives are precious, but they pass so quickly. Drawing these moments—from special trips to our daily coffee—is a way to not only slow down time, but to celebrate it. Capturing in a sketchbook what we see in front of us turns the everyday into the extraordinary. And you don’t need to be born with talent to make art! Artist Koosje Koene has shown thousands of people all over the world the simple, immensely satisfying techniques that can get anyone started on a lifetime of fulfilling fun making art. You don’t need to have an art school degree, fancy art supplies, or special skills; all you need are a few moments, and the pen and paper that will show you how special these moments can be. Part art meditation, part celebration of life, Life Is Better When You Draw It is for anyone who wants to be truly present, and joyful, in their lives.
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    Bookvault Publishing
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    July 14, 2022
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    6.14 x 0.63 x 9.21 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1804670162
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1804670163
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bookvault Publishing (July 14, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 238 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1804670162
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1804670163
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.49 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.14 x 0.63 x 9.21 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 107 ratings

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Katie
5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing book, Koosje Koene is so inspiring.
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2024
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I am excited to do more art, and I am 80 years old! After watching her videos and reading her book I want to just “get out and draw”! What a charming artist. She has the ability to inspire and excite everyone into looking at the world in a different way. My art has been very detailed and realistic. It took me hours to produce one picture.
This new way of “ doing art” is fun and keeps memories alive just by perusing my art journal.
Thank you, Koosje Koene for this new “excitement” in my life. 😁
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RH
5.0 out of 5 stars Readable
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2023
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Love this book . Nice readable black nice sized font. Informative and just fun to read. I just finished reading it a second time. Great illustrations as well. Nice sized book and page thickness. Just feels good to hold. Would recommend.
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Melanie Faith
5.0 out of 5 stars Colorful, Creative, Tip-Filled: A Begin-Where-You-Are Inspiration! :)
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2023
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I love books about drawing, particularly a book like this one that offers a begin-where-you-are outlook.

I had this book on my reading wish list for a few months and decided to splurge recently. I'm really glad I did: it's one of my utmost favorite creativity and drawing books. She makes the process clear and uncomplicated while also stressing each artist's individual vision.

The sections about her varied drawings of her husband were especially encouraging to me, because they emphasize that it's perfectly okay for drawings to look different each time from the "real" people/inspiration for them.

She also included great advice I haven't seen in other drawing books about drawing food. Her sections on drawing her shoes and drawing on-the-go were also tip-filled and interesting.

If you're already a professional illustrator or have taken drawing classes for many years, you are probably not the target audience for this book, but for everyone else who likes sketching and/or other forms of art and wants to learn more and would appreciate the peppy advice or the supportive encouragement to keep drawing, I highly recommend this book.

I didn't want this book to end. I'll keep this one on my shelf for continued perusals of the vivid, full-color art by the artist as well as for her ideas, supportive tips, and suggestions that I can apply as I practice and enjoy making my own doodles and keep growing in my skills.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book by a great artist!
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2022
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I love this book! The author has written a book that is for me! I love the suggestions, pointers and colorful spreads across each page. Each nugget of wisdom will help me. Creating a habit of sketching and watercolor painting has always been something I want to do. Here Koosje provides simple and doable tips to maintain a habit by showing and telling the reader how she got there. The look and feel of the book is fantastic as well. I curl up with a cup of coffee and read it. Her paint colors and pen or pencil choices are varied making it fun to read the anecdote or story and look at her drawings. Seeing other artists journal pages is so much fun! I will refer to this book over and over again. You’ve got to buy this book!
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MaryBeth Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars Chock full of tips and inspiration
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2022
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Highly recommend this book. I have been following the author for quite some time and enjoy her inspiring videos. This book is great for both beginners and those who have been drawing for a long time. It will inspire readers to develop and hone their skills and expand their creativity by trying something new. The author provides hundreds of clear and colorful illustrations to demonstrate each drawing concept. It is one of my favorite art books and will be a great resource for breaking through a creative block in the future.
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artfully
5.0 out of 5 stars This is one of the best books on drawing!
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2023
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Koosje Koene has written an art book for artists everywhere! I must begin by telling you just how beautiful the book looks! It’s eye candy for any sketchbook artist or urban sketcher, beginner or intermediate artist. It’s even great for someone who’s stuck or unmotivated!
Then there is the lush color and smooth, thick and sumptuous pages that will move your spirit…and that’s without reading her thought provoking and wise words to make you want to fill your own blank pages!
It’s one of the best art books in my library! A must have in my humble opinion!
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Elaine Magliacane
5.0 out of 5 stars A treat to view her sketchbook pages
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2023
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Don't just buy it for the eye candy..this is a well written inspirational book for all artists and wanna be artists.
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Darol
4.0 out of 5 stars A good book
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2024
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A lot packed into book. It will take me some time to get through it all. Very good illustrations.
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Pedro Ramon
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in Spain on February 11, 2024
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It's an amazing book. I love how she draws, and when you're reading this book, you want to star drawing and trying new things. I always love her youtuve channel. I recommend it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in Spain on February 11, 2024
It's an amazing book. I love how she draws, and when you're reading this book, you want to star drawing and trying new things. I always love her youtuve channel. I recommend it.
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Charlène
5.0 out of 5 stars Formidable
Reviewed in France on December 10, 2023
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Un livre plein d’excellents conseils pour s’engager dans la voie du dessin et pratiquer sans complexe.
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Anja
5.0 out of 5 stars super
Reviewed in Germany on October 29, 2023
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Als ich das Buch auspackte, war ich erst einmal überrascht, wie schwer es ist und konnte gar nicht mehr aufhören , darin herumzustöbern. Es sprudelt vor Ideen, Vorschlägen, sketchen, da werde ich noch eine ganz Weile brauchen um das alles durchzulesen und umzusetzen. Ja, man sollte schon etwas englisch können und ja, auch die Portokosten sind happig, wie hier schon beschrieben wurde, aber auch ich habe es keine Sekunde bereut. Das Buch ist mit ganz viel Liebe gemacht. Und wenn ich lese, nichts neues... ja, man kann das sketchen nicht neu erfinden, aber ich liebe es. Und auch wenn ich schon viele andere Bücher in dieser Richtung besitze, so ist dieses Buch für mich schon etwas besonderes.
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Jane C
5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely book by a lovely person
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 18, 2023
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This book is very charming. There are great ideas for filling a sketchbook and you're constantly reassured that it's okay if you are not a great artist.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Let op dat je bij aflevering invoerrechten moet betalen
Reviewed in the Netherlands on March 22, 2023
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Tot mijn grote verbazing heb ik aan de deur 20 euro contact aan invoerkosten moeten betalen aan de postbode. Hierover was ik bij de bestelling niet geïnformeerd, verzending zou gratis zijn. Hierdoor betaal je uiteindelijk bijna 60 euro voor het boek.
Daarnaast kwam het boek ook nog eens beschadigd aan.

De inhoud van het boek zelf is zoals verwacht fantastisch, maar de bezorging is een grote teleurstelling.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Let op dat je bij aflevering invoerrechten moet betalen
Reviewed in the Netherlands on March 22, 2023
Tot mijn grote verbazing heb ik aan de deur 20 euro contact aan invoerkosten moeten betalen aan de postbode. Hierover was ik bij de bestelling niet geïnformeerd, verzending zou gratis zijn. Hierdoor betaal je uiteindelijk bijna 60 euro voor het boek.
Daarnaast kwam het boek ook nog eens beschadigd aan.

De inhoud van het boek zelf is zoals verwacht fantastisch, maar de bezorging is een grote teleurstelling.
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