Sketching Notebooks

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Teacher Created Resources My Smart Start 8.5" x 11" Sketch Book, 48 Sheets/Book (TCR76549) image 1
Item: 1112249
Model: TCR76549

Children will love creating stories in their very own journal. The Smart Start Journals feature high quality paper and color coded lines that make writing easier and help build a strong foundation in penmanship. Each journal page has space for a picture. For grades K-1. Journals with Smart Start lines will make writing easier than before! High quality, color coded lines allow children to be successful with every journal entry. Each journal page has space for a picture and 5/8" spacing. 48 pages..Journal used for younger children to write and draw stories.Glue Bound.8-1/2" W x 11" L.48 Pages.Paperback Cover.Teacher Created Resources Smart start 1-2 drawing and story book journal allows to help children to create stories in their own books.

Price is  $12.79
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Strathmore 400 Series 9" x 12" Wire Bound Sketch Pad, 100 Sheets/Pad, 3/Bundle (STTP455303-3) image 1
Item: 24625342
Model: STTP455303-3

This sketch paper's toothy surface is perfect for capturing the nuances of every pencil stroke, while its durable construction withstands heavy erasing & blending. For professional artists, it offers a familiar yet refined experience, making it the go-to choice for sketches that demand both precision & spontaneity. The history of Strathmore Paper Company began on St. Patrick's Day in 1892 when its founder, Horace Moses, opened the Mittineague Paper Mill in West Springfield, MA. Strathmore has been a leading supplier of fine art papers for 130 years & founded with the belief that better paper makes better art. Strathmore provides artists of all levels with one of the widest ranges of quality surfaces for producing beautiful works of art, no matter the choice of medium. Listening to the needs of artists & providing inspiration, education, & innovating new products is at the core of what matters to Strathmore. The Strathmore 400 Series, easily recognized by its iconic brown cover, has been a staple in the hands of art students & professional artists. Known for its dependable quality & time-tested durability, this series of art paper provides high school art students, college art students, dedicated hobbyists & career artists a range of surfaces from practice to final pieces. Artists working with watercolor paint, acrylic paint, oil paint, pastel, colored pencil, charcoal, marker, pen, ink & more have a curated pad customized for their needs. Confidently create showcase-worthy pieces for galleries, competitions & online market places with this beloved brand! Sold as a pack of 3..GENERAL PURPOSE & HEAVYWEIGHT—Tackle sketch projects like figure drawing, still life, urban landscape, perspective & preliminary character design without worry of unsightly tears or creases.9" x 12".3 Pads.STRATHMORE PAPER MADE FOR PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS—The 400 Series features our best-level surface, recommended for collegiate art students, artists & hobbyists creating showcase-worthy pieces.Trusted by artists for decades, our sketch paper is often the constant companion of designers, illustrators, painters & cartoonists from the classroom through to professional careers.USE WITH MULTIPLE MATERIALS—Paper is intended for practicing techniques with graphite pencil, charcoal, pastel & other dry mediums.STRATHMORE: THE ARTIST'S CHOICE—Choosing an art surface is one of the most important decisions an artist makes in determining the outcome of their work. Artists choose Strathmore..Introducing the Strathmore 400 Series Sketch Pad—a trusted companion for art students for decades, beloved for its reliability & quality

Price is  $48.99
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Strathmore 300 Series 11" x 14" Wire Bound Drawing Sketch Pad, 50 Sheets/Pad, 3/Bundle (STTP3401103-3) image 1
Item: 24625374
Model: STTP3401103-3

With a medium surface finish, this pad offers good erasure with pencil & colored pencil & readily accepts charcoal & sketching sticks. The Strathmore 300 Series Drawing Pad is also rated good for marker, mixed media, soft pastel, & oil pastel. The history of Strathmore Paper Company began on St. Patrick's Day in 1892 when its founder, Horace Moses, opened the Mittineague Paper Mill in West Springfield, MA. Strathmore has been a leading supplier of fine art papers for 130 years & founded with the belief that better paper makes better art. Strathmore provides artists of all levels with one of the widest ranges of quality surfaces for producing beautiful works of art, no matter the choice of medium. Listening to the needs of artists & providing inspiration, education, & innovating new products is at the core of what matters to Strathmore. The Strathmore 300 Series provides art students & intermediate hobbyists a range of better quality paper for quick studies, technical practice & final pieces in art class or at home. Including a wide variety of surface types, artists working with watercolor paint, acrylic paint, oil paint, pastel, colored pencil, charcoal, marker, pen, ink & more have a curated pad customized for their needs. Trusted by art teachers & affordable for parents & students, the 300 Series is the best way to help build confidence in intermediate artists! Sold as a pack of 3..MADE FOR CHARCOAL, COLORED PENCIL & PASTEL—Paper retains pigment well & works for techniques like pressure strokes, blending, shading, lifting & scumbling.11" x 14".CREATE ANYWHERE WITH A LAY FLAT ART PAD—Our paper is bound with strong wire & protected with a card stock cover & chipboard backing.3 Pads.The 300 Series features our intermediate-level surface, recommended for art students & hobbyists looking to improve their creative skills, techniques & practice collegiate-level artwork.DRAWING PAPER FOR ART CLASS & HOME ART PROJECTS—Expand your drawing skills with a medium weight, lightly textured surface made to withstand erasing multiple times over.STRATHMORE: THE ARTIST'S CHOICE—Choosing an art surface is one of the most important decisions an artist makes in determining the outcome of their work. Artists choose Strathmore..The Strathmore 300 Series Drawing Pad contains a medium weight student grade drawing paper perfect for artists of all levels

Price is  $36.79
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Strathmore 300 Series 11" x 17" Tape Bound Vellum Sketch Pad, 24 Sheets/Pad (STTP3421171) image 1
Item: 24625362
Model: STTP3421171

The term Bristol derives from the early days of European papermaking when mills would send their finest papers to Bristol, England to be pasted together to form heavyweight drawing sheets. Our 300 Series Bristol paper is a popular choice among many artists because of the quality paper at a very reasonable price. It comes in a number of pad sizes, loose sheets, & large rolls. It is a 'bristol weight' at 100lb. (270gsm), & is perfect for finished art. Look for it in smooth & vellum surfaces. The history of Strathmore Paper Company began on St. Patrick's Day in 1892 when its founder, Horace Moses, opened the Mittineague Paper Mill in West Springfield, MA. Strathmore has been a leading supplier of fine art papers for 130 years & founded with the belief that better paper makes better art. Strathmore provides artists of all levels with one of the widest ranges of quality surfaces for producing beautiful works of art, no matter the choice of medium. Listening to the needs of artists & providing inspiration, education, & innovating new products is at the core of what matters to Strathmore. The Strathmore 300 Series provides art students & intermediate hobbyists a range of better quality paper for quick studies, technical practice & final pieces in art class or at home. Including a wide variety of surface types, artists working with watercolor paint, acrylic paint, oil paint, pastel, colored pencil, charcoal, marker, pen, ink & more have a curated pad customized for their needs. Trusted by art teachers & affordable for parents & students, the 300 Series is the best way to help build confidence in intermediate artists!.VELLUM FINISH POPULAR AMONG PENCIL ILLUSTRATORS—Our vellum Bristol paper has subtle peaks & valleys to grab dry media such as graphite; allowing for even shading & deeper tones.11" x 17".CREATE ANYWHERE WITH A LAY FLAT ART PAD—Our paper is bound with strong tape & protected with a card stock cover & chipboard backing.1 Pad.The 300 Series features our intermediate-level surface, recommended for art students & hobbyists looking to improve their creative skills, techniques & practice collegiate-level artwork.HEAVYWEIGHT BRISTOL DRAWING PAPER—Born from the traditional English papermaking process, our Bristol Paper is a strong, stiff art surface that doesn't require additional mounting.STRATHMORE: THE ARTIST'S CHOICE—Choosing an art surface is one of the most important decisions an artist makes in determining the outcome of their work. Artists choose Strathmore..Bristol generally describes a heavyweight drawing paper

Price is  $27.99
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Pacon Ecology 8.5" x 11" Spiral Bound Sketch Pad, 70 Sheets/Pad (PAC4798) image 1
Item: 1135048
Model: P4798

Recycled 60 lb. medium weight White drawing paper in a convenient sketch diary. Contains 100% total recycled content with 40% post-consumer fiber. Perfect for quick study sketches and drawings. Spiral bound to keep all of your drawings in one place..Dimensions: 8-1/2" x 11".70 sheets, sketch paper.Green chipboard cover.70 sheets/pack.Premium sketch paper.Acid free.Recycled spiral bound sketch diary perfect for sketching, note-taking and drawings

Price is  $9.99
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Staples 1-Subject Notebook, 8" x 10.5", Graph Ruled, 70 Sheets, Green (ST23987C) image 1
Item: 132709
Model: ST23987C

Keep your ideas organized with this graph-ruled green spiral notebook. The 5 x 5 standard graph ruling provides ample space for sketches and floor plans. This Staples 8 x 10.5-inch green graph-ruled spiral notebook has 70 sheets to fulfill your paper needs..1-subject notebook is great for school, home or work projects.Plot equations or create detailed drawings on 70 sheets of graph paper.Green duplex cardstock cover.Wirebound for added durability.3-hole punched.Squared format, 5 squares per inch.Create scale plans and other detailed drawings with this Staples 8 x 10.5-inch green graph-ruled spiral notebook.

Price is  $3.89
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Borden & Riley 14" x 17" Bristol Sketch Pad, 12 Sheets/Pad (80691) image 1
Item: 1717634
Model: 80691

The premium rough rendering surface! Bristol is an artist quality, true two-ply pasted, drawing Bristol Board with a neutral pH for the best possible archival characteristics. Both sides of the sheet are identical and may be reversed for economy. Availa ble in both a vellum and plate surface. The vellum (kid) surface is designed for dry wash, pencil, air brush, pastel, acrylics, brush and wash, lone and wash, or markers. The plate (smooth) surface is designed for pen, pencil, and markers. Both surfaces will handle erasure and reworking. Xerox compatible. 12 sheets per each tape-bound pad..Premium rough rendering surface is an artist quality, true two-ply pasted, drawing Bristol Board.Neutral pH for the best possible archival characteristics.Both sides of the sheet are identical and may be reversed for economy.Available in both a vellum and plate surface.Vellum (kid) surface is designed for dry wash, pencil, air brush, pastel, acrylics, brush and wash, lone and wash, or markers.Plate (smooth) surface is designed for pen, pencil, and markers.Both surfaces will handle erasure and reworking.Xerox compatible.12 sheets per each tape-bound pad.size: 14 in. x 17 in.

Price is  $51.49
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Borden & Riley 14" x 17" Tape Bound Bristol Sketch Pad, 12 Sheets/Pad (15332) image 1
Item: 1717635
Model: 15332

The premium rough rendering surface! Bristol is an artist quality, true two-ply pasted, drawing Bristol Board with a neutral pH for the best possible archival characteristics. Both sides of the sheet are identical and may be reversed for economy. Availa ble in both a vellum and plate surface. The vellum (kid) surface is designed for dry wash, pencil, air brush, pastel, acrylics, brush and wash, lone and wash, or markers. The plate (smooth) surface is designed for pen, pencil, and markers. Both surfaces will handle erasure and reworking. Xerox compatible. 12 sheets per each tape-bound pad..Premium rough rendering surface is an artist quality, true two-ply pasted, drawing Bristol board.Neutral pH for the best possible archival characteristics.Both sides of the sheet are identical and may be reversed for economy.Available in both a vellum and plate surface.Vellum (kid) surface is designed for dry wash, pencil, air brush, pastel, acrylics, brush and wash, lone and wash, or markers.Plate (smooth) surface is designed for pen, pencil, and markers.Both surfaces will handle erasure and reworking.Xerox compatible.12 sheets per each tape-bound pad.Size: 14" x 17"

Price is  $52.79
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About Sketching Notebooks

Sketching notebooks are essential tools for artists, designers, and anyone who enjoys capturing their ideas on paper. These notebooks provide a versatile canvas for sketching, doodling, and note-taking, making them perfect for both professional and personal use.

Designed to accommodate various drawing styles and mediums, sketching notebooks come in a range of sizes and formats. Whether you prefer a portable option for on-the-go creativity or a larger format for detailed artwork, there’s a sketching notebook to suit your needs.

When choosing a sketching notebook, consider features such as paper weight, texture, and binding type. Heavier paper is ideal for wet media, while textured surfaces can enhance pencil and charcoal drawings, allowing for greater detail and depth in your work.

Additionally, look for notebooks with durable covers and sturdy bindings that can withstand frequent use. Many sketching notebooks also offer perforated pages for easy removal, making it convenient to display or share your artwork without damaging the integrity of the book.

What is a sketching notebook used for?

  • A sketching notebook is primarily used for drawing, sketching, and jotting down ideas. It serves as a portable canvas for artists and designers to express their creativity and capture inspiration on the go.

What type of paper is best for sketching?

  • The best paper for sketching depends on the medium used. Heavier, textured paper is ideal for pencil and charcoal, while smoother paper works well for ink and markers. Always consider the weight and finish of the paper for your specific needs.

Are sketching notebooks suitable for watercolor?

  • Some sketching notebooks are designed specifically for watercolor use, featuring thicker, more absorbent paper. It's important to check the specifications to ensure the notebook can handle wet media without warping or bleeding.

What size sketching notebook should I choose?

  • The size of your sketching notebook should depend on your intended use. Smaller notebooks are great for travel and quick sketches, while larger formats allow for more detailed work and are better suited for studio settings.

Can I use markers in a sketching notebook?

  • Yes, many sketching notebooks can accommodate markers, but it's essential to choose one with paper that can handle ink without bleeding through. Look for notebooks specifically designed for mixed media if you plan to use various types of pens and markers.

How many pages do sketching notebooks typically have?

  • Sketching notebooks typically range from 20 to over 100 pages, depending on the design and purpose. Consider how often you sketch and choose a notebook that offers enough pages for your creative endeavors.