Royal Talens T9314-211M 441807 Talens Art Creation Sketchbook Drawing Planner 3.5 x 5.5 inches (9 x 14 cm), Lake Blue

Sketchbook is a great size and I love the color! I like the smooth texture and the durability of this paper. Very happy with this sketchbook. I would buy another one.

So I have recently started using the "Royal Talens: Art Creations Sketchbook" for my art, since I need a good quality sketchbook that is on cheaper end of the price spectrum. I have heard great things about this sketchbook, so I figured I'd try it out. & I have to say, I am a huge fan.For one, there are tons of great color options! This specific one I'm reviewing is the yellow color, but there are a load of colors to choose from [red, green, purple, black... there are several options, so you're able to choose a color that speaks to you]. I have two others in a navy blue & light blue color.I then have to get into the paper quality - it's a solid option, especially for my multi-media artists. This sketchbook handles everything at my disposal: graphite, ink, colored pencils, acrylic paint [this will also handle other mediums like watercolor as well, I just don't use watercolor so that's why it's not on my list]. The paper measures 140 g/m2, making this a great option for a lot of mediums.Finally, the price. $11, which comparing that to a moleskine is about half the price, depending on the size of course. Overall, this sketchbook is fantastic, and has been a humongous help in improving my artistry as an artist. I highly recommend this sketchbook, to the beginner artist who needs a good sketchbook option, to the advanced artists with years of experience. Regardless of who you are, this sketchbook will fill your sketchbooking needs.

It's a good sketchbook! Handles gouache, watercolor, acrylic paint markers, and alcohol markers well!My only complaint is that the color is super ugly! I hate the coral, it looks like a hot pink in person. Too bad it's the only option in 21x30. More color options in various sizes, please!

This is the first sketchbook I ever filled. It is small, portable, adorable and the pages are thick enough! Alcohol markers bleed through but just barely, and to be fair they bleed through everything. Anyway, love this book! I’ve ordered several more.

This probably won’t sound like a compliment, but these are excellent subpar notebooks.It’s almost like the Goldilocks of notebooks.Some notebooks are extremely high quality, but then i feel bad using it for “crappy” sketches, and unfleshed out ideas.Other notebooks are extremely cheap, made with horrible paper and bad binding, and even if you wanted to experiment, the paper tears on you, and it’s not a fun experience.But this notebook? This is the type of notebook where it holds up to ink, alcohol markers, gouache, and watercolor so I can experiment and play and not feel like the paper is precious.It’s not watercolor paper, so don’t expect it to act as such, but it works. Also, when I use alcohol markers, I can’t use the back of that page. Oh well!I’ve used these notebooks the last three years for Inktober.I love how small they are, and how they come in all these different colors.I always have fun in these, and that’s the whole reason I make art.

Decent value for the money. Liked the portability of the notebook.

Great little sketchbook for on the go. My daughter loves it . Perfect to toss in a small bag or hand carry.

This is my second one of these journals. Love the way the paper feels, smooth but not buttery and pretty tear sturdy. I rarely get bleed through unless I’m working with an inky pen. I enjoy using colored pencils on this paper.