UPDATE: Since I made this video, I've found a new sketchbook I love for taking on the go: Midori MD Blank Notebooks! Stillman & Birn is still my favorite for a really highquality sketchbook that can take paint and water. I use it more for when I want to make finished pieces and generally keep them at home. The Midori sketchbook feels much more casual and free, and is good with dry mediums such as pens, pencil, and waterbased inks brush pens.

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I've experimented with many different sketchbooks and journals over the years. Here's my review of some popular options, and a few that I found were unexpectedly awesome!

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Sketchbooks mentioned:

1:12 Moleskine 5.5x8.5” Art Sketchbook: https://www.amazon.com/MoleskineCove...

1:38 Leuchtturm Dotted Notebook in 6x8.25”: https://www.leuchtturm1917.us/noteboo...

1:58 Rhodia Dotted Softcover Notebook in 6x8.25”: https://www.amazon.com/RhodiaRhodiar...

2:19 Fringe Studio Workbook in 7.5x9.5": https://fringestudio.com/collections/...

3:17 RNDR 5.5x8.5” Sketchbook with No Show Thru Paper: https://www.amazon.com/CrescentCreat...

3:40 Stillman & Birn Softcover Mixed Media in 8x10": https://stillmanandbirn.com/products_...

4:40 Bind your own sketchbook tutorial: PearFleur on YouTube:    • MAKING A SKETCHBOOK | calm bookbindin...