How to Choose the Right Sketchbook Paper for Your Media Of Choice

With so many sketchbooks on the market, finding the right one for your art style can feel overwhelming. From binding and size to cover style and brand, there is a lot to choose from.

If you are not sure where to begin, it often helps to focus on the basics: the type of paper that will best suit the media you enjoy using most.

To make things easier, we have put together a handy guide to help you understand which paper types work well with different media. But what if you enjoy a little bit of everything?

Start by flicking through your previous sketchbooks and artworks. Take note of the materials you return to most often, whether that is pencil, ink, paint markers, collage or watercolour. This will help you choose a sketchbook that supports your go-to media, while still giving you room to experiment.

Alternatively, try choosing a slightly heavier paper weight than you usually use. A higher gsm can often give you more flexibility to explore different media and creative techniques.

With that out of the way, here is the guide:

Still looking for a little more help? Read our guide on finding the right paper type for you - Artgecko Papers explained.

And, if you are ever unsure, you can always email or DM the Artgecko team on social media. We are always happy to help - after all, we are a little bit obsessed with paper.

Happy hunting and happy sketching!