Arteza Watercolour Sketchbook 21 x 21 cm, Pack of 2, 68 Pages per Journal, 230gsm, Beige Hardcover, with Inner Pocket and Elastic Strap, for Watercolour Techniques and Mixed Media

Love these sketchbooks because the paper works well with all water based materials. A great all rounder.

These are so economical. The paper is really great for mixed media. For serious watercolour you’d want something thicker. But as an art journal 230g is absolutely fine for me. Love the cover and the square shape is my favourite and not the easiest to find. I bought the large and the small size - love them both.I’ve yet to come across an equivalent - square, at least 200gsm, textured paper, attractive design, under £13.

Really lovely sketchbooks. I am very happy with them.I love the square shape and the elastic closure.The paper alternates between textured and smooth so you can get different effects depending on what you want to paint. It is the same texture across a two page spread though, so you can work across both pages.

Nice thick paper, tolerates watercolour well, but the paper has some strange sometimes "oily" dots and markings which detracts from my watercolour paintings. I like the elastic strip to hold the books shut.

Lovely paper, takes watercolour paint very well without ruckling and I paint on both sides.

Really lovely sketchbooks. Excellent quality! Traditional cloth covering, nice unusual size. The book lies flat giving you a larger surface to work on, ideal for field sketching. The cold pressed paper is smooth and sturdy, enabling you to use a wide range of wet and dry media. Yet again great quality by Arteza.

There is one page where it will be watercolour (textured to hold the paint) but the other-side will be smooth?? This is repeated every page throughout the whole sketchbook. Don’t know how this slipped past the description!(Only half the pages would be useful for watercolour)

So pleased, the paper is the perfect weight and the linen cover is beautiful. The pocket on the inside is very useful