Best Sketchbooks: A Review & My Favorite

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  • čas přidán 14. 06. 2024
  • UPDATE: Since I made this video, I've found a new sketchbook I love for taking on the go: Midori MD Blank Notebooks! Stillman & Birn is still my favorite for a really high-quality sketchbook that can take paint and water. I use it more for when I want to make finished pieces and generally keep them at home. The Midori sketchbook feels much more casual and free, and is good with dry mediums such as pens, pencil, and water-based inks brush pens.
    www.mimochai.com/pages/studio
    I've experimented with many different sketchbooks and journals over the years. Here's my review of some popular options, and a few that I found were unexpectedly awesome!
    If you found this video helpful, we have more art tips in Mimochai Studio, our guided drawing community where we offer imaginative tutorials, workshops, and on-demand creative classes, each presented with a unique mindfulness perspective. Our new Drawing Foundations Class is out now! ✨ Learn more at mimochai.com/pages/studio
    Happy sketching! [LINKS BELOW]
    Sketchbooks mentioned:
    1:12 Moleskine 5.5x8.5” Art Sketchbook: www.amazon.com/Moleskine-Cove...
    1:38 Leuchtturm Dotted Notebook in 6x8.25”: www.leuchtturm1917.us/noteboo...
    1:58 Rhodia Dotted Softcover Notebook in 6x8.25”: www.amazon.com/Rhodia-Rhodiar...
    2:19 Fringe Studio Workbook in 7.5x9.5": fringestudio.com/collections/...
    3:17 RNDR 5.5x8.5” Sketchbook with No Show Thru Paper: www.amazon.com/Crescent-Creat...
    3:40 Stillman & Birn Softcover Mixed Media in 8x10": stillmanandbirn.com/products_...
    4:40 Bind your own sketchbook tutorial: PearFleur on CZcams: • MAKING A SKETCHBOOK | ...

Komentáře • 17

  • @BlooTanooki
    @BlooTanooki Před rokem +11

    Dot grid sketchbooks are good for technical drafting, architectural sketches, and graphic design.

  • @veggiechip
    @veggiechip Před 2 lety +22

    very helpful video thanks! small criticism would be to fix the audio so it’s less echoey

    • @Mimochai
      @Mimochai  Před 2 lety +8

      Thank you, and glad it was helpful! we felt the same so we invested in a new audio setup after this series, stay tuned :)

  • @Thenorth_cookie
    @Thenorth_cookie Před 3 měsíci +1

    Are there any cheeper options my mum only buys me hig sketchbooks not thinking if i want to take them on the go i only have £9 and these are all to expensive

  • @silvermyth2119
    @silvermyth2119 Před rokem +2

    Thank you. Very good review. Makes me want to try some of these out. Just wandering, what are the blue dots in the pages for? I had not seen that before until I watched the video. Another question: Did you experience the paper getting scratched by pens or pencils digging into the page and clogging up the nibs in any specific sketchbooks on this review?

    • @Mimochai
      @Mimochai  Před rokem +1

      Blue dots are nice for bullet journaling, architects and designers also like to use them as guides. Many uses, like lines and grids that are less intrusive. And to your second question, no I didn't!

    • @silvermyth2119
      @silvermyth2119 Před rokem

      @@Mimochai Great! Thank you.👍👍 I'll be ordering some soon.

  • @SkywalkFPV
    @SkywalkFPV Před 5 měsíci

    Interesting.. Why not use ring binding sketchbooks?

  • @viruslady6901
    @viruslady6901 Před rokem

    Please review markers as well

  • @minodibawanya3510
    @minodibawanya3510 Před 2 lety +3

    I most like your art. so I want to be like you but I can't draw. anyway, I try to draw. Can you bring drawing videos?

    • @nitzangly13
      @nitzangly13 Před 2 lety

      She uploads great courses on Skillshare 😊

    • @minodibawanya3510
      @minodibawanya3510 Před 2 lety

      @@nitzangly13 ok

    • @Mimochai
      @Mimochai  Před 2 lety

      Thank you! I believe anyone can learn to draw and I believe in you :) That's awesome that you are trying, and with practice your skills will definitely improve.
      I share my tutorials on Skillshare and Cloud House, and this year we also host monthly drawing workshops if you would like to join. They are available in Cloud House and for individual purchase (next one is this Thurs 1/27! www.mimochai.com/products/january-2022-a-year-of-magical-drawing?_pos=2&_sid=349b0ed5c&_ss=r)

    • @KrlsOtc
      @KrlsOtc Před rokem

      She didn’t knew either, you can learn too and surpass her

  • @bostonblackie9503
    @bostonblackie9503 Před rokem +1

    Why do so many people do reviews on the floor?

    • @Peeplii
      @Peeplii Před rokem +1

      That's a desk

    • @johnk3137
      @johnk3137 Před 5 měsíci +1

      It's easier than doing them on the ceiling.