Leda Art Supply Journal Sketch Book, 160-Page
Last updated: January 11, 2023
The attractive cover on this sketch book is weather resistant, which is handy if you prefer to sketch while being inspired by nature. The book is medium in size and fits neatly in any purse or backpack. The pages are cream colored, smooth and perforated for easy removal.
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Key Takeaway: This sketch book is quite versatile, as it can be used as a planner or journal in addition to acting as your sketch book.
In our analysis of 66 expert reviews, the Leda Art Supply Journal Sketch Book, 160-Page placed 13th when we looked at the top 17 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.From The Manufacturer
Leda Art Supply banner VERSATILE: dense 81 pound (130 gsm) sketchbook paper takes application of pencil, ink, pen, pastel and charcoal. SMOOTH WITH SLIGHT TOOTH: Art paper has enough tooth to show marks well. PREMIUM: 160 pages of cream-colored paper accents your colors. MORE PAGES: You get 56 more pages than Moleskine’s A5 Art Collection Sketchbook (which only gives you 104 pages) BIT WIDER: LEDA is 8.25 x 5.70 inches — .7 inch winder (5.7) than Moleskine’s A5 sketchbook (5.5) Leda banner Leda customer art Leda test paper texture GET CREATIVE FALLING IN LOVE WITH LEDA SKETCHBOOKS Looking for a premium art journal? Consider Leda. You will find the soft, smooth paper enticing. 160 pages of cream colored paper will accent your every mark. Ideal for pencil, pen, ink, charcoal and pastel. The dense paper isn’t too thin or thick. It won’t easily rip or smear. PREVENTS BLEEDING You will find very little bleeding with the Leda — if at all. Large tip markers will show through on the other side but customers report that pen and ink work well. Like markers? Colors blend wonderfully on Leda paper. MAKES COLORS POP EXTRA FEATURES Elastic band keeps pages together. Accordion back pocket for storing photos, lose papers or pencil. LAYS FLAT The solid binding permits the book to lay flat. Use the elastic band to hold the pages together. The dense paper and solid thread binding will hold up to aggressive art making. MORE PAGES THAN MOLESKINE You get 56 more pages than Moleskine’s A5 Art Collection Sketchbook (which only gives you 104 pages). SMOOTH WITH A SLIGHT TOOTH PERFECT PAPER Dense paper is smooth but with enough tooth to grab and show your medium. WHAT ABOUT WATERCOLOR? While the Leda isn’t meant for heavy wet media. Some customers experiment with a light watercolor wash. The pages will warp a bit, but our designers consider that normal for sketchbooks. We think that art doesn’t have to be proper and precise all the time. It is OK to mess up your sketchbook. And the Leda will take vigorous art making. Read more side DURABLE UNIQUE COVER MATERIAL People love the look and feel of the textured flexible cover. It is water resistant and made of PU leather. It bends and lays flat. Unlike other sketchbooks with hard cardboard backing, the Leda’s cover protects your art from the elements. Perfect for sketching in the field. The Leda weighs less than bulky hard covered books, making it much easier to pack around. The cover feels like a new pair of sneakers. It will hold up to use and abuse over the years. Our solid, thread bound book will last decades. Pablo MADE FOR CREATIVE PEOPLE PANTHEON OF SIZES Pocket “Baby Leda” Sketchbook 5.5 x 3.5 inches. Fits in your pocket for sketching anywhere. Medium “Mother Leda” Sketchbook 8.25 x 5.7 inches. Easy to pack in your bag or backpack. Perfect for art or writing. Large “Odyssey” Sketchbook 10 x 7 inches. Lighter weight, water resistant and ideal for traveling. Extra Large “Zeus” Sketchbook 8.25 x 11.5 inches. For professional designers or artists who prefer lots of surface. Art With Heart LEDA CARES CHARITY SUPPORT A portion of your purchase will be donated to Art with Heart, a community organization that brings the healing power of creative expression to children and teens facing trauma or adversity. That means your art habit is helping kids. Leda is a private label art supply company located in Kirkland, WA dedicated to helping artists make the world a more beautiful place. Thanks to Leda fans Debbie Riley, Vicky Wood and Pablo Borda for art above. You can express yourself with Leda too! Join our mission and get started on your next masterpiece today.
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Artist and educator Amy Markham is the creator of Starling, a podcast dedicated to helping artists develop depth in their creative practice. A graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, Amy has been an art educator since 2001. Today, she teaches middle school art at a school outside of Memphis, Tennessee. Her personal artwork explores myth-making and symbolic understandings. Through her brand, Starling Creative Living, she leads others to explore art production as a method for enriching their life experience.