Sketchbooks form an artist’s living library, a place where ideas develop through drawing, scribbling, painting, and sticking things in. They get smudged, coffee-stained, and well-thumbed as they’re carried in bags, pockets, and glove compartments, always ready for when an idea strikes.
JUST STARTING OUT
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Our Gordon Harris Visual Diaries are the perfect companion for kids and students. Ideal for pencil, colour pencil, charcoal, pen, and ink work. Unlike some brands, we take care to specify paper in our Visual Diaries that is suitable for sketching and visualising. Available in A6, A5, A4, A3 - Portrait or Landscape, spiral bound, 110 GSM |
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SKETCHING AND DRAWING
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Hahnemühle Sketch Book D&S is made with high-grade, 140gsm drawing & sketching paper which is suitable for pencil, charcoal pen and ink, and even watercolour sketches. These sketchbooks are cloth-bound and made in Germany. Available in a range of different sizes and formats. |
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Fabriano offers a wide range of sketching books, in various paper weights to suit your preferred media, and in different sizes and formats. They come both cloth-bound and spiral-bound, which some artists prefer as it allows the book to lie flat. Made in Italy. |
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SKETCHBOOKS FOR WATERCOLOURISTS
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You can choose Hahnemühle Watercolour Books in 200gsm Aquarelle and 250gsm Pure Cotton papers, both designed for the watercolour artist on the move! Cloth-bound and durable, and with fine-grained, natural white paper, these journals are ideal for creating full-width panoramic paintings. Available in a range of different sizes and formats, and Made in Germany.
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These hardcover watercolour books are Made in Italy by Fabriano. The 25% cotton paper is perfect for watercolour, acrylic, pen, and ink. Available in A4 and A5 sizes as either a 200gsm cloth-bound journal or 300gsm spiral bound with a window cover so you can easily personalise your book. |
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URBAN SKETCHING
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Hahnemühle Nostalgie Sketchbooks Urban sketching is all about capturing the world around you quickly and confidently, and the Hahnemühle Nostalgie Sketchbook is made for exactly that. Its premium 190gsm natural white paper is thick enough to handle pen and ink, coloured pencils and light watercolour washes without compromising the surface, while the fine grain texture delivers crisp linework and smooth shading. The thread-stitched binding allows the book to lie flatter, making double-page panoramas and architectural scenes much easier to sketch. Finished with a robust, water-resistant hard cover, it's a dependable companion for artists who enjoy sketching in cafés, city streets and wherever inspiration strikes. Available in Portrait & Landscape Recommended by renowned urban sketcher Felix Scheinberger. |
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JUNK JOURNALING
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The Fabriano Venezia Book is perfect for turning your journal into a work of art. Its heavyweight 200gsm paper comfortably supports collage, ink, gouache, watercolour and layered mixed media, making it ideal for richly decorated pages. The elegant hard cover and premium Italian craftsmanship give it the feel of a keepsake journal, perfect for preserving memories, travel mementos and creative projects you'll want to revisit for years to come. |
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Hahnemühle Nostalgie Sketchbooks If your junk journal is just as much about creating art as it is preserving memories, the Hahnemühle Nostalgie Sketchbook is an excellent choice. Its heavyweight 190gsm paper easily handles layered collage, stamps, ink, coloured pencil and light watercolour without compromising the page. The durable sewn binding is designed to withstand journals that grow over time, making it ideal for artists who enjoy building richly textured, highly personal spreads that combine illustration, writing and memorabilia. |
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Hahnemühle Kraft Spiral Sketchbook The Hahnemühle Kraft Spiral Sketchbook brings instant character to every page with its warm kraft paper, creating the perfect backdrop for vintage papers, postcards, botanical cut-outs and layered collage. White gel pens, metallic inks and colourful embellishments stand out beautifully against the toned pages, while the spiral binding allows the book to expand naturally as your journal fills with keepsakes, stickers and ephemera. |
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TRAVEL SKETCHBOOKS
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Hahnemühle D&S Sketchbook Pocket This pocket-sized sketchbook is an excellent all-rounder for artists who love to sketch wherever inspiration strikes. The natural white 140gsm paper is robust enough for pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, while remaining smooth enough for everyday drawing and visual journaling. Its compact, stitched design makes it easy to slip into a pocket or bag, making it a dependable companion for urban sketching, travel, or daily practice. |
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Hahnemühle Travel Journal Portrait The Hahnemühle Travel Journal bridges the gap between a sketchbook and a diary, making it the perfect companion for capturing every adventure. Bound in a durable leather-look hard cover with a secure elastic closure, it's designed to protect your work while travelling, whether it's tucked into a backpack or carried from café to café. The compact portrait format makes it easy to take anywhere, while the 140gsm natural white paper provides an excellent surface for sketching, writing, pen and ink, and light water-based media. Complete with a ribbon bookmark to keep your place, it's an ideal choice for artists who want one beautiful book to record sketches, thoughts and memories as they happen. |
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LARGE SKETCHBOOKS
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Gordon Harris Mixed Media Workbook A3 The Gordon Harris Mixed Media Workbook A3 offers plenty of space to experiment, making it an excellent choice for artists who enjoy working on a larger scale. Its versatile mixed media paper is designed to handle everything from pencil and ink to acrylic, gouache and light watercolour, allowing you to combine techniques across expansive compositions. Whether you're creating finished artworks, mood boards or expressive studies, the generous A3 format gives your ideas room to grow. |
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Hahnemühle Hardcover Sketchbook A3 For artists who prefer not to feel constrained by the page, the Hahnemühle Hardcover Sketchbook provides an expansive workspace for detailed drawings, life studies and ambitious compositions. The premium acid-free paper offers a smooth, reliable surface for pencil, charcoal, graphite and ink, while the durable hard cover protects your work both in the studio and on the move. Its sturdy thread-bound construction allows the book to open comfortably, making it ideal for developing large ideas across full-page and double-page spreads. |
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Moleskine Art Sketchbook Black A3 The Moleskine Art Sketchbook combines the iconic Moleskine design with a spacious A3 format, making it perfect for artists who want to showcase their best work. Its premium heavyweight sketch paper is ideal for pencil, charcoal, ink and dry media, while signature features like the elastic closure, ribbon bookmark and expandable back pocket keep your work organised and protected. Whether you're building a portfolio, presenting concepts or creating finished illustrations, this sketchbook offers both style and practicality in equal measure. |
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UNIQUE SKETCHBOOKS
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The Grey Book provides a mid-toned, cool grey surface, so you can sketch in highlights and dark areas to quickly render drawings with instant tonal depth. The smooth 120gsm paper is ideal for working with ink, pencils, fine liners, acrylic markers, as well as other water-based pens. Available in A5 or A4
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No matter if it is a giraffe with the longest neck, the widest panorama or an Instagram-style pictorial, the Hahnemühle ZigZag book can do it all. This expandable format is ideal for urban sketchers and all those that love to paint and draw while on the road. The watercolour paper features a fine-grain surface on both sides and is perfectly suited for all wet techniques with a brush or pen. Available in A6 and 14 x 14 cm |
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The Hahnemühle Cappuccino Book offers a refreshing alternative to traditional white sketchbooks with its beautifully toned, light brown paper. The warm cappuccino-coloured pages provide the perfect foundation for earthy palettes, allowing coloured pencils, inks and acrylic markers to glow naturally, while white pencils and gel pens create striking highlights and contrast. With a premium thread-bound hard cover, lay-flat pages and a ribbon bookmark, it's a unique choice for artists looking to experiment with toned paper and bring a new dimension to their sketches. |
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