10 Reviews: Best Sketchbook for Beginners (Dec 2023)

Hahnemühle The Cappuccino Book provides an ideal surface for work with India ink, fountain pens, acrylic markers, and other water-based pens. This sketchbook reminds of a cappuccino with fresh froth with its light-brown paper. With 40 sheets / 80 pages featuring 120 gsm, this sketchbook is an ideal companion if you are on the road.

If only we could just pick the 30 nuances of color on the cover for inspiration, surely our life could be a lot easier. The Alibabette Editions Paris presents a sweet sketchbook on the cover with acid-free ivory drawing paper. The Bodoni binding allows this book to lays flat when open. It measures 8.25 by 5.7 inches.

Size is convenient for journaling. Bought this as a gift for my cousin. She loves the decor on the cover. The cover is light duty—more like a heavy cardstock than a durable cardboard. Pages are acid-free, though not as smooth as I expected.

by Alícia Wenigmann

This sketchbook features 160 pages of high-quality, 100 gsm paper. The cover features durable, water-resistant materials that remain safe even when splashed by water or paint. To make sketching easy and comfortable, this book is made with a dual-sewn binding that allows the book to lie flat.

Shizen Faux Leather Journal presents a sketchbook with creative in mind. The cover is plain black, but the paper is colorful. You can choose black, white, red, orange, or yellow sheets – or the multi-colored journal with orange, red, green, and yellow sheets. It holds 90 sheets of smooth paper and is ideal for pen-and-ink, colored pencils, and pastels.

I have been looking for a journal with colored pages to use for my loose floral art journal. I love the size, the pages and texture. I will be buying more.

by Mag the artist

Hand Book Journal comes in a unique form, square, for those of you who want to explore new dimensions. The cover part is sealed with elastic straps which makes it look simple but attractive. With a total of 128 pages, you can paint as much as you want without worrying about running out of paper. That way your painting skills will increase.

Moleskine Folio Book is the perfect portable canvas for capturing sketches and drawings, both for artists and beginners. It contains 96 pages of heavy, high-quality paper that are sewn into a hard black cover and ensures your work is protected. This sketchbook is available in two sizes namely A4 and A3.

Moleskine Folio Book is the perfect portable canvas for capturing sketches and drawings, both for artists and beginners. It contains 96 pages of heavy, high-quality paper that are sewn into a hard black cover and ensures your work is protected. This sketchbook is available in two sizes namely A4 and A3.

Leda Art Supply is a lifesaver for artists and those who are just starting out. There is no doubt about the quality of its products. Its large size gives you lots of surface for art-making or journaling. But you can also choose a smaller size as needed, even in pocket size. All-weather cover protects your art and makes it look classic.

This is the perfect sketch book for practicing calligraphy. At first I thought the 80 lb paper would make my ink bleed through but it's actually thick enough that I can practice on the front & back of each sheet. Overall really happy with the product and the binding seems durable enough to last me quite a while. Will definitely purchase again!

by H.Le

The Holbein Multimedia Book comes with a flattering cover color with tie ribbons that makes it look cute but not overdoing it. You can apply watercolor, ink, pastel, pencil, and chalk equally well on 28 sheets of durable paper. The spiral binding saves you the risk of the paper coming off the glue. Your artwork can sit nicely in it.

Painting on white paper is common, but have you tried the sensation of painting on black paper? The Fabriano Hardcover Black Sketchbook features 40 sheets of 190 gsm black paper with a landscape style. With a sturdy and elegant hardcover, this sketchbook is suitable for pastels, colored pencils, acrylic paints, and collages.