If you are looking for a new watercolor journal, this video is for you!
I purchased and tested out 20 different 100% cotton watercolor journals from amazon. What's good, what's not?
And to truly test out these journals I HAD to do a painting in each one! 🙌 ALL paintings are coming to my Watercolor Mastery Membership!
0:00 What to look for in a watercolor journal
3:39 Zen Sangam
4:45 ClaireFontaine
5:35 Paul Rubens
6:20 Bee Paper
7:24 Dina Wakley
8:18 Indigo Artway
9:19 Wonder Forest
10:12 Etchr Customizable Cover
10:46 Hahnemuhle
11:26 Vivida
12:10 Winsor & Newton
12:43 Khadi
13:29 Arches
14:00 Baohong
15:06 Mini Embroidered
15:52 Saunders Waterford
16:36 Kolo
17:20 Michael Solovyev
18:04 Stonebook
18:36 Etchr Perfect Sketchbook
19:20 Rustico Leather Cover
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These are the journals highlighted in the video.
Amazon prices change constantly!
📜 Zen Sangam A5 Watercolor Book, 50 pages, 20% cotton 120lb cold pressed ➡️ https://amzn.to/3Kkx3fB
📜 ClaireFontaine Fontaine Cold Pressed Watercolour Pad, Wirebound, 300gsm, 12x18cm (4.5 x 7 inches) ➡️ https://amzn.to/3JTDhlj
📜 Paul Rubens 100% Cotton Hot Press Watercolor Journal 7.6” x 5.3”, 20 sheets ➡️ https://amzn.to/3KhWwGz
📜 Bee Paper Company Watercolor Journal, 5-1/2-inch x 8-inch ➡️ https://amzn.to/3EXnhwG
📜 Artway Indigo Rag Book Watercolour Sketchbook, Concertina A5 Portrait ➡️ https://amzn.to/40wlms2
📜 Ranger Dina Wakley Media Journal 6x6 White ➡️ https://amzn.to/3JXjG3J
📜 Etchr Mixed Media Sketchbook, A6, Hot press 100% cotton, vegan friendly, customizable cover ➡️ https://amzn.to/40yAQvt
📜 Wonder Forest Hardcover Watercolor Journal Cold Pressed 100% Cotton 8x5.5” ➡️ https://amzn.to/3G3zuR6
📜 Hahnemuhle Watercolor Book, A6 100% cotton, 250gsm, 30 sheets ➡️ https://amzn.to/3KhUIgK
📜 Viviva, 100% Cotton Sketchbook, 7.5” Square ➡️ https://amzn.to/3nw5maS
📜 Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolor Paper Journal, 5x7” Cold pressed cotton ➡️ https://amzn.to/40rJj3G
📜 Khadi Handmade Watercolour Paper Pad 150gsm, Rough 15 sheets, 15x15cm ➡️ https://amzn.to/42MkVeF
📜 Arches Watercolor Travel Journal 6x10-inch Natural White 100% Cotton Paper - 15 Sheets ➡️ https://amzn.to/3JRhpXE
📜 Baohong Academy Watercolor Journal, PU Leather Cover, 24 sheets 6x9”, 140lb cold pressed 100% cotton paper ➡️ https://amzn.to/3G6dfdj
📜 Saunders Waterford 7.5x11in Spiral Fat Pad 25 Sheets, cold pressed cotton UPDATED (no longer available on amazon)
OR I recommend purchasing from Jackson's Art Supply ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LmWMEy
📜 300gsm Mini Embroidery Cover Watercolor sketchbook (2.6x2.4”) travel book, 20 sheets ➡️ https://amzn.to/40Q8htl
📜 Kolo 5.5x8.5 Professional Watercolor Book, 100% Cotton, Spiral Bound, 140lb/300gsm ➡️ https://amzn.to/3nuFiwG
📜 Michael Solovyev Studio Watercolor Sketchbook 100% Cotton Saunders Paper ➡️ https://amzn.to/3KhV5YG
📜 Etchr the Perfect Sketchbook Size A4 8.3x11.7 Inch - 100% Cotton Cold Press Textured Vegan-Friendly Multimedia Sketchbook - 44 Pages ➡️ https://amzn.to/3M7A4RI
📜 FB-32(300) Layflat Art Pro Album Stonebook, 32 pages, 300gsm, 100% Cotton ➡️ https://amzn.to/3G5wvYB
📜 Rustico Leather Watercolor Journal with Thick Cotton 140 lb. Paper and Deckled Pages Medium Handmade Art Journal Claude ➡️ https://amzn.to/3lPD22K
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