How to Choose a Sketchbook: Which Sketchbook to Buy/Best for Markers, Mixed Media and Watercolors

[@lordfarquuad207]

This is how my sketchbook experience usually goes: Amazing paper! Shitty design that doesn't allow me to properly draw anything on it. Shitty paper! Amazing design that is so easy to use and looks really cute.

[@rctnt2]

Hello me

[@lordfarquuad207]

@bdp I'm trying to master my skills to draw a self portrait

[@Rachel-tp3or]

Yup dats meh

[@gwinnellheald8592]

I feel like I'm one of the few people that found the sketchbook they love straight away 😂 (excluding the pink pig ones I had to get at school)

[@xxpaige8943]

Canson and strathmore are good, like great. And cheap, the cover might be simple and not so cute but they r nice

[@onowhy4835]

I REALLY want to do front and back. I need a small sketchbook that has thick paper, and where copics don't show through the page. Really want mixed media paper

[@WindyIris]

Maybe the Rendr sketchbook would work for you? Its meant to be a no bleed through and mixed media:)

[@clairedresser]

O no Why EXACTLY what I need!

[@estefaniaicardi]

I wish I could say something like that. I don't have copics ;-;

[@kokorosh6728]

@@estefaniaicardi i keeped my money for 3 years now and yey i got a 72 copic markers pack

[@jiminslostcheekfattm7259]

Check out the London graphics

[@ThornDracul]

I really want a sketchbook that is good for pencil sketches, and something hard cover

[@jordyn2470]

you should try an illo sketchbook! they are square-shaped and have a black hardcover. they are a little pricey but i think it’s worth the quality :)

[@prysis3959]

mxm. Thank you!!!

[@moonabutimmissingmym5395]

same :

[@NarutoUzumaki-oe8tp]

@@moonabutimmissingmym5395 Army 👀🖐️💜

[@ThornDracul]

@@americano0 yes ☺️

[@callumbennett9878]

Do you even sketch for fun? All of the drawings in your books are of sellable quality.

[@WindyIris]

All these sketches are for fun:)

[@callumbennett9878]

Windy Iris Art I mean yeah you do them for fun but I mean do you have another sketchbook for messier stuff or are you just that neat?

[@WindyIris]

I have another sketchbook for thumbnails and rough sketches - I show it in the video:) I do like to be neat though in my sketchbook.

[@thickfil-a2238]

Windy Iris Art your messy sketches are better than my best ones 😂

[@takingbackfebruary1458]

hell inc. it’s anoying that these artists only show the nice sketches, it completely takes away the point of a sketch book when all the drawings are final pieces, it causes a false hope to developing artists that all their sketch books need to be pretty and amazing. It affects younger artists like myself 😭💀

[@loopy1oopy]

I really like using markers and watercolor so the sketchbooks I get have to be able to take those 2 mediums. Very informative video as always, thank you!!!!!

[@WindyIris]

You're welcome:)

[@milly0497]

bleepbloopbla same!! which sketchbook is it?

[@vladimirvajner3863]

the mosery sketchbook is really good for watercolor and markers too. You can choose watercolor paper which is about i think 300gsm or you can get mix media paper which is about 190 gsm i think. the mixed media is good for markers and watercolor too. if you have not already checked out the mosery sketchbook I definitely recommend it. hope this helped👍😊

[@nutanddash8552]

@@vladimirvajner3863 its so expensive doe

[@Amy-Bo-Bamy]

You're so talented. I loved peeking at what you've done in your sketchbooks over the years, and your commentary on the paper and media is super helpful.

[@WindyIris]

Thank you for watching and leaving a comment Amy:)

[@anshu281]

Soooooooooo informative.....I didn't know that much

[@WindyIris]

Glad it was helpful Daisy:)

[@chumtusk6635]

One thing I have learned over time is that it's, at times, better to make your own sketchbook with loose leaf paper. It isn't for everyone, but this allows you to choose your own paper and style of binding. At first I was intimidated by making a sketchbook, but there are many easy to follow tutorials out there as well! :)

[@sil0ntcrisis433]

I'm left-handed and I love to make my life difficult by always getting sketchbooks with spiral bindings (not on the top, hate those sketchbooks...)

[@alexiswilson9335]

Sameee

[@darlenemanongdo4142]

same! i usually get sketchbooks that are the same thickness as the rings tho so it doesn’t hurt that much

[@senseofwonder0]

Maybe use it Japanese way, like a manga book, flipping from left to right? 🙃

[@another-artist]

Thank you so so soooo much! I've learnt so much. I found out from this video that every time I do water colour paints on my A4 sketchbook, and i remove the cardboard from underneath the paper, the paper always got ripped because the sketchbook i have doesn't work for mix media, it only works for markers and pencil colours. I'm so happy I learnt about this because now I don't have to struggle of trying to buy the wrong sketchbook again

[@WindyIris]

Happy to hear the video was helpful Clara:) I've used the wrong sketchbooks myself in the past and I think by sharing what we've learned its really useful for everyone:)

[@another-artist]

I'm happy that you've uploaded this video and told your fans (including me) about this information because I was about to buy a new sketchbook and now I can actually buy a sketchbook correctly. Thanks again ^^

[@subswithoutanyvideos-dw3jw]

I’m a young artist and don’t really know what medium I really like yet so I was looking for a mixed media sketchbook.

[@iman3541]

If you are willing to spend a little more I really like moleskine art collection. It is really good around 14 or 15 dollars and can take watercolor, acrylic, tempera, pastels, markers (they don't feather much but they do bleed to the other side tho) and it is the only sketchbook sold in my country so I don't really have a choice 😂 It is a really nice off-white color and you can get it in a few sizes😊 I hope this was helpfull

[@jordyn2470]

yeah me too. Canson mix media sketchbooks are really the safe way to go for me :) [also they are cheap and a lot of different sites carry them]

[@madisoncampos6441]

I'm a beginner too. I used to use the mixed media canson book but the paper quality isn't great. It is better to try art type in periods of time to save money. I'm still figuring out what I really like but, mixed media papers usually deter me from art, since I end up thinking I'm super bad at art.

[@harleemaclean5408]

Its so hard to find a nice sketchbook with no lines at.. Walmart

[@isabellacz7794]

lol

[@zubairahmed2882]

Harlee Maclean , you know they sell canson sketchbooks for dirt cheap

[@lilibella8471]

Yea I wish I could find a good sketchbook at Walmart for alcohol based markers cuz apparently mixed media sketchbooks aren’t good for that so I can’t get the Canson mixed media sketchbook.

[@Uniacoty]

I see canson sketchbooks there. Their quality is pretty decent. Especially for the price.

[@TianL1]

Sadly in my place we dont have walmart.

[@bababooey2436]

What I want from a sketchbook: I don't want my sketches to see through pages, I want the front (like the very front) to be blank just so I could design it myself including the back, I want also want it to enable me to use watercolors, and I want the page to be smooth, slight thick not too much and I think that is all?

[@owo858]

I have the Derwent sketch and save sketchbook! And I'm in love with it!!

[@haru_mieko1231]

can ohuhu bleed thru it and it does it stay

[@kkaepjjang5185]

one day I hope I can be able to at least fill one sketchbook ✌️

[@EverythingItShouldBe]

You and me both, Yoosung.

[@glam1372]

Md notebook made in Japan This is really good for marker because of how smooth it is. But always put a blank sheet of paper between pages so there’s no chance of bleeding

[@sayu6373]

I need a small, no lines, sketchbook. I’ll be using markers so I’d like for it to have some weight but I’m not too worried about bleeding to the other side of the paper.

[@Igusia2001]

How does the weight of a paper affect it? I've heard you and other artists mention the weight of the paper their working with but never actually understood what kind of a difference it makes

[@WindyIris]

The weight of the paper refers to how heavy it is and thus how thick the paper is. 300gm watercolor paper is much thicker than 200gm paper and with cope with more water and paint etc. I like to draw on thicker paper, so I like the 180gm sketchbooks - I find the thicker paper is better for the effects I want, like blending - its really a personal preference:)

[@tiara2590]

Windy Iris Art Can I ask? What does 100 lbs means in my drawing block cover?😐

[@wouxnd]

Igusia2001 sometimes markers bleed through thin paper and could damage the surface underneath, if you get thicker paper then it probally won’t bleed through.

[@manettle]

100 lb means a case would weigh 100 lbs. For comparison, cheap printer paper is usually 20 lb.

[@auroradreemurr8808]

Akwamaryn it's kinda the thickness

[@GrimlyYours]

ngl, the cheeriness of your voice was startling and alarming when I first heard it, but now I find it comforting. Even if I zone out to do something else, I like listening to your videos ♡♡♡ gorgeous drawing, your skill is mesmerizing to watch in action. thank you

[@lilgraham5340]

TYSM FOR THIS!!! I'm about to get my 3rd sketch book and I want to make sure I get the as close to perfect sketch book as possible. This was so helpful. Keep up the good work❤️❤️❤️

[@WindyIris]

Glad the video was helpful:) Thanks for watching.

[@lilgraham5340]

Windy Iris Art ❤️❤️

[@musictrix5620]

Borin' Lauryn your profile pic is amazing

[@lilgraham5340]

Music Trix why thank you. I see from your profile pic you ship Hamilton and Laurens. I very much approve

[@sourcherrii1604]

I go through 8-9 flipping sketchbooks a year. F everything!!

[@galacticskeleton2156]

Thank you so much. I usually draw in watercolours, pencils and soft pastels and know thanks to this video i have a general idea of the sketchbook i should get (in 2 days!!!)

[@galacticskeleton2156]

*now

[@WindyIris]

Glad the video was helpful for you:)

[@quiltknit]

I love the Aquabee-Super Deluxe 808. It is aSuper All Round Sketchbook. Available in different sizes! I also like Moleskine water Color Journals! Thanks for all you information.

[@WindyIris]

Sounds great Sherrie, I'll have to look those sketchbook up:)

[@quiltknit]

Windy Iris Art : your welcome! So glad you love the Leuchtturm Journal.

[@subhasishchabanya5830]

Your sketches and everything are beautiful 💕

[@raesunshine3575]

6:30 that's how you know it's quality artwork... Even the bleed-through looks great!😛

[@snfholt]

i love sketchbooks

[@med_jelly]

I've been using the Piccadilly spineless sketchbooks for a few months now, I find that they can take light watercolour washes and that alcohol based markers usually don't bleed onto the next page. My two major complaints is that heavy, darker sketches rub onto the opposite page, and that I can't use my usual ballpoint pens to do line art, as it bleeds pretty heavily. Still, 9/10, would recommend!

[@WindyIris]

Sounds an interesting book - thank you for sharing 😀

[@justhattie2055]

If you're left handed, you could just use the spiral-type sketchbooks the other way around, so that the spiral is on the left side.

[@bysamreen]

I normally go for watercolor sketchbooks/pads or bristol board sketchbooks/pads. But I would love to try out a good mixed media sketchbook once, especially the canson one since everybody loves it. Great video btw, it was helpful. 😇💕

[@WindyIris]

Thank you for watching Samreen😀 Your channel is really nice by the way. I like Bristol board pads too - Srathmore I think is my favorite.

[@Kai-rr6pp]

I use a strathmore mixed media, with spiral binding on the right side. (i turn it around cuz im a lefy) it is aroumd 28 by 30 cm.. I use it for markers, watercolors, and graphite. (this is my first real sketchbook, i used plain notebooks, and plain noteblocks and printer paper)

[@WindyIris]

I really like the Strathmore papers I've tried so far - the one you have sounds great.

[@felicityduran6547]

Kaylee Zijlstra does the marker show on the other side of the page?

[@123julia5]

Felicity Duran I’ve had the same one, and the marker does shadow onto the other side, but unless you’re doing some really heavy blending it won’t bleed onto the next page. Often when that happened I’d tape another piece of paper onto the other side or use something opaque like Posca pens. Oh I just realized this was from two years ago whoops

[@Jade-fs9kh]

@@123julia5 it helps me, though! Thank you 😁

[@Jade-fs9kh]

@@123julia5 I really want the illo but its basically impossible to get in the UK lol so here I am looking for good sketchbooks

[@gwenev3re]

Right now I’m loving the, very basic, “Strathmore Fine Tooth Recycled Paper Sketchbook.” I really like how it feels to sketch on it (the pages are very smooth) but I’d really like something that holds more media’s. Possibly watercolour. I’ve tried a Canson water colour book but I find the pages kinda bumpy to sketch on. If anyone has suggestions for me that’d be great! ❤️❤️

[@quiltknit]

Wonderful! Just a small idea! If the Spirals are on the left for right handed people--How about turning it over and put the Spirals on the right for Left handed artist! Or turn it with the Spirals at the top! “ Decorate the cover!

[@lexiespinosa8964]

I'm glad I watched this. I was about to get a mixed media book for my new alcohol markers.

[@WindyIris]

Glad the video was helpful:)

[@newtoatheism5968]

I’ve always had troubles with the binding of sketchbooks every one I’ve gotten they always fall apart

[@fennefoxx]

what kind of sketchbooks have you gotten?

[@newtoatheism5968]

I’m not really sure what brand they were but when I say fall apart I mean they never secure the top and bottom edges of the pages just the middle but I’ve had a journal where some of the pages had fallen out

[@ceruleanmemoir]

This video was so well thoroughly made. Very much clear on how the specific brands were good at or which medium can be used on them. Also your voice is very soothing and sweet. Couldnt stop myself from hitting the sub button :D

[@WindyIris]

Thank you for subscribing and I'm glad you enjoyed the video:)

[@AllieFrancine]

I've got this moleskine square sketchbook thats amazing! I also use the largest watercolor moleskine sketchbook available, it's got so much space to work with. And the strathmore soft cover watercolor sketchbooks are usually my go-to.

[@WindyIris]

I've heard lots of good things about moleskine - I think I'll have to try one:)

[@isadorafernandaa]

Very informative! Good job. I was looking for a sketch nook for a while and now I have more informations to find the perfect one for me. Thank you

[@Worldwidefloodzie]

I’m actually writing a comic book and I have a lovely sketch book that I use for planning out and character design but the only issue is the fact that it has lines bc it’s not actually for art😂 that yellow book is perfect bc I’m also quite picky about texture😭✋ appreciate the video😊🙌

[@cattymayer3163]

LATE SQUADDDD

[@Smolniff]

I'm from 3067 and I can say we are late

[@cattymayer3163]

My new channel is called CattyMayer Art

[@lilgraham5340]

EVEN LATER SQUAD

[@kingradruiz1923]

Even more later squaddd

[@diamondstudios4965]

Yep

[@Thatgurlnatnat]

Love how you talk this topic through 👍 Thankyou for the good tips and detailed review

[@WindyIris]

Glad it was helpful!

[@yanzznf]

its been 6 years ago, but still its really help me. Thank you so much

[@WindyIris]

Glad it helped!

[@robloxgirl8756]

This was very nice and I learned a lot but I’m left handed and I have no problem with the books with binding on the left side 🙃🙂

[@annalolitaestelle5761]

Tiger sketchbooks are gorgeous - the black hard-bound featured in this video is my favourite and the one I’m currently using myself too

[@WindyIris]

I was so surprised and excited when I found them😀

[@CaptainFutureman]

I prefer a slight modification of your tip to take out the last page of the sketchbook to prevent bleeding through to the next page. I simply cut a piece of actual marker paper to the right size and use that. Then no amount of ink can ever get through to that next page as it is specifically designed for the job. Otherwise your fate is in the hands of the paper gods who may ordain that your torn out page may occasionally bleed through if totally saturated.

[@WindyIris]

Yes that's a good tip:)

[@freyabakke9884]

Thank you. I want a sketchbook sooo much, but i have no idea what to buy. I Only get $15 a month and this could help me alot when i search for a sketchbook that i will be happy with.

[@jazzy3013]

Tbh buying a sketchbook depends on youre drawing style For example: I draw quite small so i would settle on a small sketchbook like mabey something that you can carry easily with one hand while carrying other stoff but my friend draws very big drawings so she would usally settle on a big sketchbook(Ive seen them) Hopfully this was helpful

[@WindyIris]

Yes this was helpful - I like small sketchbooks myself, I find them much easier to use:)

[@mik20241]

If you’re left handed; You have the option of turning a spiral bound sketchbook around so the spiral binding is on the right. A little different, but it works!

[@DawnBledsoe]

I found a great little sketchbook to get started with here in California at the Dollar tree

[@angelh1743]

Thank you so much for the information. I bought the Canson XL multimedia paper today because I love how the paper feels when I run my fingers across the sheets. Not sure why but it inspires me to draw more for some reason. So I was looking up the brand. So far good reviews. Your video especially regarding how the paper absorbs wet colours markers vs wax colours pencils. Again thank you for breaking it down for me.

[@WindyIris]

Glad it was helpful!

[@antocr2529]

Does anybody know if Canson XL Marker is better to use for Copics than Canson Mix Media? I heard that Mixed Media absorbs a lot of ink... -Sorry for my English:(

[@WindyIris]

If the sketchbook is labeled for markers then it should be better:) Mixed media paper tends to absorb more ink so I try to stay away from it when using my markers:)

[@antocr2529]

Windy Iris Art Oh Thank U!

[@msmotivation6492]

Love your accent- thanks for the thorough explainations!

[@butterflyzone3203]

the left handed thing helped me so much

[@WindyIris]

Glad you found the video helpful:)

[@rryuxx]

Okay, I LOVE YOUR ACCENTTTTT ❤️

[@bobyounger6109]

So, what your saying is, you could spend £10 and hate the bldy thing or £3 and love it 😍

[@waseemahmed5534]

thank you for your ideas I am so.. confused about choosing sketch books😻💕👍

[@annalucia4529]

We're I live the don't sell any of those brands , an there are some online alternative but they're too expensive , I always use printer paper :(

[@AN-jf6fp]

Omg i was drawing in a flying tiger sketchbook while watching this video and right before you recommended it i was going to comment about it lol

[@WindyIris]

Yay for tiger sketch books:)

[@adurel7829]

Very helpful. Great art in your sketchbooks!

[@subhasishchabanya5830]

Well....windy, I am a beginner...and .....could you tell me which company's sketchbook shall I buy ?? In flipkart...please ??

[@subhasishchabanya5830]

Reply windy

[@user-ow9ct6nt8k]

What's d size of the yellow sketch book

[@ezequiellobo5791]

thanks for the video! I don't know anything about this. I want to give my girlfriend a sketchbook for her birthday and this video helped me a lot.

[@WindyIris]

Glad I could help!

[@SanchezOKelly]

As a left-hander, I just turn the spiral book upside down every other page. That way the binder is always on the right. Yeah it's kind of weird when you go through it, and every other page is upside down - but it works. I imagine with right handed people. When they're writing no the back of a page, they also have the same problem.

[@binarylove1511]

A sketchbook I would recommend is called "Art Essential" I bought in a store called "Action". It's a store where you can buy all sorts of stuff but it's cheaper and I absolutely love their sketchbooks. It's an 29.5 × 42cm one, it has 28 pages and it has 135g/m2. It only costs 2€ in Germany but I don't know if they sell this one in every store.

[@carnationcreations9172]

I wanna buy the Leunchtturm 1917 sketch book for me but it cost 2000+ pesos in my country and I already bought 1500 touch markers I cant afford to buy anything else unless I save up :(

[@May-cu3vs]

I use a Mossery mixed media sketchbook and honestly I love it!! The paper does buckle a tiny bit with watercolors but I think that also might be since I layer a lot,,, it’s really good and it’s very cute!!

[@WindyIris]

I'd heard of that brand several times and I'll have to look at trying one out:)

[@thisnthat42]

I'm currently using the Ryman's Softcover Sketchbook in A5 size. It says that it's not suitable for watercolour but I've put some light washes in there without much trouble other than some slightly buckling but it's a sketchbook so that doesn't bother me. I like the sketchbook so much because the soft cover feels less intimidating than a hard cover book which always feels like it needs everything to be at it's best. This one is my comfy curl up on the sofa and draw sketchbook. I used the Lyndhurst ink and wash pad by Daler-Rowney for Inktober a few years ago and that took ink and marker nicely and the pages are lovely and smooth. I keep meaning to re-buy that one. I also often buy the Winsor & Newton Cartridge Sketch pads in both A4 and A5 sizes as they are reasonably cheap and have smooth paper so I use them a lot for sketching. My latest purchase was the Royal and Langnickel Rich Colour Sketchbook in the larger size from The Range. The paper feels a bit cheap but it's not awful. It was only £4.99 and has 200 pages in it which is the main reason why I bought it. My plan is to fill it up with anatomy studies so I'm not looking for anything spectacular to use, just something to use as a solid workbook which I can use up without worrying about whether I'm "wasting" expensive paper.

[@WindyIris]

I agree, I think having a cheaper sketchbook for practicing is a good idea and much less intimidating than an expensive hard cover one😀

[@rubysroom9469]

Master's touch moleskin sketchbooks are amazing. I have one that works for ALL mediums. I live it so much already.

[@fudraw]

great video

[@WindyIris]

I'm on my fourth Leuchturrm sketchbook too:) Can't get enough of them.

[@viruslady6901]

Please share complete details of Leuchtturm sketchbook. If possible, can u share the etsy link? Please review the best marker art kit.

[@SkullSmasher-qq6bu]

Thx for the video, usually I have a hard time choosing witch sketch book to use when I draw. Verry informative thankyou ☺

[@WindyIris]

Happy the video was helpful - thanks for watching:)

[@JoeMama-yk8vx]

Any tips where to get sketchbooks in Sweden Skellefteå?

[@aanchalbhatnagar25]

Wow... this is the word for your work. Thank you so much for sharing this video. I need something like this. 🙂🙏❤

[@WindyIris]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rainbowrosevids]

This was really helpful so thank you for that!! But I usually used to draw on normal printer paper because I had no idea otherwise and the paper obviously is super thin so my drawings would crease, especially while erasing. I’ve decided to get a more high quality sketchbook now and I’m really confused on what I should look for. I always draw with graphite (so just normal pencils) and I’ve also ordered prismacolor coloured pencils so when they arrive, I’m gonna be trying to draw portraits, eyes, still life and things like that with them. I really wanted to get toned tan because I know the white colour will pop especially while drawing eyes, but I noticed so many artists use the paper as one of their values in their drawings but I want to draw with graphite/coloured pencil and kind of shade and highlight myself, so covering the paper and not using it as one of the values in my drawing. I’m still kind of confused on what I should get, like idk if I should get one that’s smoother paper like the Canson ones you said or one that’s more textured or toned paper. I don’t want to buy one that’s kind of pricey and then not like it and realize it’s not good for what I’m doing, so does anyone have any advice for which one would be best for the things I’ve listed? Sorry for the long comment haha i really don’t know anything about art supplies smh

[@WindyIris]

Thank you for your comment. Its a bit difficult to advise because what I like maybe not be what will work best for you but I would definitely pick up a toned tan sketchbook (you can color in the whole page and easily not use the color of the paper as a value). The toned tan also works really well with the Prismacolor pencils. I would also pick up a white sketchbook as well, I would go for a smother paper as the Prismacolors tends to work better on smother paper. Nothing too expensive, maybe one of the other Strathmore sketchbooks - to be honest it depends where you live in the world and what brands are available to you. You might also consider getting a pad of bristol board and see if you like working on that - that's good for colored pencils:) Hope this was helpful.

[@viavortex5380]

I want to buy the Daler Rowney on Amazon but I can’t seem to find the exact one could someone send a link to where I can buy it? It would be a big help. Thanks!

[@diyamehendiratta3225]

Hey! Can u suggest me a sketchbook to be bought for using oil pastels and markers

[@xcromex]

That has really helped! I have just bought 2 and am exited to start filling them up🙂😗😂

[@JilianLinklater]

What is the exact model of the Leuchtturm 1917 notebook. That one seems perfect for me. I’m on their website and don’t know which one is the one you’re talking about here.

[@artwithoggs8210]

I cant find a leuchturn that doesnt have lines or dots, does anyone have any clues?

[@violet-yf4lm]

ArtWithOggs search on amazon leuchturn1917 sketch book

[@poisonedfrosting]

Or you could filter by the term "sketch" on their website.

[@artwithoggs8210]

Poisoned Frosting thanks, ive found one that is just a plain sketch book. It wasnt the exact color i wanted but it works well!☺️

[@poisonedfrosting]

@@artwithoggs8210 Great! I also found after replying to your comment that you can get a mild coloured leuchtturn sketchbook by selecting blank pages under the mild options. Just so you know!

[@edible.concrete1693]

WHERE DID YOU GET THE PURPLE ONE WITH THE DREAMCATCHER ON IT

[@haileyblackburn4982]

The best for me would probably be the leuchtturm 1917 sketchbook because I would usually just use pen pencil and or markers to draw.

[@jazztinn8390]

Leuchtturm

[@gorg8467]

Wjth which markers did you draw the strawbeeries and the cherries? It looks amazing

[@WindyIris]

I used copic markers😀

[@routofpretty9708]

This is very informative! We don't really have art stores in the Philippines they're very rare so art supplies are mostly from bookstores and such. I'm on,y vaguely familiar with canson lol the others I don't think are available here. I've found some really nice mixed media sketchbooks with quite thick paper in the stationary section of some department stores but they're usually unbranded so there's that.

[@WindyIris]

Thick paper is always nicer to work on - I sometimes find nice sketchbooks in stationery supplies stores as well, they often have much prettier covers I think:)

[@sweet7655]

Try online art stores! There are many around Manila.

[@bubbajgonzales660]

I need a video for how to make room on a second shelf for sketchbooks 😳😂

[@minvicci]

Thanks for the information keep up the work and what your doing

[@rubyfyre9601]

I like all sketchbooks, but I need one that works for alcohol based markers and lays flat. I don't do soft cover, it just doesn't feel or look visually appealing to me.

[@gruesomelygreen]

The only one problem in Finland, is that nearly ALL the sketchbooks are covered in plastic. You cant see if the pages are thick enough. What should i do?

[@WindyIris]

Do the sketchbooks have labels on the covers? I would look and see if the gram of the paper is listed. The higher the grams, the thicker the paper. 300gm would be a very thick card, like a watercolor paper and 70gm is a normal computer printer paper. I like to go for a sketchbook that is somewhere in the middle, the yellow sketchbooks I use have 180gm paper. Hope this is helpful:)

[@gruesomelygreen]

Windy Iris Art Thank you! ^^

[@miapringle09]

Thank you i was relly strugling to find a good skechdook in the UK

[@melaniemoresi4631]

Wow great video! I never new mix media absorbs comics, at least i have some marker paper, but i don’t like it. I wish i had some of those sketchbooks!

[@WindyIris]

Thanks Mage:) Finding the right sketchbook is tricky.

[@JoeMama-yk8vx]

Link to the yellow sketchbook?is it is okay to used to watercolor even tho it isn’t for watercolors?

[@chaazzyll4116]

Whats the best sketchbook for copic markers?

[@rmarita2839]

Which one is better for acrylic paint ?? 🥺

[@siimply4430]

I'm finding a sketchbook for watercolor, acrylic, brushed markers/pens (I think that's what they are called), alchohlic markers, and for sketching.... and I want it to be white paper,,, any suggestions? btw ur vids are so amazing and awsome, explanations are explained very goodly!

[@MAsh-gi3ci]

I recently started to like drawing and in Japan, notebooks are super expensive (ok the country's everything is expensive) and i found a really good sketchbook from Amazon, aaaaaaand when it came it was like the size of like, REALLY big. but i think its good because you can put many drawings in one page, and i dont waste pages. but this video was REALLY RELLY HELPFUL and i checked ur channel and i loved it so....yea...i subscribed. :)

[@WindyIris]

Thanks for subscribing - big sketchbooks are fun. I find them a bit intimidating personally but they are great for fitting lots of things in:)

[@takou2152]

Sorry to necropolis but where can I find that exact daler rowney sketchbook you have? I'm looking for a spiral notebook hardcover not too big and smooth pages

[@Dani_1012]

I would love a mid size spiral sketchbook that can hold both watercolour and markers, as well as the pages have to be thick since I like them that way

[@WindyIris]

You could have a look at the Pink Pig sketchbooks (I have a review on the channel), they sound like they would fit what you want:)

[@TeagueVivolo]

I don't have a favorite because I don't like drawing in/on books - I find it very counter-intuitive. The edge of the stack of paper is always in the way, and a myriad of other ergonomic and practical hindrances.

[@ginaalfaro1178]

To everyone here I recommend the illo sketchbook it does ghost in the back of the paper a bit but it is perfect for Co Pic markers and pencils and watercolor markers and brush pens. It's a really good sketchbook

[@sunshinesolace3540]

This was very helpful. Thanks for sharing!

[@WindyIris]

Glad you found the video useful:)

[@talimediaart]

I used an mixed media sketchbook from Bienfang for sketching. Is that okay? Because it was the first sketchbook that I had. I now have a regular sketchbook from the same company.

[@WindyIris]

Of course that's okay:) You can use whatever works best for you - I'll have to look up that brand. I've never heard of them.

[@ameliah7554]

What's the best sketchbook for mixed media? I'd really like to start using watercolours and markers for my next one but I'm afraid I'll get one that either bleeds through or something

[@blueskythefox1594]

Have you heard of sketchbook cream paper? I had one but I don't know if they are actually good for drawing.

[@renata-oy9hk]

Well, I use markers/watercolours and I usually buy a watercolour sketchbook (from fabrio) and I don't know if I should keep using markers because in my town I just can find that type...

[@nefertitimontoya]

Renata Trindade use amazon or dickblick or jerry's artarama or other online sites if you can. You can also make marker sketchbooks yourself if you're really dedicated (check out SeaLemon for bookbinding tutorials). It may be hard, but you can always work around not having resources :) my advice would be to never let that stop you!

[@WindyIris]

Hi Renata, I think you should use whatever you feel works best for you - I myself don't like to use markers in watercolor sketchbooks because I can't get the blending to be how I like it but I think its definitely a good idea to go with a sketchbook you can get locally. I have in the past made my own sketchbooks out of marker paper - I don't actually use a "marker" sketchbook. I use the Leuchtturm which is an all round sketchbook, but just works well with markers, so sometimes experimenting can work well:)

[@WindyIris]

Yes I agree Nefertiti - always work with the supplies you can get:)

[@savemebiatch109]

I don’t think that where you live should affect what you do if u enjoy then u should stick to it I’m sure that it is online somewhere

[@miqolysa]

Links to your recent sketchbooks would be nice...because Leuchtturm1997 is a brand and at my quick research I couldn't find it. But nice video ^^