Blue Linen Watercolour Journal
14 x 14cm square · 300gsm · 16 sheets (32 pages) · 100% cotton
Same paper, other shapes: A5 landscape · A4 landscape · 20 x 20cm square. Find more in our watercolour paper range.

Tiny paintings, big habit. The Art Spectrum Blue Linen Hard Cover Watercolour Journal 14 x 14cm is a pocket sized square book of 100% cotton, 300gsm watercolour paper, small enough to fill a page in your lunch break.

Sixteen sheets give you 32 little squares to paint. That makes it perfect for a daily painting challenge, a holiday diary or a gift for someone who has always wanted to start.

★ Art Shed Staff Tip
Set yourself a 32 day challenge: one small painting a day, one page each. Keep the subjects simple, a cup, a leaf, the view from your window. By the last page you will be amazed how far your watercolour has come.
Perfect For
Daily paintingMini paintingsGiftsPocket travel journalColour studies

Small Book, Serious Paper

Size
14 x 14cm Square
Pocket friendly, with a square format that suits any subject.
Paper
100% Cotton
The same artist quality cotton as the larger Blue Linen journals.
Weight
300gsm
Thick enough for proper washes on a small page.
Cover
Blue Linen Hard Cover
A sturdy cloth bound cover that protects every page.

A small square page takes the pressure off. You do not need hours or a big plan, just a brush, a few colours and ten minutes. That is why mini journals are so good for building a painting habit, and cotton paper makes even the smallest painting look rich.

Square formats are also brilliant for sharing your work online, because the page is already the shape most feeds display. Pair it with a compact set from our watercolour paint sets for an all in one gift.

Why a Mini Square Journal Works

  • Easy to start. A small page means you finish every painting.
  • Goes everywhere. Pocket sized with a protective hard cover.
  • Share ready. Square pages photograph neatly for social media.
  • Lovely gift. A thoughtful present for new and experienced painters.

Painting Small

Use a small round brush or a water brush and keep your palette to three or four colours. Small paintings look best when they are simple and confident. Leave some white paper showing to keep them fresh.

Let each page dry before closing the book, and add a date in pencil in the corner. Over time you will build a little gallery of your progress.

Questions About the Art Spectrum 14 x 14cm Watercolour Journal

What size is the mini watercolour journal?

Each page is 14 x 14cm, a compact square that fits in a pocket or small bag.

How many paintings can I do in it?

It has 16 sheets, or 32 pages, so you can complete 32 small paintings using both sides.

Is the paper good quality?

Yes. It is 100% cotton watercolour paper at 300gsm, the same paper type artists use for finished work.

Is this a good gift for a beginner?

Yes. A small journal is less daunting than a big sheet, and paired with a travel palette it makes a complete starter gift.

Why choose a square format?

Square pages suit flowers, still life and close up studies, and they display neatly online and in square frames.

Can I use ink and gouache too?

Yes. The 300gsm cotton pages suit watercolour, gouache, ink and mixed media.

Where can I buy a small watercolour journal in Australia?

Art Shed Online is an authorised Australian stockist of Art Spectrum and ships fast Australia wide. The square Blue Linen journals are also at our Moorabbin store in Melbourne.

(NU7740)

SKU NU7740
Barcode # 9323926062619
Brand Art Spectrum
Shipping Weight 0.2000kg
Shipping Width 0.050m
Shipping Height 0.050m
Shipping Length 0.050m