The Moleskine Watercolour Large notebook is the portable atelier for painting and drawing with watercolours. A heavy 200-gram, cold-pressed paper is identical on the both sides and was created especially for Moleskine. Every Moleskine product is thread bound and has a cardboard bound cover with rounded corners, acid free paper, a bookmark, an elastic closure and an expandable inner pocket that contains the Moleskine history.
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153 of 155 people found the following review helpful
By reader
Format:Hardcover
As a former art teacher I highly recommend this notebook to anyone who takes the tools seriously. I got this notebook recently as a gift and don't know why in the world I've not run across this til now. I gave the paper a good workout and scrubbing with watercolor pencils, and it held up very well and warpage from water was minimal (is not a problem though because the hard cover irons it out). I like that there is a lot of paper and the paper has just enough tooth to hold water and color well, but will also allow for detail. I think this notebook would also work great for those who are into charcoal, pastels, and ink wash techniques because it is a nice weighted slightly textured paper. Also very much appreciated is the portability: anyone who is serious about art will probably at some point want a handy book to record visions. This is important to practice in real life in real time, and this notebook seems one of the best tools to get better at art.
I have also done quite a bit of professional framing and can attest that the hard cover is essential if you may want at some point to frame your art as the cover keeps the papers flat and from creasing. One thing I want to request from Moleskine though: although I like the portable size, I would also like to see a few more even larger sizes; maybe 8 by 10 and 10 by 12. I am going to stick with this size or larger Moleskine notebook and large rolls of watercolor paper from now on. It's economical, good quality, time tested and I like it a lot.
I have also done quite a bit of professional framing and can attest that the hard cover is essential if you may want at some point to frame your art as the cover keeps the papers flat and from creasing. One thing I want to request from Moleskine though: although I like the portable size, I would also like to see a few more even larger sizes; maybe 8 by 10 and 10 by 12. I am going to stick with this size or larger Moleskine notebook and large rolls of watercolor paper from now on. It's economical, good quality, time tested and I like it a lot.
97 of 97 people found the following review helpful
By A. Garza
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Okay, I admit it, I've tried a million other notebooks and journals telling myself "why pay more for the name". I guess I have wasted more dollars looking for the right journal and should have paid more attention to the reviews that I thought were based solely on "Moleskine snobbery".
The paper is perfect and stands up to washes better than most notebook journal/sketchpad papers. The fact there is 75 wonderful pages is even better! The size is perfect, and the binding is flexible to keep the opposite page from folding over on you while you are working. The book lays flat without sacrificing the binding. I love the perforated sheets, they don't tear when you don't want them to, but if you want to remove a page (maybe a page you really messed up and want removed immediately without messing up your whole book) its a cinch!
Of course the bookmark is nifty to get you where you are going fast, and the elastic closure means you can stuff it in your bag without worrying you will end up with dog eared pages or rips, plus it keeps things from falling out. Who can live without the pocket?! Perfect for keeping ticket stubs or "souvenirs" or snapshots to add to your book or refer to while painting or sketching.
The paper is smooth enough to keep detail in your work but textured enough to give depth and contrast and stand up to your watercolor!
This is "THE ONE" to buy!
The paper is perfect and stands up to washes better than most notebook journal/sketchpad papers. The fact there is 75 wonderful pages is even better! The size is perfect, and the binding is flexible to keep the opposite page from folding over on you while you are working. The book lays flat without sacrificing the binding. I love the perforated sheets, they don't tear when you don't want them to, but if you want to remove a page (maybe a page you really messed up and want removed immediately without messing up your whole book) its a cinch!
Of course the bookmark is nifty to get you where you are going fast, and the elastic closure means you can stuff it in your bag without worrying you will end up with dog eared pages or rips, plus it keeps things from falling out. Who can live without the pocket?! Perfect for keeping ticket stubs or "souvenirs" or snapshots to add to your book or refer to while painting or sketching.
The paper is smooth enough to keep detail in your work but textured enough to give depth and contrast and stand up to your watercolor!
This is "THE ONE" to buy!
51 of 51 people found the following review helpful
By cucs
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This notebook is the perfect size and the paper is great for quick sketches on the go. I stash it in my purse along with a waterproof uniball .5 mm pen and whenever I have a moment I sketch and then add the watercolor later. I love this book so much I've given them as gifts to other artists and I've ordered many for myself. Can't say enough good things about them
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
a little small
Of course I knew the size before buying, but now realize I'd like a larger pad -- that will be my next order. Convenient to carry in a purse though.
Published 4 days ago by meredith weiss
5.0 out of 5 stars
great
awesome quality, and a nice sleek notebook. Papers are good w the water color paints and dries nicely. very happy!
Published 5 days ago by Ashley
5.0 out of 5 stars
My continuing obsession with Moleskine
I have only recently started watercoloring, so I have not tried other pads and papers, but I really like this because it's bound together and it motivates to fill up the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Angela
3.0 out of 5 stars
To be determined in the field.
I have not used this item as yet so I will revise my review when I have been out in the field.
Published 1 month ago by Josef the English Major
5.0 out of 5 stars
good
The product came faster than I though it would and met my expectations, was excellent quality, nothing wrong with it.
Published 1 month ago by Matthew
4.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
I really love this Moleskine Watercolor Journal! It's pretty great, I love the paper as well. It's really hardy. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Adrienne Rose Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVE IT
Love it for small watercolor sketches, great quality, beats all the other watercolor sketchbooks in the market,
buy this over and over again!
buy this over and over again!
Published 1 month ago by majo
2.0 out of 5 stars
Moleskine products are generally AOK. Generally.
Although I like the water color paper, Moleskine and I have a very different definition of what constitutes "large. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Hellkat Studios
5.0 out of 5 stars
love it!
The question should not be whether I like the product but rather how much! I love Moleskines...'nough said! Read more
Published 1 month ago by ComfyShoesGirl
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT little book
I can tell this is something I will be re-ordering time and time again in the future. The size is compact enough to conveniently tuck into any of my bags. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Roadie
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