Learn more about the newest sketchbook to the Artgecko range, the Classy Gecko with Gecko Guards. This isn't any old sketchbook, it is reinforced with extra protection to avoid media spills, allowing you to make the most of every page of your sketchbook. Read on to learn more!

That moment when you finish a sketchbook brings a mix of emotions. Delight, relief, excitement, inspiration… and then a little dread. Questions start racing through your mind:

"What will go in my next sketchbook?"
"Which media should I choose?"
And most importantly… "what size and format should I pick?"

After a quick online search, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Conflicting advice, endless sketchbook brands, and format debates make choosing your next book, way harder than it needs to be. That’s why we’ve put together this guide! Created to explore why thinking outside the rectangle and going for square as your next sketchbook, could be the creative refresh you didn’t know you needed.

We’ve all been there, you pop round to Nan’s house and she pulls out the photo album. Before you know it, you’re flicking through photographs of your dad as a baby, splashing around with rubber ducks in the bath.

While this process can be downright hilarious (from the expressions on Dad’s face to that very bold green bathtub), it’s easy to assume that scrapbooking is a little old-fashioned.

But scrapbooking today is so much more than faded photos and dusty albums. It’s a creative, expressive, and surprisingly modern hobby and one that truly is for everyone.

Let’s take a closer look at what scrapbooking really is, how it’s evolved, and why it’s a perfect creative addition to your everyday life (and your craft supplies!).

Christmas has a way of sneaking up on us. One minute it’s September, the next you’re knee deep in wrapping paper, half written lists, and a calendar full of social plans. It’s brilliant, but it’s a lot. This is exactly why, every year, more people reach for a sketchbook, some craft supplies, or even a fresh A4 sketchbook as a way to slow down and make the season feel a little more thoughtful.

Read on to find some inspiration to get creative this Christmas whilst balancing the busy times of the season.

Get creative this Christmas with the Artgecko Flashy A4 sketchbook. This bright, colourful hardback drawing sketchbook has premium 150gsm cartridge paper. It is perfect for festive doodles, gift ideas, and cosy winter sketching. Discover simple seasonal projects and see why FLASHY is the ultimate sketchbook for December creativity.

Discover sketchbook ideas, tips, and exercises for artists at every level. Learn how to experiment with mixed media, organise pages, and make the most of high-quality 150gsm paper in ArtGecko’s Classy Gecko sketchbooks.

Think you’re too busy to sketch every day? Think again! Building a daily sketching habit doesn’t mean hours of work - just a few minutes with your favourite sketchbook. Whether it’s quick doodles in your A5 travel sketchbook or bold ideas in your A3 all media book, those small moments add up to big creative growth.

Take a read of this blog for our tips, tricks and more on getting into the routine of a daily sketching habit and up your creative skills.

One of the most common problems artists face when using a sketchbook is paint and ink bleed. You finally create a bold, colourful page - only to turn the sheet and find the pigment has seeped right through. Whether you’re working in a pro sketchbook or an A4 sketchbook, bleed-through is one of the biggest frustrations in creative work.

The good news? With the right paper, tools, and techniques, you can stop paint bleed in your sketchbook and keep your artwork looking clean and professional.