Talens Art Creation Sketchbook Red 12X12 cm, 140 Grams

I have to write this review again because amazon deleted my first one, hah... If I miss any crucial details I apologize. But I really do like this sketchbook! As a tiny objects enjoyer this is definitely up there with cuteness. It's the tiniest and cutest sketchbook I own and it's very good quality :) I love that the paper is a little on the thicker end (not too much so, but noticeable compared to other sketchbooks I have) And the paper doesn't warp too bad when you use watercolor. It did warp at first when I did the light wash of pink on the first drawing, but dried to be fairly flat which surprised me! It also handles gesso very well too, which I used for the pony drawing. I put a couple layers on because the crayola markers I was using weren't working super well as watercolor... Watercolor markers MAY not work with this sketchbook, as it doesn't have the same effect as it would with say a canson sketchbook, sad... But you can fix this problem with a layer or two of gesso, and it won't warp or anything like that. I did test a page with alcohol markers, and they did bleed through. If you want to use alcohol markers in this sketchbook I would recommend using a layer of gesso, taping the pages, or just skipping the bled-through page altogether. Overall a very nice portable sketchbook, I really like the color of it and the toned pages as well. Not something I've had before, but it's a nice touch! I can't wait to bring it with me when I start my classes again :)

Love this little sketch book. It's small so I can carry it with me often. Nice thick, good quality paper that doesn't bleed through. Great for drawing with pencils or pens. I use my to do Zen tangling.

These Art Creation sketchbooks are wildly popular for a reason: somehow the thin, smooth, presumably cellulose paper accepts almost any media, including gouache and light washes of watercolor. The small pocket-sized version can be taken virtually anywhere, and they include a generous amount of paper. While not ideal for watercolor, I've used mine for watercolor, watercolor pencils, ink and gouache and the paper has responded with minimal buckling or warping. Great product!

I'm not sure why all the YouTube watercolor artists like it; the paper buckles too easily and takes forever to dry.

Excellent sketchbooks. They open flat and the paper is smooth and can take some light water media. Work very well with crayons, pencils, colored pencils, and various inks. Highly recommended. I use these daily. However, they should be shipped in a box with the corners protected. Mine arrived with light shrink wrap in a plastic mail sleeve that was taped nicely around them. (I purchased 5) The gray plastic shipping cover did not protect the edges and corners. I’m not sure how this could be remedied since there is no way to communicate about proper shipping containers. But since we are reviewing the books themselves I will give them a very enthusiastic five stars.

Just what I was looking for

Cute little sketchbook that I keep in my purse. I mostly use it for quick pencil sketches but the paper works well with ink and gouache too and I've done some watercolor washes on it as well. It won't hold up to heavy wet media use but it's fine for sketching and very affordable.

i loveeee this brand and these sketchbooks, never failed me and ive used them for years

Love the feel of the paper

My absolute all time favourite sketchbook brand as an artist. Paper is thicka and butter smooth. It's just perfect.

Love these sketchbooks! So underrated, seems it is gaining traction with artists tho lately. Paper color is great a bit yellow but not as much as the Moleskine ones. As for bleed resistance it's pretty good for pencils, pens, inks acrylic markers but alcohol markers it bleeds thru so be mindful of that. All sizes are awesome depends on how you use your sketchbook. It's quite sturdy and if it's in a smaller size it's easy to carry around and sketch outside.

J’adore ce carnet où je peux dessiner et peindre le papier est suffisamment épais pour cela. Je suis ravie de mon achat et je le recommande. En plus le carnet est conforme à la photo et la description et le papier de qualité pour moi c’est parfait. Il est suffisamment petit pour tenir dans mon sac à main pour que je l’ai toujours avec moi et la taille est même un peu plus grande que les carrés de zentangle que j’utilise donc vraiment c’est tout à fait ce que je recherchais.

Je l'utilise pour mes nuanciers, le papier est de très bonne qualité, la couleur du papier est juste un peu trop crème ce qui dénature sans doute la couleur des crayons. J'aime le format allongé parfait pour l'utilisation que j'en fait.