For artists who want a sketchbook with room to breathe. The Art Spectrum Spiral Toned Paper Journal A3 Assorted holds 40 large sheets of 250gsm paper in a mix of toned colours, all spiral bound so your life drawings and studies stay together in one book.

At A3 (297 x 420mm) it is the size you would take to a life drawing class or a weekend workshop. Big gestures, full figures and detailed studies all fit.

A Large Format Toned Sketchbook

Most life drawing ends up as a stack of loose sheets that get creased, lost or thrown out. An A3 journal keeps the whole lot together. It is easier to carry, easier to store, and far more satisfying to flip through at the end of the year.

The assorted colours mean you can suit the ground to the pose: a warm page for a reclining figure and a cool page for a standing study. Bring sticks of charcoal and white chalk.

Why Life Drawers Love an A3 Journal

• Everything in one place. A whole term of drawings in a single book.
• Big enough to draw from the shoulder. Room for loose, expressive marks.
• Toned pages. Highlights and shadows on every drawing.
• Builds a portfolio. A ready made record for applications and reviews.

Getting the Most From an A3 Journal

Rest the journal on a drawing board or easel ledge so the pages stay firm. Use the side of the charcoal for quick masses and the tip for line. Number and date each page so you can follow your progress.

Before you close the book, protect charcoal and pastel pages with a light coat of fixative or a sheet of scrap paper so the facing page stays clean.

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