Sketch Pad

[CAP Freak]

In your opinions and experience, Where is the best place to buy a good sketch pad and what brand is the best?

 

Please and Thank You

Connor

[topofthetotem]

Any fine art store should carry these in all sizes and tooth(grain)

[CW]

Do you want it for convention sketches or just to doodle on?

 

For convention sketches you can try a stiff Strathmore britstol in 9 x 12 pads.

It makes for an awesome sketch and is approx the same rigidity as a piece of OA bristol board.

100% Acid free.

[CAP Freak]

Thank You CW and totem.

 

Yes it is for Con sketches.

[mister_not_so_nice]

Yes it is for Con sketches.

 

I went with the STRATHMORE Hardbound Sketchbook 8.5" X 11.5" 192pages 60lb from Michael's. Cost me under $15 after using the couplon they ussually have in every Sunday paper.

 

I went with the hardbound becuase I think it says to the artist, "this sketch isn't going on eBay." and I was able to get quite a few free sketches in San Diego this year with it ( SHAMELESS PLUG ). Spiral bound sketchbooks are a definite if your asking for sketches.

 

Mike

[grandz-migration]

Yes it is for Con sketches.

 

I went with the STRATHMORE Hardbound Sketchbook 8.5" X 11.5" 192pages 60lb from Michael's. Cost me under $15 after using the couplon they ussually have in every Sunday paper.

 

I went with the hardbound becuase I think it says to the artist, "this sketch isn't going on eBay." and I was able to get quite a few free sketches in San Diego this year with it ( SHAMELESS PLUG ). Spiral bound sketchbooks are a definite if your asking for sketches.

 

Mike

 

Pretty good suggestion: I would go with the 80 # paper rather than the 60# in case an

artist would like to do some heavier media techniques.

[topofthetotem]

The 80lb paper will handle watercolor easy with minimal warping. I have used acrylic on 80 lb as well with no problems.

It can be found with both types of bindings glued/spiral and perforated spiral binding.

[CAP Freak]

You guys are a big help. I would have walked into a craft store clueless without you guys.

[grandz-migration]

You're welcome.

 

I word to anyone who wants to use backing boards for a sketch.

Please leave those at home. Every time I see those I feel that

the person wanting a sketch just wants a disposable item, rather

than a gift, or paid drawing from the artist. Thank you.