Talens Art Creation Sketchbook 80 Sheets, 12 cm x 12 cm Size, Lake Blue

Such versatile paper at a good price.There are so many pages in these pads they last for ages. And the smaller sizes are really good for a pocket or glovebox.I’ve done graphite work using powedered graphite and smudging and pencil on top and can get a surprising number of layers, lots of sharp detail and fairly dark graphite. You can smudge smooth as anything on it but it’s not so smooth it’s like Bristol board which I don’t enjoy.I’ve also used acrylic on it (with gesso pre prepared underneath) and it doesn’t buckle much at all.I’ve seen people use pastel and tombow pens and alerts and this paper looks good.Only thing I’d like is a whiter paper version as though I really enjoy using a cream toned paper it can sometimes photograph badly for social media and such, looking a bit dull and yellowed in an unpleasant way. But that’s usually more with graphite than when you add colour, which it complements well.I’d prefer a white one for graphite and a coloured one for everything else.Otherwise out of many different papers I’ve tried this will be a staple in my art supplies.

Having used a range of sketchbooks over the years, some of which never get much beyond the first couple of pages, this is the best I've had for carrying around and general use. Smooth paper, perfect for the super fine ballpoint I like to use but thick enough to take light watercolor washes if required. All the pages open flat, and it's well made too, it feels like it will survive bumping around in a bag. I used moleskine before..lovely but expensive and you feel like you have to be perfect using them. With this pad I don't mind doing daft things and wasting paper, or gluing things in. It's a really lovely little book, and the square 12x12 size is a refreshing change too. I will be getting more!

Texture of cover is amazing and the pages are excellent, very decent sketch book!

Honestly best you can get hardcover for price. The paper is good but does bleed if you use alcohol markers. Good value for money however if you're not looking specifically for hard cover you can find a better one. good size. OK texture could be better. Very pretty and easiy to bring around. Decent versatility for mixed media

I really love these books and have several in different sizes. The paper quality is lovely and smooth, and takes ink and water colour well.I use a variety of sizes from A6 for field sketches up to A4 for desk sketching. I love the bright and cheerful colours as it makes distinguishing my different sketch books a lot easier! Great value for money!

in love with the quality of the paper such a cute book and its pink 😼😼😼

I love these sketchbooks as they are affordable and the paper is smooth albeit a bit thin. Its great for dry media and 1 to 3 layers of acrylic marker depending on ink flow. There is a bit of bleed through when using brush pen ink but again if you use thin ink marker with low flow I think it would be fine.Plus the low price makes me not afraid to experiment with different types of sketching.Overall a great brand of sketchbook and one I will definitely be repurchasing!

A great little drawing/sketch book. Pages are a good thickness, even for a bit of watercolour. Love the cover colour choice too. I'll definitely buy this again