Review on Canson Artist Series Dual Surface Mix Media Paper Pad - Ideal for Wet or Dry Media, Fine or Medium Texture, Side Wire Bound, 138 lb, 5.5 x 8.5 Inches, 30 Sheets by Hannah Curi

last year. To me, a sketchbook needs to have a spiral binding so you can draw without fiddling with other pages, and a sturdy back so you can draw even when you're away from your desk. This sketchbook meets both requirements. Another advantage of this sketchbook is that the pages are perforated. The amount of paper you get for the price is very large, perfect for sketching ideas. I mostly use pencil for my sketches, but I've used paper for light watercolor strokes, and the paper works quite well with minimal warping or water seepage onto other pages, like some of my other sketchbooks do. I've also used gouache and ink and even used it as a parallel pilot ink calligraphy practice board. Although the ink is visible on the back of the page, I was very pleased that the ink barely smeared. Of course I wouldn't recommend it for your next masterpiece - it's still a sketchbook - but it's perfect for previews or rehearsals.