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Artist Sketchbooks

Hardback Sketchbooks
Softback Sketchbooks
Spiral Bound Sketchbooks
Spiral Bound Watercolour Sketchbooks

The artist's sketchbook is an crucial item for anyone who wants to be able to commit ideas to paper when they are inspired. It can give you an ideal space to experiment and work out preliminary ideas before you take your project onto a larger domain. Artist sketchbooks can also be a creation in their own right! There are sketchbooks here of all different sizes and for many different styles. With all the possible tastes and requirements in mind, we have brought together a great variety of sketchbooks here, so do stock up and let your imagination run wild!

Hardback Sketchbooks

If you like a strong, solid, traditional form of sketchbook, then we would highly recommend the excellent collection of hardback sketchbooks that we have brought together. They are all reliably well-made, so that they will be your trusty companion without any chance of damage. Choose from a collection which includes hardback sketchbooks of many different sizes.

Softback Sketchbooks

If you like a sketchbook to be a little bit easier to transport, then we would point you towards our selection of softback sketchbooks. Not quite as heavy, but equally high quality in their construction, these softback options could give you a great day-to-day option for your sketching and drawing needs.

Spiral Bound Sketchbooks

There are also spiral bound sketchbooks with lighter colours sheets. You will find options for all different kinds of drawing and painting; in all of these variations, the spiral mechanism is a really appealing feature, as it allows the pages easily to fold flat while you are working away. They are also easy to tear out pages.

Spiral Bound Black Paper/Card

But sketchbooks are not simply for drawing and sketching, as spiral bound black paper books show. As well as providing for your drawing, these are excellent for photographs and other kinds of presentation. These books, for example, could offer you a way to present your personal studies or indeed mount your project work.

Spiral Bound Watercolour

Those who favour watercolours are not left out of the equation, as there are some supremely well made spiral bound books for watercolour painting too. These have all the benefits of convenience, but also have the correct kind of paper needed for you to be able to put your watercolours to good use.

Leather Bound Sketchbooks

For extra special projects or as fabulous gifts for artists, the leather bound sketchbooks are a real treat. The leather covering give a tactile feel to the sketchbook that will make you want to treasure it. These leather bound sketchbooks offer something above and beyond the standard, and could be the basis for an artist sketchbook as a piece of art in it's own right, or for a creative journal.

Seawhite Travel Journal A5 - Alternate Lined and Plain Seawhite Travel Journal A5 - Alternate Lined and Plain
£10.20
Out of stock
Travel Journal 5A Alternate lined and plain sheets 130gsm weight Similar to much more expensive sketch books on the high street, the Travel Journal is an elegant and practical little sketchbook for those on the move. A5 Size Contains 128 pages (64 leaves) 130gsm cartridge paper Faux Leather cover Expandable inner pocket for storage Place marker ribbon Elastic outer band to keep contents secure
Seawhite A5 Concertina Art Sketchbook Seawhite A5 Concertina Art Sketchbook
£11.50
2 in stock
A5 Concertina Sketchbook A5 Concertina Sketchbook is a fantastic concept for display. This versatile hardback book has no fewer than 70 possible working surfaces. Each page is 2 sheets joined together to give extra stability. A unique and much talked about product. 70 pages. 140gsm paper. Comes in a hard carrying case.
Art Creation Hardback Sketchbooks 140gsm 80 Sheets Art Creation Hardback Sketchbooks 140gsm 80 Sheets offer
£4.95
£4.35
In stock
Talens Art Creation Sketchbooks with 80 sheets of quality 140gsm paper, soft imitation leather black cover.  Perfect stocking filler gifts for artists! Black Leather Imitation with beautiful soft textured feel, an elastic band to keep your sketchbook closed and your artwork safe.  A silky black ribbon to keep you on the right page for your next sketch. 80 Sheets: 140gsm/90lbs: Acid Free Ivory pape…
Ring Bound Maroon Hardback Sketchbook A4 160gsm White Sized Paper Ring Bound Maroon Hardback Sketchbook A4 160gsm White Sized Paper
£13.25
5 in stock
Arboreta Sketchbook with 48 leaves - Spiral Bound A4 Size 160gsm White Cartridge ES - meaning paper has internal and external sizing for strength Hardback with over-sized ring bound spine.  This generous ring binder allows you to add paintings, artwork and media.   The good quality cartridge paper is recommended for graphite, pencil and inks.
Fabriano Classic Artists Blue Journal - Drawing Paper 90gsm 12x16cm Fabriano Classic Artists Blue Journal - Drawing Paper 90gsm 12x16cm
£14.05
1 in stock
Fabriano Classic Artists Blue Journal 12x16cm (4.7"x6.3") Cream and White Ingres Paper 90gsm 96 Sheets Stitched sections glued on long edge These beautiful Fabriano Classic Artists Journal books are filled with two shades of Fabriano ingres 90gsm paper. Fabriano Artists Journal in the Classic version are distinguished by its refined blue cover. Produced with Ingres laid paper in 2 different fast t…
Hahnemuhle Sketch & Note A6 x 2 Booklets Blue/Green Hahnemuhle Sketch & Note A6 x 2 Booklets Blue/Green
£5.25
Out of stock
2 x Sketch & Note Booklets with 40 pages in each book - Pocket size A6 One blue and one green cover book 125gsm/57lbs sketch paper perfect for drawings and pens Natural white paper, stitched binding, hardwearing and the ideal travel companion. The full-grain natural-white 125 gsm paper is perfectly suited for drawings and notes with pens of any kind. Sketch & Note comes in a two copy bundle
Saunders Waterford Fat Pad 425gsm/200lbs Not 28x38cms Saunders Waterford Fat Pad 425gsm/200lbs Not 28x38cms
£91.22
£71.85
2 in stock
Saunders Waterford Fat Pad Heavy Weight 425gsm 200lbs NOT 20 Sheets 28 x 38cmscms A quality Ring Bound Watercolour Sketch Pad with 20 sheets of Saunders Waterford Watercolour Paper. The 425gsm/200lbs paper weight allows watercolour painting without the need of stretching paper. Saunders Watercolour paper has a creamy colour. This pad has a Not surface, medium texture and can be recommended for wat…
Seawhite Art Sketchbook - Jumbo Square Hardback Seawhite Art Sketchbook - Jumbo Square Hardback
£14.30
Out of stock
Square Sketchbook with hard cover, Large Size :140gsm, 25cm x 25cm Traditional black cloth covered hardback sketchbooks, well made basic jumbo square size for art projects available in portrait and landscape format. High quality hardbacked sketchbook. Attractive, traditional black cloth covers Strong, sewn binding. Containing quality 140gsm All-Media cartirdge paper Acid-free paper Sized for extra…
Seawhite Travel Journal A6 - Alternate Lined and Plain Seawhite Travel Journal A6 - Alternate Lined and Plain
£7.35
Out of stock
Pocket size Travel Journal A6 Alternate lined and plain sheets 130gsm weight Similar to much more expensive sketch books on the high street, the Travel Journal is an elegant and practical little sketchbook for those on the move. A6 Size Contains 128 pages (64 leaves) 130gsm cartridge paper Faux Leather cover Expandable inner pocket for storage Place marker ribbon Elastic outer band to keep content…
Art Creation Red Hardback Sketchbook 12x12cm 140gsm Art Creation Red Hardback Sketchbook 12x12cm 140gsm new in
£7.50
£6.55
4 in stock
Square Hardcover Red Sketchbook Talens Art Creation Sketchbooks with 80 sheets of quality 140gsm paper, soft imitation leather red cover.  Perfect small gifts for artists! 12cm x 12cm (4.7" x 4.7") Red Leather Imitation with beautiful soft textured feel, an elastic band to keep your sketchbook closed and your artwork safe.  A silky red ribbon to keep you on the right page for your next sketch. 80…
Art Creation Sketchbook Art Deco 12x12cm 140g 80 Sheets Art Creation Sketchbook Art Deco 12x12cm 140g 80 Sheets new in
£7.75
£7.50
4 in stock
Art Deco Black and Gold Cover Art Creation Hardback Sketch Book Square 12cm x 12cm (4.7" x 4.7") 80 sheets 140gsm / 94lbs Acid Free paper Talens Art Creation sketchbooks are sturdy, hard-bound sketchbooks perfect for drawing, journaling, urban sketching, field studies and more! Ideal for use with pencil, pa stel, acrylics, gouache, ink, charcoal, and light washes of wet media. They contain 80 shee…
Derwent Sketch & Store A5 Portrait Derwent Sketch & Store A5 Portrait
£10.99
£9.60
Out of stock
Derwent Sketch & Store A5 Portrait Quality Derwent hardback sketchbooks with wider rings to accomodate extra paper. Elastic band to keep loose sheets in place and an expanding pocket at the back to store additional items. A5 sketchbooks has 56 sheets of paper. 165gsm textured paper Acid Free Paper A5 Portrait
Fabriano Classico 5 Fat Pad A5 300gsm/140lbs Hot Pressed Fabriano Classico 5 Fat Pad A5 300gsm/140lbs Hot Pressed
£18.10
£15.80
Out of stock
FABRIANO CLASSICO 5 HOT PRESSED 300GSM WEIGHT IS NOW DISCONTINUED BY FABRIANO - LAST REMAINING STOCK Smooth, strong white surface - this is the most popular pad for illustration and botanical art and we also recommend for use with Schmincke Aerocolour Acrylic Inks 300gsm/140lb Fabriano Classico 5 Fat Pad A5 size Hot Pressed (Very smooth) surface 25 sheets per pad
Patterned Pig Square Sketchbooks 8 Patterned Pig Square Sketchbooks 8"x8" 150gsm Posh
£9.25
In stock
Posh Patterned Pink Pig Square 8" x 8" (210 x 210mm) 35 leaves: 150gsm white paper (Random Pig 91 has off white paper): Acid free The original Pink Pig patterned sketchbooks in the Posh format which has matching coloured cover front and back. Wiro Bound, opens flat
Snowdon Cartridge Spiral Fat Pad 130gsm - A4 Snowdon Cartridge Spiral Pad Snowdon Cartridge Spiral Fat Pad 130gsm - A4 Snowdon Cartridge Spiral Pad
£14.17
£11.35
2 in stock
Snowdon Cartridge Fat Pad - A4 - 130gsm/62lbs - 90 Sheets These are great quality drawing paper spiral bound thick pads of Snowdon Cartridge white paper. The Fat Pads have a strong wire spiral allowing for easy use. Snowdon Cartridge Fat Pad paper is a bright white with a matt surface, suitable for pencil, inks and pens. It is possible to paint with watercolour and gouache but the paper is not des…
artWORK Colour Splash Sketchbook 15x21cm 160g artWORK Colour Splash Sketchbook 15x21cm 160g new in
£19.99
£14.99
Out of stock
Stifflex artWORK Colour Splash Sketchbook Hardback (flexible) Cover 15cm x 21cm (6” x 8.25”) 192 assorted pages: 128 acid free, ivory cartridge paper 160g weight 32 sheets Design dotted paper 120gsm 32 transparent tracing sheets 95gsm (microperforated) This beautiful quality flexible Hardback Sketchbook has the Colour Splash painted design image on the front and back cover, together with the 192 p…

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