Artist's Sketchbook February 2005 Digital Download

The Art of Marketing
Don't quit your day job! Find out how you can sell your art on the side while still keeping your 9-to-5.
By Michelle Taute

A Personal Retreat
Discover how you can create the perfect studio space with these tips from professional artists.
By Beth Derringer-Keith

Drawing On Words
Mary St. Martin and Glenn Bradshaw show you how poetry can inspire your work and improve your paintings.
By Lisa Wurster

The Best Souvenir
Alan Flattmann proves that when it comes to capturing your favorite vacation memories, the camera is no substitute for the sketchbook.
By Joanne Moore

Artist's Toolkit
Spend a little or a lot with the help of this complete guide to great painting supplies.
By Tom Zeit

Pour Your Heart Out
Add spice to your backgrounds and loosen up your art at the same time with this easy paint-pouring technique.
By Betsy Dillard Stroud

Columns
Inspirations
Learn how a saltshaker can inspire the beginning artist, and get advice on creative burnout.

Open Book
Danny Gregory's sketches help him see the world in a new light.
By Jennifer Ball

Drawing Your Life
Ditch your dreams of perfectionism and put the creative spirit back into your art.
By Quentin Blake and John Cassidy

Meet the Media
Find out everything you wanted to know about gouache—and more.
By Jessica Zemsky

The Creative Life
Take a break from the grind and head to your favorite spot for reflection.
By Mari Messer