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!

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

Great size sketchbook, though it does bleed through with alcohol markers. Smooth paper quality and easy to take around.

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!

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

Great quality, perfect size for keeping in your pocket. Works great with gouache, paper stays firm.

Talents are quality acid free sketchbooks and good value for coloured pencil work. Not tried paint or ink in them yet.