{"id":167,"date":"2012-08-31T18:14:00","date_gmt":"2012-08-31T18:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aisaziacreations.com\/blog\/2012\/08\/31\/choosing-sketchbook\/"},"modified":"2018-06-17T19:25:14","modified_gmt":"2018-06-17T19:25:14","slug":"choosing-sketchbook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aisaziacreations.com\/blog\/choosing-sketchbook\/","title":{"rendered":"How to choose a Sketchbook"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">So you want to know how to choose a sketchbook? Good for you! The guide below is based on my personal experiences when choosing a sketchbook. The first step is to decide what type of sketchbook you want!<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">Note: I do have some affiliate links below, it doesn&#8217;t charge you extra if you purchase anything from the links but it does help support me if you want to help support me! Thank you!<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Size<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>They can come in small (approx. 3&#215;5 inches), medium (approx. 5&#215;8 inches), or large (approx. 9&#215;12 inches\u00a0or larger). I would pick it up from your local art\/craft store like Utrecht, Dick Blick, Michael\u2019s, or Jo-Anns with a 40% or 50% coupon. If you don&#8217;t want to leave your house you can always get it from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2kZ2GyZ\">Amazon<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s probably best to stick to one sketchbook at a time but I tend to have two or three\u00a0sketchbooks at a time. That\u2019s because I have a large 9&#215;12 one I carry in a backpack and smaller ones that I carry in a purse\/bag or pocket for whenever I feel inspired.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Paper Weight<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>You might want a heavier weight of paper if you have a heavy hand or one that contains some cotton fibers for quick watercolor washes and to prevent the paper from buckling or warping. Normally you\u2019d want 75 gsm or higher depending how heavy of a hand you have if you&#8217;re planning on primarily using dry mediums. If you want to quick watercolor washes I recommend at least 140 gsm.<\/li>\n<li>I find that 100 gsm seems to work for me since I usually use dry materials and handles light washes but it does buckle the paper, but that doesn&#8217;t bother me. If it bothers you, you&#8217;d might want to use 150 gsm or more.<\/li>\n<li>I like measuring by the \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paper_density\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;\">grammage (aka gsm)<\/span><\/a> because it\u2019s easier to tell if it\u2019s thicker or not. You might also want\u00a0to consider eco-friendly paper or paper made from sustainable sources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Color Design<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>I usually prefer either a solid color or one with a really neat design that appeals to me. Normally I default to the standard black color or company design. If you feel adventurous you can choose whatever colors you want.<\/li>\n<li>I like to put stickers and doodles on my covers to personalize my sketchbooks.<\/li>\n<li>I&#8217;ve discovered <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2JtV4Pt\">Traveler&#8217;s Notebooks<\/a> (aka: TNs) which are typically made of leather but the paper is replaceable and held in by elastics. Think of it like a refillable cover that changes and ages as you use it. I&#8217;ve found that I plan on using this method from here on out. Not only is it more eco-friendly, the weight of the notebook isn&#8217;t as heavy. I am able to customize the paper I want to use and can change them out as I need. It is a bit of an investment but you can also make or buy your inserts with whatever is your favorite type of paper if you enjoy the process<\/li>\n<li>The most important thing is that the sketchbook appeals, interests, and inspires you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Soft\/Hard Cover<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>Next you\u2019ll want to think about whether you\u2019d like a soft cover or hard cover design.<\/li>\n<li>I personally like hard covers because they get tossed around in my bag\/backpack without a problem. Unfortunately, I found that<br \/>\nout when I had softcover sketchbooks. After awhile the edges started\u00a0curling and became dog-eared from the abuse. Furthermore, I accidentally spilled food and liquids on my soft cover sketchbooks and now they\u00a0don\u2019t look so pretty.<\/li>\n<li>Take my advice and consider whether you\u2019re klutzy enough like me to make my mistakes and choose your books accordingly.<\/li>\n<li>Hard covers tend to be a little heavier than the soft covers but they\u00a0make pretty sturdy backboards when drawing out in the field. But if weight is an issue for you, I recommend the soft covers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Binding<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>Now\u00a0we\u2019re getting a little more nit-picky on the types of sketchbooks such\u00a0as the binding and enclosures. You normally want a sketchbook that is typically like a normal book and lies flat.\u00a0That way it allows you to utilize the entire page and there isn\u2019t a<br \/>\n\u201chump\u201d that will distort your drawing. Another thing, you may not want to use this type of binding for gluing images or sticking a lot of loose\u00a0pages in it because it might break the binding. If you do, you might\u00a0want to remove some pages first. Don&#8217;t throw it away though! You can still reuse it for other projects. It&#8217;s something I realized a bit too late so learn from my mistake!<\/li>\n<li>Then there are spiraled notebooks which\u00a0always lie flat but the spirals may get in your way when drawing or be\u00a0uncomfortable to rest your hands upon. An easy remedy is to turn the sketchbook so that the spirals are on top or bottom so they don&#8217;t get in your way. I would recommend using this type of binding if you like to draw on flat surfaces or plan to stick a lot of paper in your book. It also makes it easier to scan in pages in a flatbed scanner if you keep a sketchblog.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"font-family: inherit;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Enclosures<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>There are many types of enclosures but the more you want the more expensive it can be. Most sketchbooks don&#8217;t have any enclosures at all although you can create your own with a binder clip or a large rubber band. Again, it depends on if you want your pages protected or not. You can be as creative as you like for closing your book. I personally don&#8217;t really use an enclosure in my sketchbook but I do use the ones that come with my notebooks because they are there.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Paper Type<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2JuvBWe\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;\">Strathmore provides recycled sketchbooks<\/span><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Maq74F\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;\">Strathmore Wind Power sketch paper<\/span> <\/a>made completely from wind power if you are willing to pay a little extra.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2JxK4Av\">Stillman and Birn<\/a> is a brand of sketchbooks that have been really popular with artists lately online. It&#8217;s made of cellulose paper but it handles watercolors decently but don&#8217;t expect it to do as well as professional watercolor paper like <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2JwbKWK\">Arches<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2JoANPp\">Canson<\/a> has a nice line of sketchbooks that you may want to take a look at as well that support sustainable sources.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2JKAoGa\">Moleskine<\/a> has a loyal following of creatives including artists. I heard the paper quality has suffered and that earlier versions have better paper than the current versions.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2M5CzCN\">Fabriano<\/a> has several lines of respectable sketchbooks and a good professional watercolor paper line as well.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2JtWKIL\">Handbook <\/a>is company who other artists have recommended that provide quality sketchbooks for all types of mediums.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2MdwTGL\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;\">Ecopaper<\/span><\/a> has sketchbooks made from alternative sources such as bananas, coffee, and\u00a0hemp.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Joz9gH\">Art Alternatives<\/a> is a decent sketchbook if you like to sketch with pencil or pen. Not recommended for fountain pens as they have more tooth that may wear down your nibs quicker. I find it great for pencil, ballpoint \/ gel pen, or colored pencils.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Summary<\/b>: Things to consider when buying a sketchbook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">Size (small (approx. 3\u201dx5\u201d), medium (approx. 5\u201dx8\u201d), or large (approx. 9\u201dx12\u201d or larger))<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">Weight of the paper<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">Color\/Design<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">Soft cover\/Hard cover<\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Paper type preference<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To me, choosing a new sketchbook is one of my favorite parts about keeping a sketchbook. Starting something new with a fresh start. Finding and experimenting on the different types of paper. Some artists are easy to please but there are others who are still looking for THE ONE sketchbook for them. Some hands-on creatives even go as far as making their own sketchbooks. As I grow and experiment I&#8217;m learning what I like and it&#8217;s been a fun journey! I hope you enjoy it as well!<\/p>\n<p>Technically you can use whatever paper you want, even a notebook if you don\u2019t mind the lines. Personally I could do both but I like not having the lines on my artwork when I scan them in. It might be cheaper but I like the archival purposes of sketchbooks rather than cheap notebooks. I&#8217;ve also known and have done something where I just drew on loose leaf paper and put them in a binder but I prefer keeping a somewhat chronological order to my sketch progress now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Once you decide on your sketchbook now is the real fun!<\/div>\n<p>Meanwhile, check out some of these great articles also about choosing a sketchbook if you&#8217;re still on the fence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stutler.cc\/other\/sketchbook\/sketchbook_c_01.html\">http:\/\/www.stutler.cc\/other\/sketchbook\/sketchbook_c_01.html<\/a> &#8211; Highly recommend reading this article<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.stutler.cc\/sketching\/articles\/moleskine.html\">http:\/\/www.stutler.cc\/sketching\/articles\/moleskine.html<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/joymk.hubpages.com\/hub\/How-to-Choose-a-Sketchbook-for-Beginning-Artists\">http:\/\/joymk.hubpages.com\/hub\/How-to-Choose-a-Sketchbook-for-Beginning-Artists<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.larrydmarshall.com\/how-do-you-choose-a-new-sketchbook\/\">http:\/\/www.larrydmarshall.com\/how-do-you-choose-a-new-sketchbook\/<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/suite101.com\/article\/how-to-choose-a-sketchbook-a159425\">http:\/\/suite101.com\/article\/how-to-choose-a-sketchbook-a159425<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/cwtam.inobscuro.com\/my-sketchbooks-comparison-131\/\">http:\/\/cwtam.inobscuro.com\/my-sketchbooks-comparison-131\/<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/museartanddesign.com\/2011\/03\/sketchbooks-surfaces-and-weights\/\">http:\/\/museartanddesign.com\/2011\/03\/sketchbooks-surfaces-and-weights\/<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lifeofanarchitect.com\/tools-of-the-trade-sketchbook\/\">http:\/\/www.lifeofanarchitect.com\/tools-of-the-trade-sketchbook\/<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Google more about it if these don&#8217;t cut it out for you. \ud83d\ude00 Have fun! As always, feel free to leave a comment or question!<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Do you guys have a favorite type of sketchbook? If so, let me know in the comments below! I&#8217;d love to hear about it!<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So you want to know how to choose a sketchbook? Good for you! The guide below is based on my personal experiences when choosing a sketchbook. The first step is to decide what type of sketchbook you want! Note: I do have some affiliate links below, it doesn&#8217;t charge you extra if you purchase anything from the links but it does help support me if you want to help support me! Thank you! Size They can come in small (approx. 3&#215;5 inches), medium (approx. 5&#215;8 inches), or large (approx. 9&#215;12 inches\u00a0or larger). 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