Drawing & Sketching: Sketchbooks
- Strathmore Series 400 Toned Mixed Media Sketchbooks$44.40-$63.60
4 itemsThese journals are made from 184 lb. (300 gsm) heavy-weight paper intended for use with wet and dry media. This mid-tone paper has been created specifically to work well with both light and dark media. The journals have a lightly-textured, matte cover in dark chocolate brown, and feature durable Smyth-sewn binding, allowing pages to lay flatter than standard journals.
- Zeta Series Premium Sketchbooks$43.00-$62.90
7 itemsAvailable in both hardbound and wirebound formats, these sketchbooks contain multiple sheets of heavyweight (180 lb, 270 gsm), white multimedia paper. Internal and surface sizing enhance the paper's wet strength to accept multiple wet media washes, and its smooth surface assures exceptional line control for pen-and-ink and a full range of dry media. The hardbound sketchbooks contain 26 sheets (52 pages) of paper. The wirebound sketchbooks contain 25 sheets (50 pages) of paper.
- Strathmore Series 400 Softcover Toned Sketchbooks$33.80-$42.30
4 itemsThe toned sketch paper inside these softcover journals is ideal for both light and dark media including graphite pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, sketching stick, soft pastel and oil pastel. The soft and smooth, matte dark-chocolate brown cover gives the journals a sophisticated look. The smyth-sewn binding allows the journals to open wide and lay flat. There are 112 pages of 80 lb. (118gsm) medium surface gray or tan toned sketch paper in each journal. They contain 30% post-consumer fiber, are acid-free and made in the U.S.A.
- Gamma Series Premium Sketch Books$27.30-$62.90
10 itemsThese hard-cover sketch books feature high performance, pH neutral, lignin- and chloride-free paper that is milled from pulp with an alpha cellulose content that exceeds 87%. The heavy-weight 100 lb. paper has a toothy, ivory vellum surface with superb erasure characteristics and is suitable for all dry media. With both internal and surface sizing, it will accept light washes as well. The covers are made with extra heavy-weight binders' board that is super tough and resistant to warpage. The hard-bound books contain 62 sheets and the wire-bound books have 50 sheets. Bound in the USA.
- Epsilon Series Premium Sketch Books$27.30-$62.90
7 itemsThese hard-cover sketch books feature high performance, pH neutral, lignin- and chloride-free paper that is milled from pulp with an alpha cellulose content that exceeds 87%. The heavy-weight 100 lb. paper has a natural white plate surface that is finely calendered and is suitable for line drawings with pen and ink without feathering. The covers are made with extra heavy-weight binders' board that is super tough and resistant to warpage. The hard-bound books contain 62 sheets and the wire-bound books have 50 sheets. Bound in the USA.
- Delta Series Premium Sketch Books$27.30-$72.70
8 itemsThese hard-cover sketch books feature high performance, pH neutral, lignin- and chloride-free paper that is milled from pulp with an alpha cellulose content that exceeds 87%. The heavy-weight 180 lb. paper has a rough ivory surface with enhanced wet and tear strength making it is suitable for multi-media renderings. The covers are made with extra heavy-weight binders' board that is super tough and resistant to warpage. Bound in the USA.
- Beta Series Premium Sketch Books$43.10-$62.90
6 itemsThese hard-cover sketch books feature high performance, pH neutral, lignin- and chloride-free paper that is milled from pulp with an alpha cellulose content that exceeds 87%. The heavy-weight 180 lb. paper has a natural white rough surface with enhanced wet and tear strength making it is suitable for multi-media renderings. The covers are made with extra heavy-weight binders' board that is super tough and resistant to warpage. Each wire-bound book contains 25 sheets. Bound in the USA.
- Alpha Series Premium Sketchbooks$32.50-$62.90
7 itemsThese hard-cover sketch books feature high performance paper that is pH neutral, lignin- and chloride-free and milled from pulp with an alpha cellulose content that exceeds 87%. The heavy-weight 100 lb. paper has a toothy, natural white vellum surface with superb erasure characteristics and is suitable for all dry media. With both internal and surface sizing, it will accept light washes as well. The covers are made with extra heavy-weight binders' board that is super tough and resistant to warpage. The hard-bound books contain 62 sheets and the wire-bound books have 50 sheets. Bound in the USA.
- Strathmore Series 500 Mixed Media Sketchbooks$44.40-$82.60
3 itemsThese hard-bound art books contain the same high-quality paper used in Strathmore fine art pads. Their lightly-textured matte covers are a dark chocolate brown and the durable Smyth-sewn binding allows pages to lay flat. The 500 Series Mixed Media Art Books feature 90 lb. (190 gsm) 100% cotton fiber, acid- and lignin-free archival paper that is excellent for watercolor, gouache, acrylic, graphite, pen and ink, colored pencil, marker, pastel and collage. The paper is internally sized for wet media with a durable vellum finish for drawing techniques.
- Strathmore Series 400 Toned Sketchbooks$38.20-$55.50
4 itemsThese hard-bound art books contain the same high-quality paper used in Strathmore fine art pads. Their lightly-textured matte covers are a dark chocolate brown and the durable Smyth-sewn binding allows pages to lay flat. The 400 Series Toned Sketch Art Books feature either Warm Tan 80 lb. (118 gsm) medium-surface sketch paper. They are great for light and dark media, graphite, chalk, charcoal, sketching stick, marker, china marker, colored pencil, pen and white gel pen. The paper contains 30% post-consumer fiber and is 100% recycled.
- Fabriano Watercolour Sketchbooks$38.08-$70.50
2 itemsWatercolour hardcover book, 25 sheets, 300 gsm, cold press. Acid free paper, FSC certified, 25% cotton content. It is inside and surface sized for optimal painting results. Washable black hard cover, spiral bound. The rectangular die-cut on the cover allows to personalize the book just drawing on the first sheet in correspondence of the die-cut.
- Fabriano Black Drawing Book$20.90-$30.50
2 itemsDrawing hardcover book, 40 black sheets, 190 gsm. Acid free paper, cold press surface. Washable black hard cover, spiral bound. Ideal for pastel, coloured pencils, acrylic colours and scrapbooking.
- Fabriano Spiral Drawing Books$16.80-$44.90
3 items60 sheets of acid-free,160gsm creamy-white drawing paper with a spiral, hardbound cover. Ideal for pencil, ink, pastel, pen and gouache.
- Quattro Leather Journal Holders$39.95
2 itemsThese leather journal covers can accommodate all Quattro 3.5" x 5.5" journals for added protection and style. They feature a tailored sleeve to securely hold a Quattro journal, an elastic pen holder to accommodate most writing instruments and a convenient pocket in the overflap.
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- Quattro Journals$6.60
2 itemsQuattro Journals feel comfortable in the hand and slip easily into your pocket. The rounded corners help the journals resist damage and wear and the specially laminated cover resists dirt and stains. The cover can be folded all the way around to the back, revealing the full sheet for use. They contain acid-free, micro-perforated sheets for easy removal. The Artist Blank Journals includes 60 sheets of 110gsm paper with a subtle tooth, making it ideal for both ink and pencil. Delicate rules are printed in subtle gray on the super-smooth 90gsm paper of the 80-sheet Lined Journals. The lines are spaced slightly closer than traditional journals allowing small handwriting to feel tight and orderly while large script flows comfortably over every second rule. 3.5 x 5.5"
- Strathmore Visual Journals$21.00-$40.90
These journals deliver high-performing papers and heavy-duty features engineered to meet the intense demands of the artist’s creative process. They offer a full range of acid-free paper types and weights and have heavy-duty covers with a wire binding that is thicker and stronger than traditional wire. The binding allows the journal to lie flat and open up 360 degrees. The Bristol Journals contain 100 lb. paper (28 sheets per smooth finish journal and 24 sheets per vellum finish journal) ideal for dry media including pencil, pen, ink and marker. Great for pencil, charcoal, colored pencil, pastel, marker, pen, and light mix-media techniques, the Drawing Journals include 42 sheets of medium-tooth 100 lb. paper. The Mixed-Media Journals contain 34 sheets of vellum-finish 51 lb. paper that is great for wet and dry media including watercolor, acrylic, pen, ink, pencil, crayon, charcoal, marker and collage. The Watercolor Journals include cold press paper (34 sheets per 90 lb. cold press journal and 22 sheets per 140 lb. cold press journal) ideal for watercolor acrylic and collage and is also good for dry media including pencil, pen, ink and marker.9 items - Hand Book Watercolor Journals$36.70-$84.40
4 itemsBound in a beautiful linen book cloth cover, these journals offer watercolorists a practical option for travel painting. Each book includes 30 sheets (60 pages) of a soft white, 200 gsm acid-free paper with a cold press finish that is the same on each side of the sheet. They have a durable elastic closure and a clear envelope on the inside back cover.
- Clairefontaine Sketchbooks$15.00-$22.00
4 itemsClairefontaine is famous for its exceptionally white and ultra smooth vellum paper.
- DAS Hardback Sketchbooks$16.10-$56.50
110gsm.4 items - DAS Spiral Sketchbooks$3.40-$18.00
4 items60 sheets of acid-free 110gsm cartridge paper.
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