Have you ever bought a new sketchbook, opened to the first page, and thought, "Now what do I do?" Sue Bleiweiss and the talented minds behind <i>The Sketchbook Challenge</i> are here to help.<br><br> Imagine a supportive community of artists sharing the innermost pages of their sketchbooks and offering you tips and techniques for overcoming creative blocks. That's what <i>The Sketchbook Challenge</i> is all about, and the popular blog of the same name has already inspired thousands. Inside this book, you'll find:<br>  <br> · Themes that will motivate you to start your sketchbook—and, more important, keep at it<br><br> · Tutorials spotlighting such mixed-media techniques as thread sketching, painted papers for collage, digital printing, and much more<br><br> · Strategies to get off the sketchbook page and start creating inspired art—whether you're into painting, collage, fiber art, or beyond.<br><br> · In-depth profiles of artists who have taken the Sketchbook Challenge and used it as a launching pad for their own meaningful artwork