Ohuhu Mix Media Pad - 8.3"x8.3" Mixed Media Art Sketchbook, 120 lb/200 GSM Heavyweight Papers, 78 Sheets/156 Pages, PU Hardcover Mixed Media Paper Pad for Acrylic Painting Christmas Gift

Great sketchbook, can handle acrylic markers, doesn’t bleed to other page, durability great, binding great not falling apart.

This, by no exaggeration, is THE journal I have been looking for.... for months now. The paper is completely different than most (including ohuhu's other journal just meant for markers) and is perfect for light (non-professional) watercolor art works. The water itself is absorbed in perfect time to be able to spread the color and it leaves a satisfying yet natural looking texture after dry. I will 100% be getting another one of these after I run out of the one I just received. My only complaint is that the spine could be slightly more reinforced with something to make it bend around less and feel a tad less fragile. It does NOT, by any means, come apart on you... it just makes me a bit nervous sometimes XD. I feel like the dimensions and page count are also perfect because in many watercolor pads, journals or sketchbooks I have received before, there are only about 25 sheets and each page feels too precious to use. The dimensions are perfect for sitting it on a small desk, in your lap, or basically anywhere else. I'm planning on using mine possibly for some on site urban sketching and it seems like it will be perfect in almost every way.

Great paper quality, no seeping through yet, and overall a great book.

I have so far used this for heavy watercolor color or gouache paint practice and it has held up really well. The paper has a nice thickness and texture making easy for me to sketch or paint whenever. Overall a solid sketchbook for an artist or creative alike.

I have DOZENS of different sketchbooks because I am very, VERY picky when it comes to sketchbooks. I have so many where I just do a few pages and abandon them. I was afraid to try the Ohuhu sketchbooks since they’re a bit pricey, but no more so than something like a Strathmore Mixed Media, and definitely cheaper than something like an Etchr. Since I absolutely LOVE Ohuhu markers, I decided to take a chance. I’m only about 10 pages into this one and already ordered another one! BEST mixed media sketchbook I’ve tried so far!Look, you’re never going to find a “perfect” mixed media sketchbook, because different media will work differently on different papers. It’s extremely unlikely that any company will invent a paper that can work equally well with alcohol markers, water-based markers, pencil, charcoal, watercolor, acrylic, gouache, etc. But this is the closest I’ve ever found.It has a nice tooth that takes graphite and colored pencil well. Alcohol markers blend nicely on it with minimal patchiness. Water-based markers are slightly streaky, but they are on nearly any paper. It can handle wet media fairly well because the paper is pretty thick. You can’t use a TON of water on it without it warping, but it handles light washes like a champ and medium washes with just slight warping. Same for gouache. Watercolor pencils work BRILLIANTLY on it. Paint markers like Posca and Arrtx don’t pill the paper and look smooth on it.I will still keep trying different sketchbooks because I enjoy doing so, but this one is HANDS DOWN the best one I’ve found for an all-around mixed media sketchbook. I’m abandoning my old favorite, the Strathmore mixed media, because Ohuhu is cheaper, has more features, and works better, IMO. And I LOVE the square format! This just keeps proving to me that Ohuhu is the very best company for beginner to intermediate artists, period.

I was surprised at the paper's ability to take water. It's no watercolor paper, but it is great for light washes and mixed media. It's not textured, but it's not smooth, either; it's a little bit more rough than i prefer. Lots of pages and it doesn't bleed through too easily, most of mine are used front and back. The binding came apart a little while making it lay flat, but not to where the book was falling apart. I've filled mine maybe 90% full.I wish all sketchbooks had ribbons, it's such a little thing, but I love that convenience for finding your place. The texture of the outer cover is a little off-putting for me as I have sensory issues (autism), it's not pleasant to touch.All in all I've been very happy with it, but I am going back to a smoother paper after this. I wish more art papers came in square aspect ratio on the pad.

I just received this journal. So far I like the hard cover, and the paper. I used my winsor &Newton paints on the paper and it works well. The papers lay flat which is goid while your working in it also. I recommend this journal.

Great value; exactly as described. You won’t find anything similar at this price in a brick and mortar.