Strathmore 400 Series Sketch, Paper, White, 9x12

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Sketchbooks can range from cheap to expensive, but it’s good to find something affordable, but it’s also durable. Good for traveling, the drawing surfaces are non-flat, and made in USA master class workpiece with a nice cover.” The classic Moleskine Art Plus is a favorite among artists, designers, and writers alike. It’s a universally-loved sketchbook because the brand is trustworthy and the quality is noticeable. Moleskine planners are perfectly contoured for writing with a ballpoint pen, pencil or a fountain pen

When you’ve done your work, cut a sheet of similar wax paper (found for a small price in the store) and patch it over the top of your work.Canson is a well-known brand for watercolor beginners and up and makes a couple of great sketchbooks that won’t break the bank.

Stand out in your art book collection, good to apply for bonding techniques, and a Special tie sewn in transparent linen.” If you choose a more typically colored paper, you should always make sure you have a color choice. Perforated Paper Spiral bound sketchbooks are just easier to work with(in my opinion) and they offer more flexibility whether you’re drawing on a drawing board or drawing outside in the grass. The only thing I don’t like is the size. The tanned tone sketch pad measures 5.5″ x 8.5″ which feels a bit small to me. Even the “large” sketchbooks are still pretty small. Surprisingly these are resilient sketchbooks that can take pretty much anything.Paper with a weight of 75-90 gsm / 50-60 lb is generally heavy enough for sketching with pencils, pastels or charcoal but too thin for ink or markers, which could bleed through it. A weight of around 100-130 gsm / 70-80 lb is generally suitable for finished pieces in a range of media. For very rough sketches, really any kind of paper can suffice, even office printer paper, which tends to have a weight of around 80 gsm. However, it doesn't offer the most satisfying feel and isn't the most practical to carry around and keep your sketches. The hard covers are strong and will not bend or risk damage your drawings. It also makes the perfect surface to lean against if you don’t have a desk or board handy. You can hit this paper with anything from graphite to charcoal, chalk to China markers or colored pencils. It’ll hold up with so many different mediums that it’s basically a universal sketchbook. There are so many different styles to choose with different sizes, brands, and paper types. Most beginner artists just need a simple sketchbook with white paper that works.