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made in Yorkshire, UK from sustainable sources
High quality papers in a variety of textures, thicknesses & tones
Sketch products made for artists of all kinds with super smooth soft touch covers
made in Yorkshire, UK from sustainable sources
High quality papers in a variety of textures, thicknesses & tones
Sketch products made for artists of all kinds with super smooth soft touch covers
Finding the right paper type for you - Artgecko papers explained.
6 min read
Finding the right paper type for you - Artgecko papers explained.

All artists know that the foundation of a brilliant masterpiece is good-quality materials. While the saying goes “a bad workman blames his tools”, the reality is that poor art supplies can genuinely hinder your practice. From coloured pencils that snap every 15 minutes to markers that bleed across the page instead of blending, we feel your pain.

With so many options available, finding the right supplies for your work can be a lengthy and frustrating process. That’s why we’ve pulled together this handy guide, breaking down each of our paper types to help you find the right grade and texture for your art style. It should also make choosing the best sketchbook for your needs a whole lot easier.

The Great GeXchange Round 2
5 min read
The Great GeXchange Round 2
In this blog post, we explore the uniquely brilliant project that is The Great GeXchange. Click here to read more and discover all the talented artists that got involved in the second eddition of The Great GeXchange!
The Freestyle Sketchbook: What Makes It So Special?
5 min read
The Freestyle Sketchbook: What Makes It So Special?
At Artgecko Sketchbooks, we go on and on about the Freestyle Gecko (because it's amazing obvs)! However, for those who may be new to us, all of our sketchbook brand names can be really confusing. Making you wonder, what on earth is a Freestyle Gecko and why is it so special? Well dear reader, keep reading and you will discover why the Freestyle Gecko really is one of our favourite Sketchbook types!