First thing to understand is that smaller notebooks have a vital purpose to busy professionals who still want to play #Inktober to win. With the grey scale markers, water resistant pens, and a smaller notebook, you can move through every day of Inktober prompts, *every day*, successfully. Because you're not trying to finish an 8x10 here! When I bought them, I wanted to set myself up for success. And it was a critical part of my finish. Compactness means it doesn't matter where you and your inking pen are in your house, or outside it. It will travel. It's important to note that, when I bought this, I knew this wasn't marker paper. With 3 books, I had enough stock to practice with pens and markers and get used to the texture and absorption I knew I'd experience. There was next to no marker bleed through (1 page), and I soon was accustomed to using the watercolour paper with pens (fine-tipped Microns) and markers (both Arteza's grey set, and Copics). The learning curve wasn't very high. Finally, when I did win #Inktober (yay!), I put gesso on the cover and full on painted a candle on there. Because the cover is fabric, you can transform your artistic endeavor into personal memorabilia. The texture takes gesso well. When you win, you can commemorate the win with anything from a gouache, to an acrylic, to an oil painting, personalizing it and your achievement. If you want something to hand down through your family? How about your *art book*. So. That's why I recommend it. It's true, I didn't do any watercolours in these little books, but it adapts well. And it worked for me. You're creative! It may work for you too!
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| Brand | ARTEZA |
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| Color | Beige |
| Material | Paper |
| Sheet Size | 8.25x8.25 Inches |
| Paper Finish | Watercolor |
| Product Dimensions | 8.25"L x 8.25"W |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Watercolor, Sketching |
| Sheet Count | 136 |
| Paper Weight | 110 |
| UPC | 810024622221 |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Arteza |
| Unit Count | 2.0 Count |
| Item Weight | 8 ounces |
| Item model number | ARTZ-9420 |
| ASIN | B07Z8BH5CY |
| Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #39,917 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #447 in Sketchbooks & Notebooks |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
| Date First Available | October 17, 2019 |
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Not the best by far, but a great bargain
If you want to paint watercolors on a budget, I would absolutely recommend Arteza. It's not the same quality as 100% cotton paper, but it will get you partway there. I use it for both watercolor and mixed media and is typically a sketchbook I will try ideas in before moving on to a more permanent version. I attached 2 pics to show what is possible. One has a lot of cauliflowering due to the way this paper absorbs water. I don't think this looks good and is one thing that bothers me about it. However, if you figure out the right water ratio, you can create some really nice art in these books. I personally will buy other brands first. The paper feels very stiff and almost like cardboard of that makes sense. I can just tell it doesn't absorb paint extremely well.
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2020Size: 2 PackColor: GrayVerified Purchase
I wasn’t expecting to like this watercolor sketchbook even half as much as I do. I’ve used a competitor’s brand for years now (as I’ve heard a lot of negative things about Arteza as a brand), but this was on sale and I wanted to try something new. I’m so glad I did!
It’s 100% cotton, cold pressed, and textured and durable enough to paint on both sides of the page. It can handle multiple washes and layering, and scrubbing to lift color, all without pilling. I personally love the size, and it fits into my bag just fine, though I’m not sure how convenient it would be for others to take with them on the go.
I love this sketchbook, and after several days of use still can’t find anything negative to say about it. I’ll definitely be reordering!
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- JennineavrilReviewed in Australia on June 19, 2024
Great sketchbook
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NesseireReviewed in Spain on August 20, 2020
Muy buen papel
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SILVIA C.Reviewed in Italy on May 25, 2020
ottimo prodotto non professionale
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VartifexReviewed in Italy on January 8, 2021
Che dire spettacolare.
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Amazon CustomerReviewed in Italy on March 16, 2020
Fogli ottimi per dipingere con acquerello o tempera.
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