Dry materials (pencil, crayon, pastels, charcoal, fineliners, ink pens) You can buy pocket notebooks (like the one on the left) in department stores (like Hema in the UK, Netherlands, Belgium or France) for just €1 and you’re good to go. You can buy these of different brands, the quality doesn’t really matter. I also use a little pocket notebook (lined) for ideas for books and projects, which fits in my coat pocket. The paper is really thin and smooth, but perfect for my pencil sketches and notes.
Seawhite sketch books series#
In the beginning I found it confusing which series of Moleskine I had to pick, but I go for the green-series now at all times. I use the large edition, which fits into my handbag so I can take it along with me at all times. Jotting down ideas and scribblesįor generating ideas, jotting down little idea sparks, sketch thumbnails for comics and other notes, I prefer using Moleskine, the one with the elastic band on the side with plain pages. Rule of thumb is: grainy paper is usually not very suitable for wet materials, and the same goes for thinner paper. It often even says what kind of materials you can use in it. If you go into an art supply shop you will notice that on most covers of sketchbooks it will say if it’s suitable for wet or dry materials. Picking the right sketchbook means you’ve got to decide first what kind of materials you’re going to use in it.
I’ve noticed that the range of sketchbooks vary immensely depending on where you live. It depends on the country you live in and shop you go to what you can buy. I buy most of my sketchbooks in art supply shops I go to, so it’s often that I buy what is available to me.
The following list are my personal preferences, all non-sponsored. Seawhite of Brighton eco notebooks Define what you want to use a sketchbook for Use that sketchbook to the fullest! I dare you to fail. Process is only in making mistakes, so if you want to get better: make mistakes. Sketchbooks are meant to have fun in, to draw wildely, experiment and yes, occasionally ruin a complete sketchbook. That raises the bar quite high if you just started drawing and are finding your way on your creative path.ĭon’t let these Instagram-posts fool you. You see a lot of sketchbook pages on Instagram these days which barely are ‘sketches’ anymore. Sketchbook should be filled with doodles, drawings, sketches and mistakes. There’s no bigger waste of money than an unused sketchbook. I’ll walk you through the different kinds of my own personal favourites. But what sketchbook should you get?ĭepending on what you want to use it for, and what kind of materials you are using for your drawings and illustrations, the answer varies. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.If you’re an illustrator or just have a passion for drawing, you’ve probably been there: you’re in an art supply shop filled with the most lucious sketchbooks. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method. We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have, and once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase for the new item. Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns from gift cards. Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right. You can always contact us for any return questions on 01539435280 Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted. To start a return, you can contact us at If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase. To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unused, with tags and labels, and in its original packaging.
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