Tag: sketchbooks

Review: The Aimporium Sketchbook

August 10, 2021 · Supplies · Reading Time: 6 minutes

The Aimporium is an awesome little sketchbook and a fantastic example of an intrepid artist making exactly what they want to exist. If Amy can figure out how to make hardbound sketchbooks economically, it could be a game changer…!

Review: Artist’s Loft Hardcover Sketchbook

April 28, 2021 · Supplies · Reading Time: 5 minutes

A hardcover sketchbook with 220 pages at $6.99 MSRP is incredible, but the Artist’s Loft sketchbook doesn’t feel cheap, despite the price.

5 Reasons to Sketch on Paper

March 1, 2021 · Miscellaneous · Reading Time: 8 minutes

Don’t get me wrong. Sketching digitally is great. I’m not suggesting that all sketching be done traditionally, only that you consider spending some time doing it. Even if you’re not an artist.

Photo composite of the front and back covers of the Sketchnote Ideabook

Review: Sketchnote Ideabook

February 15, 2021February 15, 2021 · Supplies · Reading Time: 6 minutes

The Sketchnote Ideabook is very well made, but it’s not for me — which is maybe obvious, since it was made specifically for sketchnoters, and I’m not a sketchnoter.

Open sketchbook with a drawing of an egret

Review: Denik Hardcover Sketchbook

February 1, 2021February 15, 2022 · Supplies · Reading Time: 5 minutes

The Denik hardcover sketchbook is of fantastic quality, which makes it fun and easy to draw in — and what more can you ask of a sketchbook? It’s a little pricey at MSRP, but if you can find it on sale, get it!

Stack of finished sketchbooks with dates on the spines

How to Finish a Sketchbook

January 25, 2021 · Artist Resources · Reading Time: 9 minutes

So you’ve accumulated a bunch of sketchbooks over the years, each with a few pages used, but none of them finished. What a shame! It can be incredibly satisfying to finish a sketchbook, and if you can make it through just one, the rest will be easier!

Review: Studio Oh! Deconstructed Sketchbook

October 14, 2020October 15, 2020 · Supplies · Reading Time: 5 minutes

The Studio Oh! Deconstructed Sketchbook has good paper, a unique canvas cover, and lay-flat binding, but it’s pretty pricey for a A5(ish) size sketchbook.

Review: Barnes and Noble Rainbow Sketchbook

July 20, 2020July 20, 2020 · Supplies · Reading Time: 5 minutes

This super generic and indistinct sketchbook from Barnes and Noble is pretty good, actually.

Review: Peter Pauper Press Large Premium Sketchbook

June 30, 2020March 19, 2021 · Supplies · Reading Time: 6 minutes

Due to its first-glance similarities, the large premium sketchbook by Peter Pauper Press was one of the first sketchbooks I picked up in an attempt to find a replacement for the discontinued Punctuate sketchbook.

RIP: Punctuate Sketchbook

June 22, 2020February 17, 2022 · Supplies · Reading Time: 7 minutes

Some time ago, Barnes and Noble discontinued its Punctuate brand hardcover sketchbook. I’d feared this day for a long time. Here is a eulogy for my favourite sketchbook, the best sketchbook ever. I’ll miss it a lot!!