As an artist and designer, I sometimes forget that art is supposed to be fun. I am a full-time work-at-home mom of two, and the time I have to spend on art is sadly limited. Too often, I open up my sketchbook with the specific purpose of creating something to sell, instead of just practicing or, better yet, making art for fun (with no intention of selling it).

Enter, The Sketchbook Project.

What is The Sketchbook Project?

The Sketchbook Project is an ongoing collection of artists’ sketchbooks in Brooklyn, NY. Their permanent library includes thousands of sketchbooks from artists all over the world, gathered since their founding in 2006. It is open to the public and visitors can…