It boasts of a 9 x 12 inch size, which is perfect for bigger pieces. If you’re an art student who loves watercoloring techniques and needs a big paper pad to practice your best illustrations in, try this one by Canson. Durability is something the brand always offers, so it’s no surprise that it’s reflected in the binding too. It’s also thread-bound like most Moleskine products, so you can be assured that your sketchbook won’t come loose any time soon. It also has an elastic closure and expandable pockets for your extra papers and cards. The sketchbook has a bookmark so you can mark what page you’re working on if you have to leave your journal for a bit. It also leaves less room for minor cuts in the hand if you aren’t too careful. It has rounded corners to give it a more sophisticated and friendly look, reminiscent of modern watercolor journals sketchbooks. The 72 white pages in this album are acid-free and quite textured, making them perfect for watercolor and dry media like pencils and pens. This cover protects your illustrations from folding or getting damaged, especially around the edges.

This Moleskine watercolor sketchbook has a sleek back cover that is leather-like and durable, like all Moleskine notebooks and sketch pads. This watercolor album from their Art Collection isn’t any different. Moleskine is a journal brand that has been known to provide high quality and sturdiness across all their products. They’re also bound with natural linen to keep them in place. It’s perfect for wet media, dry media, or even a combo of the two. The white paper pages are thick and dual-sided, so you can make the most out of the space of the sketchbook. The pages are cold-press for texture and acid-free, so you don’t have to worry about the pages yellowing any time soon. There’s also an inner pocket for your cards and small artworks.

It also has many useful accessory features, including a ribbon bookmark and an elastic band to close your sketchbook shut.

It has a sturdy hardcover at the front to protect your artworks from folding and tearing at the edges. These sketchbooks are 8.25 x 8.25 inches, so they can fit in any standard bag, making them portable. The size is practical if you’re looking for something that isn’t big enough to be a poster but isn’t the size of a small writing journal either. This set, in particular, gives you bang for your buck because you get two sketchbooks. Among my favorite medium-sized sketchbooks is this Arteza one. I love sketchbooks that are just the right size-not too small but not too big.

What to Look for When Buying a Watercolor Sketchbook.

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