Features
Inspired in the Studio
By Anne Hevener
If you're ever at a loss for what to paint, you may want to scan your studio for ideas. Take a look at four artists' paintings that demonstrate the tremendous potential of the studio as subject.

A New Day, A New Vision
By Deborah Secor
In the seventh installment of our special anniversary "Artist Interview Series," Sally Strand talks about the life of the 21st-century artist, and how she manages her time and studio in an effort to keep the art paramount.

The World of Objects
By Sarah A. Strickley
In the eighth and final installment of our "Artist Interview Series," still life artist Brennie Brackett describes her connection with objects, her two-studio personality and her knack for incorporating a bit of whimsy into her work.

Stillness of the Night
By Christine Proskow
Don Williams' interest in subjects that are vast, empty or isolated takes him out on the streets after dark to paint quiet, lonely night scenes, but it also steers him to Midwestern plains, trains and automobiles.

Master Class: Painter of Pattern
By Tamera Lenz Muente
Édouard Vuillard's painting, The Laden Table, is a fine example of the French master's intimate interiors—and his work in pastel.

Columns
Art Matters
Compiled by Jessica Canterbury
Great gifts for artists, a new pastel paper, and the latest pastel community news.

Studio Smarts
By Deborah Secor
Be prepared for unexpected opportunities to share your work by turning a space in your home or studio into a simple, always-ready showcase for your latest paintings.

Pastel Pointers
By Richard McKinley
What's the point of a focal point if it doesn't work to better communicate your artistic statement? Find out how to use this tool more effectively in your paintings.

Professional Practices
By Maggie Price
An artist's website is an essential tool for today's professional. Learn about basic elements, plus extras and upgrades that will make the most of this promotional opportunity.

2009 Editorial Index
Your guide to the artists, subjects and special reports that appeared in the magazine this year.