CANSON watercolour sketchbook Graduate A4, hardcover, black, 28 sheets

This sturdy sketchbook with 250 g/m² paper captures your watercolour work effortlessly, without bleeding or cockling.⁠‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‍‍‍⁠ The hardcover and elastic band protect your work wherever you take it, and the inside pocket keeps loose sketches neatly together.⁠‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‍‍‍⁠

When do you need a watercolour sketchbook?
A watercolour sketchbook is indispensable when you work with watercolour paint, whether you are a beginning artist or already experienced. Unlike ordinary drawing paper, this book can take up water without the paper tearing or becoming soggy. The A4 format offers enough room for detailed studies and larger compositions.

Why choose this hardcover format?
The hardcover version with thread binding ensures that your sketchbook lies flat when open while you paint. This is crucial with watercolour work, as you want both hands free for brush and water. The elastic band keeps your book closed and protects your artwork during transport.

Ideal paper weight for watercolour
The 250 gsm paper with a fine grain is specifically developed for watercolour techniques. This weight prevents the paper from buckling too much when you use water, while the fine grain texture ensures good paint and water absorption without losing details.

Practical extras for artists
The inside fold-out pocket offers space for loose sketches, reference material or small samples. Because the book is sewn along the long side, you can easily work across the full width of the paper without the binding getting in the way. Always store your watercolour sketchbook horizontally to prevent warping.