Arteza 8.3x11.7 Inch Watercolor Book, Pack of 2, 64 Pages per Pad, 110lb/230 gsm, Linen Bound with Bookmark Ribbon and Elastic Strap, Art Supplies for Watercolor Techniques and Mixed Media
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Brand | ARTEZA |
Color | white |
Material | Paper |
Sheet Size | 8.3x11.7 Inches |
Paper Finish | Watercolor |
About this item
- Cold Pressed Paper - Experience the perfect amount of tooth on this paper ideally suited for watercolor painting and mixed media.
- Dual-Sided - Each sheet of this pad features a double sided texture, offering up 128 pages total to explore your creativity--perfect for beginners and experts.
- Acid-Free - Each painting in these notebooks will withstand the test of time on paper built to last.
- Designed and Created by Artists: Here at Arteza, we are passionate about creating products that inspire. For us, art is an expression of the human experience. That’s why we work to make our art supplies accessible to all people.
- Art Supplies for Everyone: Arteza was built on providing quality painting, drawing & art supplies for all ages and levels. Find tons of arts and crafts accessories, paint sets, drawing supplies, and more for all your general needs as an artist.
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paper size | 8.3x11.7 | 3.5 x 5.5 inches | — | 5.5*5.5 inch | 8.25 x 8.25 inches | 5.5*5.5 inch |
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About Arteza
Our mission is to provide high-quality and affordable art supplies for creators of all levels.
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We’re artists, designers, musicians, and creators.
For us, art is more than something we do – it’s an expression of the human experience.
Whether it’s a reflection of our happiness, our grief, our joy, our wonder, or our longing, art is the legacy we will leave behind to tell future generations who we were at this place in time.
That’s why we believe it should be available to everyone. Because everybody is a part of what we are.
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We’re artists
We’re people just like you who get up every morning and go to the job that will define our lives.
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What makes our products unique?
Our products are specially designed with artists in mind. We’re always looking to create the best art supplies for the creator’s needs.
Why do we love what we do?
Spreading the power of creativity and imagination to as many artists as we can is extremely rewarding.
What problem are we solving?
At Arteza, we provide high-quality art supplies at an affordable cost. For the average artist, the cost of getting together the perfect tool kit of art supplies can be quite pricey.
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Brand | ARTEZA |
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Color | white |
Material | Paper |
Sheet Size | 8.3x11.7 Inches |
Paper Finish | Watercolor |
Product Dimensions | 11.7"L x 8.3"W |
Recommended Uses For Product | Painting |
Sheet Count | 64 |
Paper Weight | 110 |
Item Weight | 2.9 pounds |
Manufacturer | Arteza |
ASIN | B07LDK5HZL |
Item model number | ARTZ-8411 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #94,257 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #362 in Watercolor Paper |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
Number of pieces | 2 |
Batteries required | No |
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Customers like the value of the art media paper. For example, they say it's well worth the money spent, and the quality is great for the price. That said, opinions are mixed on the quality and texture.
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Customers appreciate the value of the art media paper. They say it's well worth the money spent, the quality is great for the price, and it'll last a long time. Customers also mention that it'd be great for students and personal practice pieces.
"...Very impressive for this price range. The paper is mid grade watercolor..." Read more
"...Overall I'd still recommend because it's very inexpensive and you're able to get more value per buck if you're able to take the concerns above in..." Read more
"...Pros- the price makes these books attainable - the size is great for either doing a complete piece or a study...." Read more
"...Pros:. Affordable! Since it's cheap you don't have to feel guilty for experimenting or just playing around with paints....." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the art media paper. Some mention that it has withstood both delicate art effects and extreme mixed media decoupage. They say that the watercolor sketchbooks are pretty good for practice. However, some customers feel that the paper does not hold up so well with watercolor, it wrinkles easily, and the areas on the page come out splotchy-looking.
"...have put this book through extensive abuse and the paper has withstood both delicate art effects and extreme mixed media decoupage treatment...." Read more
"...The texture of the journal tough and heavy duty, the paper is mixed - meaning that one side of the page is made for watercolor specifically and the..." Read more
"...The binding starts to come off as soon as you open it. The pages don't fall out, but you can see the binding and pages come apart where the glue was...." Read more
"...I like mine. Handles watercolor as long as paper isn't soaking wet.I would buy again in a heartbeat." Read more
Customers are mixed about the texture of the art media paper. Some mention that the pages have nice texture, while others say that it's tough and heavy duty. The paper is thick enough to be painted on both sides, but it'll absorb water. The backs of the pages are completely different textures, with a smooth side and a rough side.
"...The texture of the journal tough and heavy duty, the paper is mixed - meaning that one side of the page is made for watercolor specifically and the..." Read more
"...One side has a hot press finish and the other has a smooth finish which I would not recommend using watercolor on..." Read more
"...The paper is textured on one side and smooth on the other. you can paint on both sides with no bleed through...." Read more
"...I thought I was paying for bigger books! It is not textured every page: textured page faces textured page, but when you turn the page, it’s smooth..." Read more
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The paper is mid grade watercolor (not student grade and not horrible but it is not high end artist grade). I have tried multiple watercolor effects with lots of success and minimal warping for this paper grade. I have come across some pages with strange substances on them (perhaps too much sizing or inconsistent sizing).
Overall…these sketchbooks are good enough that I have repurchased them and always look forward to working in them.
I would buy again in a heartbeat.
However, with this price comes its caveats. You will not be purchasing high quality paper as good as Arches or Fabriano; that should be a given but here are some of the things I have experienced that make it less than stellar.
The binding starts to come off as soon as you open it. The pages don't fall out, but you can see the binding and pages come apart where the glue was. There are stitches keeping it otherwise bound.
The paper isn't as absorbent as I am used to. Granted I have not played with this paper for long, however I have noticed that it takes less water than what I am used to in order for the paper to start pilling. Nothing too egregious to throw this in the garbage, but still, wet on wet beware.
The paper also slightly rips away with mild adhesives like painter's tape or washi tape. I use these to line my borders while I don't mind it since I'm not painting in the covered areas, it is something to note. I almost ripped off the top layer of the paper into my painting when I peeled off my tape. Perhaps peeling with more caution and less speed will ensure it peels okay.
Overall I'd still recommend because it's very inexpensive and you're able to get more value per buck if you're able to take the concerns above in stride. Definitely worth it for students and personal practice pieces.
Pros- the price makes these books attainable - the size is great for either doing a complete piece or a study.
Cons - the pages don't lay as flat as I would like - the pages warp. I tried to tape down the painting in the picture but it just pulled the next page up with it.
I might try this as a gouache journal and see if that's any better.
Pros- the price makes these books attainable - the size is great for either doing a complete piece or a study.
Cons - the pages don't lay as flat as I would like - the pages warp. I tried to tape down the painting in the picture but it just pulled the next page up with it.
I might try this as a gouache journal and see if that's any better.
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The maker has good communication and we reached a satisfactory solution. The interaction left me impressed and given how much I like their other books, it looks like the issues with the books I got in this order are unusual.
ORIGINAL REVIEW FOLLOWS
I have quite a few small-sized Arteza watercolour sketchbooks and find them really nice to paint on. They are a bit fussy with too much water and erasing, but that's to be expected for this weight of paper. For basic quick sketches, the paper is great.
So when I wanted a large sketchbook for bigger paintings, I got Arteza thinking it would be the same.
It's not.
The paper in the large sketchbook is not behaving as I expected. There are areas on the paper where the watercolour paint won't absorb (like it has wax on it) and areas where it absorbs too much. This makes for a splotchy and unpredictable effect.
Unlike the smaller books, the paper in the large books is extremely sensitive to tape and I have yet to find a brand (even when I de-stick the tape by getting lint on it first) that won't tear the paper.
Even a light attempt to lift lines with a kneaded eraser starts to pill the paper and forget about using a regular rubbing eraser. More than three coats of watercolour seems to be where this paper gets grumpy and if I get it too wet, I can't push around the paint with the brush without the paper joining in and going pulpy. (this did not happen in the smaller Arteza books where 10 layers of paint and a wet wash were fine - so long as I didn't mind warping the paper)
And I don't know, it just feels as if I got a really old paper or a bad batch or something.
What I like about it:
Two-sided with a nice texture on both sides. The cover is lovely in my hands. The A4-ish size is perfect for practising and sketching before starting a big portrait.
I'm going to see if it can become a gouache sketchbook, but as it is, I don't think I'll be buying it in this size in this brand again. But I still love the smaller Arteza books, so I might get some of those to toss in my bag.