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Canson-universal sketchbook paper pad features a versatile surface for a variety of dry media and fine texture. This package contains one 8-1/2-inch by 5-1/2-inch spiral sketch pad with 100 sheets of 65-pound paper. It is acid free.
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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Honestly I didn't buy this sketch pad off of Amazon. I bought the one I have from an art supply store, I could have saved some money but it was worth what I ended up paying. The size is perfect if you, like me take your sketch book with you where ever you go. I wish I had found this one first since it is made from recycled paper. There's plenty of pages. I think it would make a wonderful, inexspensive gift for yourself or anyone.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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I like this book. I bought two because the price was excellent but the shipping was too much. Plus side: I got the books in less than a week.
Ink doesn't bleed onto the next sheet and the pages are smooth but have the right amount of texture that I was looking for.
Will order the larger size next.
Ink doesn't bleed onto the next sheet and the pages are smooth but have the right amount of texture that I was looking for.
Will order the larger size next.
29 of 34 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
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December 22, 2011
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He's gone sketching almost immediately. As with his wife, they both now have their quiet times with what they enjoy the most; with his eyes looking at this handy little durable sketch pad (it is perforated so you can tear your work out from the sketch book if necessary) but little did he realize what else was coming up next, the artist's dream - the whole set of pencils to charcoals plus erasers galore. Just like his mom had used; wasted not a minute to say Thanks Mom! and got busy right away!
The paper is top quality, non-glare, medium weight (from my standards of paper grading), has some texture to the paper itself; so it is not 100% smooth, which is good - prevents slippage and reducing errors as well as excessive erasures. This book is durable for usage of India Ink, for those who wants to practice with calligraphy or artwork with India Ink - I would recommend this after a sketch outlining has been done. For I have tested a sheet after asking my son, to see how it holds up from fine tip to wide (or broad tip) pens (India Ink) and it did pretty well with minimal bleeding so I would recommend a placard or a small smooth wood board if one opt for this. I tried using this with water color (after India Ink dried); to my surprise, it held up pretty good for a miniature canvas if carefully taken apart from the sketchbook.
I found this to be impressive because of the quality of paper and grade, it is multipurpose; already aware it can handle pastels, crayons, pencils, coloring pens, et al.
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UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE!
I just was informed by my married son .... "Mom, can you buy me another one for Father's Day please? I only have a few pages left!" Then I answered in total shock, "WHHHHHAATTTT?" He came and sat down; showing me all these designs - many of them on BOTH SIDES OF THE PAPER - some in ink, permanent ink, pencil, charcoal pencil and a couple in coloring pens - WOW! (In the back of my head was saying "Whoa Nellie, slow down there hoss")
Not only was his work impressive, but I was certainly AMAZED how strong this book held up; and yes, it got caught in the rain a couple of times as well as 2 of his children who got into it that bent the back hardboard of the book; yet he carried on with his drawings.
When I inquired if he would like a BIGGER book, his response was no - he wanted this Canson Universal Sketch Pad 5.5 x 8.5 because it was absolutely PERFECT and he still has his Pro Art 18-Piece Sketch/Draw Pencil Set that I purchased to go with it. Oh my goodness - he's already gone through 100 pages of this already since December 2011!
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July 20, 2012:
Just purchased another one already! This one is for me this time around ... we sure do run them out! Top Notched quality paper - for ALL MEDIA: Pastels, Ink, Pencils, Chalk, - you name it - it can handle it!
For FINE TIPPED PERMANENT INK - I have a spare thin white cardboard like which I insert between the pages; it does not bleed too much; but if you use bigger (broad tipped ink) it will bleed; however - it is excellent for practicing Calligraphy to Abstract Art including "wet blending" with Non-Permanent Ink.
FOR INDIA INK - I strongly recommend a more sturdy cardboard in back between the pages after the sketch has been done; depending on what tip (point) you are using - remember this - this is a spiral bound book but it does not mean it is "hopeless", just turn the book upside down and work the other way around with India Ink and you can preserve your work inside but of course remember to let it dry first before your close the book.
OIL TO WATERCOLOR (PAINTING) - same application as for India Ink. If you sketch lightly before you do watercolor painting; there is a way to "wash" the paper is by taking the wide brush and clean water and wet the paper by stroking it down but not completely saturated like other papers. You will be surprised how your water color artwork will come out in this manner.
EXCELLENT PAPER FOR MINIATURE ARTWORK AND TATTOO GRAPHIC DESIGINING!
* Both above gives you, the Professional to Hobbyist Artist the ability to keep and maintain all of your artwork (and tattoo graphics) in order.
* For the Tattoo Professional; it is very easy to copy and trace with ease your customized graphics, even if the customer wants the graphic slightly altered you would not have any difficulties whatsoever.
* An excellent portfolio that doesn't fade or yellow and can be dated and stored with ease!
There's just too much to list in this handy book!
STRONGLY RECOMMEND THIS BY ALL MEANS!
The paper is top quality, non-glare, medium weight (from my standards of paper grading), has some texture to the paper itself; so it is not 100% smooth, which is good - prevents slippage and reducing errors as well as excessive erasures. This book is durable for usage of India Ink, for those who wants to practice with calligraphy or artwork with India Ink - I would recommend this after a sketch outlining has been done. For I have tested a sheet after asking my son, to see how it holds up from fine tip to wide (or broad tip) pens (India Ink) and it did pretty well with minimal bleeding so I would recommend a placard or a small smooth wood board if one opt for this. I tried using this with water color (after India Ink dried); to my surprise, it held up pretty good for a miniature canvas if carefully taken apart from the sketchbook.
I found this to be impressive because of the quality of paper and grade, it is multipurpose; already aware it can handle pastels, crayons, pencils, coloring pens, et al.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE!
I just was informed by my married son .... "Mom, can you buy me another one for Father's Day please? I only have a few pages left!" Then I answered in total shock, "WHHHHHAATTTT?" He came and sat down; showing me all these designs - many of them on BOTH SIDES OF THE PAPER - some in ink, permanent ink, pencil, charcoal pencil and a couple in coloring pens - WOW! (In the back of my head was saying "Whoa Nellie, slow down there hoss")
Not only was his work impressive, but I was certainly AMAZED how strong this book held up; and yes, it got caught in the rain a couple of times as well as 2 of his children who got into it that bent the back hardboard of the book; yet he carried on with his drawings.
When I inquired if he would like a BIGGER book, his response was no - he wanted this Canson Universal Sketch Pad 5.5 x 8.5 because it was absolutely PERFECT and he still has his Pro Art 18-Piece Sketch/Draw Pencil Set that I purchased to go with it. Oh my goodness - he's already gone through 100 pages of this already since December 2011!
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
July 20, 2012:
Just purchased another one already! This one is for me this time around ... we sure do run them out! Top Notched quality paper - for ALL MEDIA: Pastels, Ink, Pencils, Chalk, - you name it - it can handle it!
For FINE TIPPED PERMANENT INK - I have a spare thin white cardboard like which I insert between the pages; it does not bleed too much; but if you use bigger (broad tipped ink) it will bleed; however - it is excellent for practicing Calligraphy to Abstract Art including "wet blending" with Non-Permanent Ink.
FOR INDIA INK - I strongly recommend a more sturdy cardboard in back between the pages after the sketch has been done; depending on what tip (point) you are using - remember this - this is a spiral bound book but it does not mean it is "hopeless", just turn the book upside down and work the other way around with India Ink and you can preserve your work inside but of course remember to let it dry first before your close the book.
OIL TO WATERCOLOR (PAINTING) - same application as for India Ink. If you sketch lightly before you do watercolor painting; there is a way to "wash" the paper is by taking the wide brush and clean water and wet the paper by stroking it down but not completely saturated like other papers. You will be surprised how your water color artwork will come out in this manner.
EXCELLENT PAPER FOR MINIATURE ARTWORK AND TATTOO GRAPHIC DESIGINING!
* Both above gives you, the Professional to Hobbyist Artist the ability to keep and maintain all of your artwork (and tattoo graphics) in order.
* For the Tattoo Professional; it is very easy to copy and trace with ease your customized graphics, even if the customer wants the graphic slightly altered you would not have any difficulties whatsoever.
* An excellent portfolio that doesn't fade or yellow and can be dated and stored with ease!
There's just too much to list in this handy book!
STRONGLY RECOMMEND THIS BY ALL MEANS!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice
I needed the sketch pad for a ceramics class and I really love it. It is perfect for anything you need and is compact enough to fit in a smaller bag if need be.
Published 28 days ago by Smile
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for on the go
Small enough to take with me places and great for a simple, small sketch pad. The texture of the paper is nice too and works great with charcoal and pencil.
Published 1 month ago by Jewels
5.0 out of 5 stars
Art on the go
This is a nice size and is easy to travel with. I will be buying more. The paper is a very nice grade for sketching with pencil as well as pen or marker........fun
Published 1 month ago by Book elf
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Sketch book
Nice paper and good larger style rings. Easy to use and small enough to take to many places a larger pads wouldn't work.
Published 1 month ago by Gordo Shumway
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exactly as expected
I'm using this sketchbook for watercolors. (I'm an artist and this is by no means what it's intended for; the weight of the paper is far too light to be considered watercolor... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sara
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect sketchbook to take with you ...
I'm now at a point in my life where I have more time than before. I can finally pursue my love of the visual arts. I've always loved pen and ink with watercolor washes. Read more
Published 1 month ago by John B. Fisher
4.0 out of 5 stars
High Quality Sketch Book
My girlfriend loves this sketch pad and uses it for making Bible study notes and outlines. The pages are thick and don't allow the ink to bleed through. Read more
Published 1 month ago by MasterN02
5.0 out of 5 stars
love me some Canson product, its just like back in france...
this is the brand, well one of he most trusted brand in the french school system in art. I been using and buying his brand from way when i was in elementary. Read more
Published 1 month ago by noland
5.0 out of 5 stars
My son and I keep stealing it from each other
The size is big enough that drawing space doesn't feel small but it's so easy to grab and go... I'm getting 2 more so I can regain some damaged moral teaching cred... Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. Weidner
5.0 out of 5 stars
Purse size
The paper is sturdy. I love the fact that I can carry it in a large purse and spur of the moment pop it out to capture something that fascinates me. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Amindreader
