recommended sketchbooks and journals

 

Below you’ll find a list of basic art supplies that I highly recommend for sketching, illustration, design, art journaling, watercolours, and mixed-media. If you need help choosing, here are some tips on How to Choose a Journal That You’ll Love. Thanks for your support…as a partner of the Amazon Associates program, clicking through the links supports Desiree East Studios.



Moleskine Classic Notebook, Soft Cover, XL (7.5" x 9.5") Plain/Blank, Black

Strathmore 400 Series Visual Watercolor Journal, 90 LB 5.5"x8" Cold Press, Wire Bound, 34 Sheets

Canson Artist Series Mix Media Pad,
9” x 12”, Side Wire Bound, 30 Sheets

Moleskine Art Watercolor Album, Hard Cover, Large (5" x 8.25") Plain/Blank, Black

Strathmore Hardbound Sketch Art Journal, 11" x 14", 192 Pages

Speedball, Travelogue Drawing Book, Square 5-1/2 x 5-1/2, Ivory Black Artist Journal

Canson 180 Degree Art Book Paper Pad, Hardbound, 8.3 x 11.7 Inch, 80 Sheets

Canson XL Series Mix Media Paper Pad, Heavyweight, Fine Texture, Heavy Sizing for Wet and Dry Media, Side Wire Bound, 98 Pound, 7 x 10 Inch, 60 Sheets

Canson ArtBook Artist Series 7" x 10" Wirebound Sketchbook, 80 sheets

Pentalic Traveler Pocket Journal Sketch, 8" x 6", Black