Tag: sketchbooks

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

Review: Sketchnote Ideabook

February 15, 2021February 15, 2021 · Supplies

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, 2021 · Supplies

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

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

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

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

Review: Peter Pauper Press Large Premium Sketchbook

June 30, 2020June 30, 2020 · Supplies

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.

The Best Sketchbook Ever, RIP

June 22, 2020June 30, 2020 · Supplies

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!!