Moleskine Watercolour Notebook

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The paper doesn’t disappoint, either. Hot pressed and 100% cotton, it’s incredibly smooth. That makes it the best sketchbook for markers by a long way. Watercolor paper comes in two main types – students’ or artists’ quality. Top-quality artists’ paper will be acid-free and last a long time without your paint fading. Shizen uses 100% recycled paper from cotton cloths to make high-quality art paper that everyone can enjoy. The process starts in India and gets shipped all across the globe to put excellent paper into everyone’s hands.

Opting for durable paper is essential, especially if you’re taking your sketchbook on the go. You want your surface to protect and help preserve your art as well as possible! Light paper is more likely to ripple or tear if you use a lot of water. That doesn’t mean that light paper is of low quality. Arteza offers a solid affordable alternative in the world of watercolor notebooks. With a decent 9 x 12 inches size and an impressive weight of 300 gsm, this notebook offers excellent value for money. The cold-pressed texture with fine grain and internal sizing makes it a versatile work surface for watercolors and other mediums and while this sketchbook might not be made of archival paper, it’s great for practicing and casual illustration.The Winsor & Newton Professional is a compact notebook designed specifically for professional artists. With a size of 5” x 7” inches and 300 gsm paper, this notebook offers exceptional quality for high-end projects. The cold-pressed texture with fine grain and internal sizing meets the expectations of professionals and is able to resist heavy washes and lots of water.

In a sketchbook, that’s an important thing to think about! You don’t want your other designs to get blurred or destroyed. Both cold- and hot-press papers have advantages and disadvantages. The extra roughness of cold-press makes it more absorbent and great for any watercolor technique. However, it gives you less time to work with the paint before it dries, and the colors become somewhat dull.Cold-pressed paper, on the other hand, is the standard for most sketchbooks, it’s got a bit of texture, which is fantastic for holding onto pigment and water. This makes blending a dream, and it’s forgiving enough for both beginners and experienced artists. If you’re unsure what to get, this is usually your safest bet. Sizing

You want to store your watercolor sketchbook somewhere it can stay flat and dry. It’s also best to keep it in a place that is temperature and humidity-controlled. When possible, keep the book closed and out of direct light so the color doesn’t degrade. Which is better: Cold-pressed or hot-pressed watercolor paper? Altogether, it’s a fantastic product for artists. The handy size allows you to express your creativity while remaining portable. So, you can draw and paint both at home and on the go.In watercolor, Arches is the best, that’s why the Arches Watercolor Travel Journal stands out as the premium option in the world of watercolor notebooks. With a size of 6” x 10” inches and 300 gsm paper with internal and external sizing, this notebook offers the highest quality for demanding artists. The cold-pressed texture with fine grain provides an exceptional working surface for watercolors. It’s hard to beat the value of Strathmore papers, which is why Strathmore’s Hardbound 400 series is at the top of my list for beginners and intermediate artists.