Strathmore 566-8 500 Series Hardbound Mixed Media Art Journal, 8.5x11 32 Sheets

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Paper is fine but the book doesnt open enough when doing a two-page spread so it looks quite ugly down the spine. There is at least 1/4 of paper from both sides taken up with the spine. Wouldnt buy it again.

Saw the good reviews and decided to test this paper out. It doesnt absorb color evenly and leaves a less than desirable look when mixing pigments. I bought this to avoid cotton-paper pricing but you get what you pay for. This is a good practice paper but not ideal for professional painting.

I keep a journal. For years I have used sketch books for the purpose. The old one was full and this book presented itself at a very low price and on paper had all the right specifications. On arrival I was delighted to find that the book was bound in an elegant leather-like material which feels satisfying to the touch. Let us hope the content does it justice.

Couldnt wait to start painting in it, Ive been looking for an affordable sketchbook that could withstand paintings like oils acrylics.

My son has done some amazing art work with this paper.

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Excellent.

For a strathmore i was curious. When i open the pages, they tended to just bend. Good book but it would be better if there was space in the spine for the pages to sit open and not close do to the hard back.

Great for archival writing, hard bound is much more durable.