Sketchbook Selection Guide - Find Your Ideal Drawing Paper

For painting enthusiasts, a suitable sketchbook is the starting point for recording inspiration and practicing techniques. When choosing a sketchbook, three key factors need to be considered: paper, texture, and binding.

Paper weight is the foundation. For beginners' daily practice, choose 80g-100g paper. If you are accustomed to using markers or watercolors for creation, you need to choose watercolor paper that is 150g or thicker to prevent pigment penetration. The texture of paper directly affects the visual effect. Fine textured paper is suitable for pencils and pens to outline intricate details;

On the other hand, "medium coarse grain" or "coarse grain" paper can retain the granular feel of charcoal and color powder, expressing more unrestrained brushstrokes. The binding method is related to the convenience of use. Spiral bound sketchbooks can be completely flattened, making it easy to draw in any position; The adhesive version is more neat and suitable for preserving complete works. Only by understanding your own creative habits can you choose the ideal paper to accompany you for a long time.