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The best sketchbooks for artists available now Moleskine Art Collection Sketchbook. ... Leda Art Supply Premium Sketchbook. ... Strathmore 400 Series Sketch Pad. ... Bellofy Artist Sketchbook. ... Canson Artist Series Watercolor Pad. ... Canson XL Marker Paper Pad. ... Strathmore 400 Series Toned Tan Pad. ... Pentalic Wire-Bound Sketch Book. More items... •
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Read More »The best sketchbooks will be different for each artist, depending on your requirements. Different paper is different for different mediums so you'll need thick, heavy paper for markers and watercolours, and lighter paper for dry media. It's not an easy set of decisions to make, and there's an abundance of choice available – which is where we step in. You'll need to consider the 'tooth' or 'texture' of the paper. Pencils (including the best pencils) and inks work best with smooth paper, whereas charcoal and pastels are well suited to paper with more bite (the pits and grooves hold pigment). Plus, the binding of the sketchbook is key. A spiral-bound sketchbook will lie flat when you work on it, whereas some hardbound sketchbooks can be more tricky to use. You need to think about the 'tooth' or texture of the paper. Pencils and inks are best matched to smooth paper (make sure they're the best pencils), and charcoal and pastels work best on paper with bite as it has pits and grooves to hold pigment. The binding is also an important consideration. A spiral-bound sketchbook will lie flat when you work on it, while some hardbound sketchbooks are much more challenging to use. Lastly, there's the question of size. For sketching on the move, a smaller hardcover sketchbook is handy as it fits into a bag or pocket and protects your work. Large-format sketchbooks will offer more space and freedom on the page. Our pick of the best sketchbooks cover all bases, offering something for every kind of artist.
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Read More »Strathmore's specialist papers are made with specific purposes in mind, paying careful attention to colour, absorbency, weight and texture. For professional artists, the Strathmore 400 Series Sketch Pad is one of the best sketchbooks around, with a fine-tooth that carries graphite, coloured pencils and pastels well. This is the smallest pad in a series that comes in a wide range of sizes (all the way up to 18 x 24 inches if you need more space to work with). It's a top-quality pad, ideal for structural sketches. The price per sheet means it's probably a little too expensive for regular practising, but it's a delight to use. 04. Bellofy Artist Sketchbook The best sketchbook for mixed media Specifications Size: 12 x 1 x 9 inches Book layout: Spiral bound, portrait No. of pages: 100 Paper weight: 1.10lb Today's Best Deals View at Amazon (opens in new tab) View at Amazon (opens in new tab) View at Amazon (opens in new tab) Reasons to buy + Acid-free + Spiral bound at the top The Bellofy Artist Sketchbook boasts super-thick, premium paper that's strong and smooth enough to carry wet media like ink or watercolour and allow dry media like charcoal and pencil to slide over it. The 100-sheet notebook is acid-free, which helps reduce blotches and smudges, and it's made from recycled paper – another big tick. The notebook is spiral bound at the top, meaning it lies flat without the annoyance of the spiral part on either side. This is a particularly welcome bonus for left-handed artists, who can find the spirals an irritation. All in all, it's a pleasure to use. 05. Canson Artist Series Watercolor Pad The best sketchbook for watercolor won't ripple or buckle Specifications Size: 5.5 x 8.5 inches Book layout: Spiral-bound, side, portrait No of pages: 20 Paper weight: 140lb Today's Best Deals View at Amazon (opens in new tab) Reasons to buy + Thick, robust paper + No bleeding Reasons to avoid - Expensive per page - Fairly small sheets Mixed-media pads can be useful, but they rarely perform as well as pads designed for specific tasks. The Canson Artist Series Watercolor Pad is specially made to withstand repeated washes. Its thick paper ensures that it won't ripple or deform as it dries, and there'll be no bleeding. Each page is perforated, but Canson has factored that into the size, so you won't lose any paper when you tear a page out –something that happens with many similar pads. It works out a little pricey per page, but this sketchbook has been so thoughtfully designed, we think it's well worth the additional cost. 06. Canson XL Marker Paper Pad The best sketchbook for markers allows easy tracing Specifications Size: 9 x 12 inches Book layout: Hard-bound, top, portrait No of pages: 100 Paper weight/type: 18lb Today's Best Deals View at Amazon (opens in new tab) View at Amazon (opens in new tab) View at Amazon (opens in new tab) Reasons to buy + No bleeding + Smooth paper Reasons to avoid - Paper can crease easily - Sheets may come loose Another excellent wet media sketchbook from Canson, the Canson XL Marker Paper Pad provides 100 pages of thin, slightly translucent paper. That makes it quite unusual, but the paper works well for sketching and tracing. The surface is smooth with little tooth, so you won't need to worry about your markers snagging, and the ink won't bleed through to the next page. The translucent paper means you'll be able to see your sketches on the reverse, so you won't be able to sketch on both sides, the pad comes with enough sheets for this not to be an issue. 07. Strathmore 400 Series Toned Tan Pad The best toned sketchbook will help you master values Specifications Size: 9 x 12 inches Book layout: Spiral-bound, portrait No of pages: 50 Paper weight: 80lb Today's Best Deals View at Amazon (opens in new tab) Reasons to buy + Smooth, warm toned paper + Lies flat in use Reasons to avoid - Rather costly - Not many pages
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Read More »Toned sketchbooks are ideal for learning to use values since they encourage you to use a whole range, helping you achieve more realistic results. Strathmore also offers a grey-toned pad, but the Strathmore 400 Series Toned Tan Pad is our pick since its warm colour lends life to portrait sketches. The paper's smooth texture works particularly strongly with coloured pencils and graphite, though it carries all dry media well. If you've not used toned paper before then you might prefer a less costly pad at first, but Strathmore's paper is a joy to use once you're confident. 08. Pentalic Wire-Bound Sketch Book The best pocket sketchbook – small but extra tough Specifications Size: 4 x 6 inches Book layout: Spiral-bound, side, portrait No of pages: 80 Paper weight: 70lb Today's Best Deals View at Amazon (opens in new tab) View at Amazon (opens in new tab) Reasons to buy + Robust cover and binding + Affordably priced Reasons to avoid - No page perforations - Markers will bleed through The neat little Pentalic Wire-Bound Sketch Book is compact enough to fit in a pocket and tough enough to survive some rough treatment. Its hard cover prevents damage from everyday knocks and scrapes, while its double wire spiral binding is resistant to bending. There are no perforations for tearing out pages, so this is better for exercises and rough work than pieces that you'll want to place in a portfolio. However, its affordable price means we have no reservations about filling it and it's one of the best sketchbooks available for an artist on the go. 09. Canson Artist Series Universal Sketch Pad The best large-format sketchbook Specifications Size: 18 x 24 inches Book layout: Wire-bound, side, landscape No of pages: 35 Paper weight: 65lb Today's Best Deals View at Amazon (opens in new tab) View at Amazon (opens in new tab) Reasons to buy + Lots of room to work + Pages easy to remove Reasons to avoid - Paper is thinner than most - Expensive Many sketchbooks are close to A4-sized, but there's no need to confine your work to such a small space. The Canson Artist Series Universal Sketch Pad comes in a version that's two feet long, giving you space to draw freely. The spiral binding lets the sketchbook lie flat as you work, while the hard cover provides protection and support. Each page is easy to remove for storage in a portfolio. The paper doesn't have a great deal of tooth, so it's best for use with pencils and charcoal. Look out for multipacks of this and other Canson sketchbooks as these are often a good, economical way to stock up.
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