The Membership WIKI outlines all the exciting features available to Members of Sketchbooks.org. Dive in and explore how you can participate, share your work, and become a vibrant part of our creative community.
Membership Basics
đ¨ Artist Galleries
Members can create dedicated galleries to showcase their sketchbooks. Upload new work effortlessly, organize images, and manage your visual journey with ease.
- Upload New Sketchbook Images
- Delete Sketchbook Images
- Make New Sketchbook Folders
- Rename Sketchbook Folders
- Delete Sketchbook Folders
đ Your Gallery Space
Members
- Share Link: https://sketchbooks.org/gallery/jamehayes/
- Sketchbook Galleries can have up to around 100 Sketches
- Participate in:
- Sketchbook Challenges,
- Custom Article support Submissions,
- Sketchpad Submissions,
- Commenting on Articles,
- Article Writing or Editing, and more!
Patrons
- Enjoy a Shorter Share Link: https://sketchbooks.org/jasonpogo
- Sketchbook Galleries can have way more images and folders within them.
- Featured Artist Page is a given on request.
- More injections of Patron galleries & images though-out the site for greater exposure.
Why Become a Patron?
Sketchbooks.org is a quiet, ad-free space built for artists, by artists. But keeping it that way takes real supportâhosting costs, custom programming, maintenance, and the time it takes to curate and grow a meaningful community. Becoming a Patron helps sustain the site and keeps it independent. Plus, your sketches donât just sit in a galleryâthey become part of the content itself. When your work is featured in articles, it adds depth, relevance, and inspiration for others. Supporting Sketchbooks means helping the whole community thrive.
How to Become a Patron
PATRON Members have a PATRON icon displayed at the top of their Profile.
đJoin Patreon and Subscribe to https://patreon.com/giantsponge
đActivity on the site. If you are a contributor to the site, you can gain Patron status.
đ¤ Artist Profile
Customize your profile with a bio that highlights your artistic background. Add links to your social media to stay connected and grow your audience.
- Edit your Biography
- Update Profile Information like: You Name, Social Links, Hometown,
- View your Membership STATS like: Page views, Quotas, Sketch-Points,
đ Enhanced Exposure, Visibility & Sharing
Your artwork gains premium visibility across the siteâappearing in articles and on every page.
- Easy ‘Copy to Clipboard‘ Buttons for Sharing links
- Link to any Sketchbook Gallery Folder, or Sketch Image
- Images through-out the site have Right-click disabled so discourage downloading. (some pages/devices this is not possible)
Site Content Participation
Sketches and photos uploaded by members may be featured in articles across Sketchbooks.org. . Your artwork helps shape the visual voice of the site and adds depth to the content we share.
đŹ Site Comments
Join the conversation! Members can comment on any page across the site once logged in. Share thoughts, feedback, and encouragement.
đď¸ Sketchpad Drawings
Feel like doing some online doodling? Make a drawing in our Online Sketchpad.
âď¸ Sketch Challenges
Participate in themed sketch challenges and submit your gallery image links. Itâs a great way to stay inspired and be part of an active creative community.
đ Create Your Own Articles
Write an Article that delve into your artistic processes, ideas, and discoveries. Share your journey and insights with the community. (This feature is still in development, so reach-out to us to participate.)
đ Become an Editor of Articles
Edit an Article that delves into your artistic expertise. Share your journey and insights with the community by taking an existing Article and making better! (This feature is still in development, so reach-out to us to participate.)
đź Submit your Own Images to Existing Articles
Have a drawing that could breathe life into one of our blog posts? You’re invited to submit images that enhance and enrich existing articles. For example, if you’re reading about Cross-hatching techniques and notice the visuals feel a bit sparse, why not link to your own work?
- Shared images help illustrate ideas more clearly
- Selected contributions become part of Sketchbooks.orgâs permanent knowledge archive
Your art + shared insights = a stronger creative community.
Image & Sketch Usage Policy
Once an image is selected for use in an article, it becomes part of that pageâs curated content and is no longer accessible to the member outside of its published context. To maintain clarity, consistency, and proper crediting, all images are managed by the Editor and may be cropped, adjusted, or removed as needed to best support the articleâs layout and message. Linking to external images that may change or disappear would disrupt the visual integrity of our postsâso all contributions are treated as permanent visual references within the site.
All images uploaded to Sketchbooks.orgâwhether submitted directly to an article or added to a Member Galleryâare considered part of our community pages. This means your work may be featured in editorial content, blog posts, or creative guides even if you didnât submit it for that specific purpose. Our editors carefully select visuals that enhance the siteâs educational and inspirational value, and we credit contributors wherever possible.
When your sketch is featured in an article, it links directly back to your Member Galleryâgiving visitors a chance to explore more of your work in context. For example, if your pencil drawing appears on a page about graphite techniques, readers can click through to see more of your pencil-based art. Itâs a way to spotlight your strengths and connect your style to topics people are actively exploring.
Being part of Sketchbooks means your art helps enrich the entire siteânot just your personal gallery. We believe in integrating member work into a larger visual dialogue, showcasing it in articles, destination features, and creative prompts that inspire others.
How to Submit an Image to an Article
When you’re logged in, a Submissions Box appears near the TOP on each Article page. Click to expand it and access the full Article Submission Form.
To contribute:
âď¸ Paste a Deeplink to one of your images
âď¸ Hit Submit
Our team reviews submissions on a rolling basis, and you’ll be notified if your work is selected to appear in the article.
đ Whatâs a Deeplink?
A Deeplink is a special URL that connects directly to a specific Gallery Image on Sketchbooks.orgâwithout exposing the original image file (like image.jpg). It lets viewers access your artwork through our lightbox display while keeping your source file secure.
This is a deeplink: https://sketchbooks.org/gallery/coldraintoes/book-1/merman
To grab a Deeplink:
- Click a thumbnail to Open your image in the lightbox view
- Look for the INFO BOX in the upper-right corner
- Click the Share â Copy Link button
Alternatively, the URL you see in your browser when viewing an image in the gallery is already a Deeplinkâno extra clicks required.
Submitting images is always encouraged to be in the form of a Deeplink to your Gallery rather than uploads (although we allow both).
đ Featured Artist Reviews & Interviews
Stand out with a dedicated Featured Artist page. Weâll either review your work or interview you and share your story to inspire others and recognize your brilliant work.
Members with a Featured Artist Page have a STAR icon and a direct link to the Featured Article displayed at the top of their Profile.
Sketchbooks.org | FEATURED ARTISTS
Tambogrfx and the Spiral Bound Sketchbook
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Much More to Come!
Get a sneak peek at what’s next for Sketchbooks! We’re excited to be developing new features, and as a member, you have exclusive access to our staging server. This is where we test everything before it’s released to the site. We invite you to get involved and share your feedbackâyour insights on usability are a huge help. Be sure to subscribe to our upcoming newsletter to stay in the loop!