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The thrill in the blankness

Standing at the edge of something unwritten, a sketchbook helps you capture the next phase of your creative voice. If you’re not sure which to use, for wet media, we recommend a watercolour sketchbook with around 200gsm paper. Choose a cold press surface to showcase pigment or a smooth hot press surface for working in detail or with fine line pens. Spiral covers are easy to fold back, but a stitched binding is better for working on a double page spread. Popular for travel and fountain pen use are Stillman & Birn softcovers and Global Hand-Book. Watercolour sketchbooks with cotton papers are a step up, as cotton extends drying, giving you more time to adjust your work. For more Information, see our sketchbook blog article ranking surface texture and explaining paper ‘sizing’.

 

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Stillman & Birn BETA Sketchbook - Hardbound -
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STILLMAN & BIRN Beta Hard Cover Sketchbook - A4 (8.25 x 11.75"/21.0 x 29.7cm) - 270gsm

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Only Stillman & Birn offers a sketchbook system that gives artists the choice of paper weight, shade, and surface type best suited to their spe...

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Stillman & Birn ALPHA Sketchbook - Softcover - Portrait XL (8 x 10" / 20.3 x 25.4cm) - 150gsm Sold out

STILLMAN & BIRN Alpha Sketchbook - Softcover - Portrait XL (8 x 10" / 20.3 x 25.4cm) - 150gsm

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This is the same Alpha paper as in the Stillman & Birn Alpha hard cover sketchbooks. Stillman and Birn listened to urban sketchers and made thi...

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HAND-BOOK JOURNAL CO - Travelogue Series - Watercolour Journal (300gsm) - Portrait (5.5 x 8.25" / 14 x 21cm) - Grey Linen Sold out

HAND-BOOK JOURNAL CO - Travelogue Series - Watercolour Journal (300gsm) - A5 Portrait (5.5 x 8.25" / 14 x 21cm) - Grey Linen

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Bound in natural linen, these three new journals offer watercolorists an attractive and practical option for travel painting. Inside are 60 pages o...

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HAHNEMUEHLE Akademie Watercolour Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - A4 Landscape Sold out

HAHNEMUEHLE Akademie Watercolour Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - A4 Landscape

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A premium watercolour sketchbook from HAHNEMUHLE.High quality 200gsm weight paper, with surface sizing to handle all wet techniques.Fine grain text...

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HAHNEMUEHLE 100% Cotton Watercolour Sketchbook - 250gsm - 60 pages - A5 Portrait
HAHNEMUEHLE 100% Cotton Watercolour Sketchbook - 250gsm - 60 pages - 14 x 14cm Square
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HAHNEMUEHLE 100% Cotton Watercolour Sketchbook - 250gsm - 60 pages - 14 x 14cm Square

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A premium watercolour sketchbook from HAHNEMUHLE made from 100% cotton. High quality 250gsm weight cold press paper, with surface sizing to handle ...

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Stillman & Birn BETA Sketchbook - Hardbound - A5 (5.5 x 8.5")
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STILLMAN & BIRN Beta Hard Cover Sketchbook - A5 (5.5 x 8.5"/14.0 x 21.6cm) - 270gsm - 26 Sheets

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Stillman & Birn ALPHA Sketchbook - Spiral Bound - 6x8 inch
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STILLMAN & BIRN Alpha Hard Cover Sketchbook - Spiral - (6 x 8"/15.2 x 20.3cm) - 150gsm

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WINSOR & NEWTON Watercolour HC Sketchbook - 300gsm - 100% Cotton - Cold Press - 40 pages - A4 Portrait (*seconds, some marks)

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Winsor & Newton Hard Bound Watercolour Visual Journals contain artist quality, 100% cotton, acid free, cold-pressed (medium texture) watercolou...

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HAHNEMUEHLE 100% Cotton Watercolour Sketchbook - 250gsm - 60 pages - A6 Landscape
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HAHNEMUEHLE 100% Cotton Watercolour Sketchbook - 250gsm - 60 pages - A6 Landscape

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A premium watercolour sketchbook from HAHNEMUHLE made from 100% cotton. High quality 250gsm weight cold press paper, with surface sizing to handle ...

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HAHNEMUEHLE 100% Cotton Watercolour Sketchbook - 250gsm - 60 pages - A6 Portrait
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HAHNEMUEHLE 100% Cotton Watercolour Sketchbook - 250gsm - 60 pages - A6 Portrait

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A premium watercolour sketchbook from HAHNEMUHLE made from 100% cotton. High quality 250gsm weight cold press paper, with surface sizing to handle ...

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SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Watercolour Travel Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - Portrait A5
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SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Watercolour Travel Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - Portrait A5

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Minimalist black sketchbook with good quality watercolour paper. Cold pressed, 200gsm, acid free paper, with light texture (like Moleskine) that su...

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SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Watercolour Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - A6
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SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Watercolour Travel Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - Landscape A5

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Minimalist black sketchbook with good quality watercolour paper. Cold pressed, 200gsm, acid free paper, with light texture (like Moleskine) that su...

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HAND-BOOK JOURNAL CO - Travelogue Series - Watercolour Journal (300gsm) - Pocket Panorama (9 x 21cm) - Grey Linen
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HAND-BOOK JOURNAL CO - Travelogue Series - Watercolour Journal (300gsm) - Pocket Panorama (9 x 21cm) - Grey Linen

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Bound in natural linen, these three new journals offer watercolorists an attractive and practical option for travel painting. Inside are 60 pages o...

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WINSOR & NEWTON Watercolour HC Sketchbook - 300gsm - 100% Cotton - Cold Press - 40 pages - A5 Landscape (*seconds, some marks)

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Winsor & Newton Hard Bound Watercolour Visual Journals contain artist quality, 100% cotton, acid free, cold-pressed (medium texture) watercolou...

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WINSOR & NEWTON Watercolour SC Sketchbook - 300gsm - 100% Cotton - Cold Press - 40 pages - A5 Landscape (*seconds, some marks)

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Winsor & Newton Hard Bound Watercolour Visual Journals contain artist quality, 100% cotton, acid free, cold-pressed (medium texture) watercolou...

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HAHNEMUEHLE Akademie Watercolour Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - A6 Landscape
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HAHNEMUEHLE Akademie Watercolour Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - A6 Landscape

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A premium watercolour sketchbook from HAHNEMUHLE. High quality 200gsm weight paper, with surface sizing to handle all wet techniques. Fine grain te...

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HAHNEMUHLE Akademie Watercolour Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - A5 Portrait
HAHNEMUEHLE Akademie Watercolour Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - A6 Portrait
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HAHNEMUEHLE Akademie Watercolour Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - A6 Portrait

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A premium watercolour sketchbook from HAHNEMUHLE. High quality 200gsm weight cold press paper, with surface sizing to handle wet techniques. Fine g...

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HAHNEMUEHLE ZigZag Watercolour Sketchbook - 300gsm - 18 pages - Square (5 x 5cm)
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HAHNEMUEHLE ZigZag Watercolour Sketchbook - 300gsm - 18 pages - Square (5 x 5cm)

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This is a mini version of the concertina sketchbook with heavy watercolour paper. Accordion style to allow you to create a study or storyboard. Hea...

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