Seven Pounds marks Barry Pepper's second project with Will Smith, following Enemy of the State. It was the opportunity to work with "the world's most bankable star".

Apr 4, 2009 - Anne Brodie

Spring not only brings new life to Mother Earth, it can also bring new life to an artist's sketchbook.

Feb 18, 2009 - Alina Bradford

Sketching is an fun hobby that many artists enjoy doing on tours. Later, an artist can use a sketch to transform it into a drawing to be framed.

Feb 14, 2011 - Venice Kichura

How to create a sketch book like those of Leonardo DaVinci. Save your sketches from everyday life in an art journal.

May 11, 2008 - Elece Hollis

A forensic sketch artist combines realistic sketches with forensic science in order to re-create a person's face or likeness.

Jan 13, 2010 - Erin Oxendine

Keep your sketching fresh and inspiring by using a variety of sketching pencils and tools such as Conté crayons, watercolor pencils and more.

Feb 24, 2011 - Alina Bradford

Following in the tradition of the Photo 365 and Photo-a-Day Challenge, artists can create their own Sketch-a-Day Challenge to improve art skills and share with others.

Jan 30, 2010 - Alina Bradford

Drawing and sketching evergreen trees is simple and can be done with short, dashing strokes of the pencil to create bark, needles, and the general shape of the tree.

Sep 27, 2008 - Alina Bradford

The Five Sketches™ method involves laypeople to optimize the design process when access to design resources is limited.

Mar 26, 2009 - Sharon Russell

Keeping a nature journal is a great way to incorporate writing and drawing, record important or interesting facts, and develop an interest in nature.

Jan 11, 2011 - Jean Marie Lockwood

While nature journals are often promoted as teaching tools to be used in the classroom, keeping one for yourself can provide a relaxing, quiet hobby.

Nov 14, 2010 - Sarah Flood

Nature can be an important tool when homeschooling. Here is a look at some of the benefits making nature a key part of your homeschool curriculum.

Mar 18, 2008 - Karrie Emms

Learn how to create faux boulder, stones, rock walls, ponds and trees to decorate for your Cub Scout or Nature Inspired children's birthday party.

Mar 19, 2007 - Janice Benoit

When kids, of all ages, actually throw themselves into the natural world, through nature activities, then they will know why they have to care.

Mar 17, 2010 - Michelle Brunet

During a family vacation, artist Cheryl Zemke and her son are inspired by everything around them and she writes her first novel.

Jul 13, 2009 - Carmen Thomas

A mapping process, based on the highly successful genetic model, emerges for Psychology and Natural Science when Evolution and Behaviorism are viewed as chromosomes.

Mar 10, 2010 - Carol Baldwin

These focused activities encourage participants to pay attention to their surroundings while silently noticing the sounds around them.

Apr 6, 2009 - Susan Caplan

Winter can be a great time to head outside to explore your local habitats. There's more than snow and brown plants out there.

Jan 29, 2011 - Sara McGrath

Parents looking for an entertaining and educational activity for their kids this summer will enjoy this fun filled nature observation project.

Jun 27, 2011 - Erica Loop

Inspiring sayings connect the individual to a sense of place in the natural world. Use these quotes in nature journals, scrapbooks, and photo albums.

Jun 4, 2010 - Susan Caplan