![]() The paper is not very absorbent, so the pigments don’t soak into the fiber like they do in artists-grade papers. I find the paper in the Moleskine watercolor sketchbook is extremely unfriendly to any layering/glazing. Just remember, I’m relating my own personal experience. In fact, in a lot of cases, the Moleskine watercolor sketchbook is a very good, practical solution for many people. Not every artist uses the sketchbook in the same way I use it. I cannot speak for other artists and assume I know their reasons for using the Moleskine watercolor sketchbook. I actually really enjoy the paper in their regular sketchbooks – it’s fantastic for ink and pencil work. Let me first emphasize that this is about Moleskine’s watercolor sketchbook. So why do I detest the Moleskine paper so much? So many artists use this very sketchbook all the time. Since I don’t want to waste it, I’ll likely drag through that one at some point, too, although I might use different media in it than watercolor.) The only caveat to this oath is that when I first purchased this particular Moleskine, I had also purchased a pocket version. Once I’ve finished filling it, I don’t intend to ever waste my money on a Moleskine watercolor sketchbook again. I was annoyed I’d been fidgeting with it for as long as I have (and, being a glutton for punishment, I’m still working through the awful thing to this day-trying to fill it up as quickly as possible following daily art challenges on Instagram. Moleskine’s watercolor paper is absolute crap. And in comparison, now, I really have to say it… After slugging through my Moleskine for a few months on various watercolor paintings, the Arches paper was a dream come true. I was partaking in Angela Fehr’s Watercolor Summer Challenge (now since closed), and for the particular challenge I worked on, I decided to pull out the Arches paper as I wanted to work in a larger format than what I’d been doing previously in my smaller 5″x8.25″ Moleskine Watercolor album. I enjoyed the paper enough, but I was still pretty new to my whole watercolor journey, so I feel like the paper’s quality went under-appreciated by me.Ībout a year ago I discovered a brand new appreciation for the Arches Aquarelle watercolor paper. I used it occasionally, but, I feel, not under a heavy degree of layering and washes. If you’re an experienced watercolor artist, you’re likely nodding your head sagely, thinking “Yes, yes. Once upon a time, I received a 12″x16″ block of Arches Aquarelle watercolor paper as a Christmas gift. ![]() ![]() This is not a push to get you to invest in an expensive watercolor paper, but a recap of my experiences using several different brands/types. Even for me, when I watched many professional watercolor artists give demos and their professional opinions on the best paints, brushes, and papers, I still took their advice with a grain of salt and had to experiment with the products myself so I could have real-life experience with them and see if they fit my needs. ![]() Preface: I think everyone has to experience a product for themselves to see, ultimately, if it’s going to be the right fit for them. While small, any amount of money helps me to keep making art and sharing it with the world. That said, I appreciate your patronage by using the links to purchase products. As usual, please note that any links to Amazon products within this post are affiliate links, meaning I make a minute commission should you choose to purchase something via the link. A list of materials can be found at the end of this post. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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