In my quest for the best travel journal for our Alaskan adventure this summer, I tested journals by Canson, Strathmore, and now Stillman & Birn Delta Series Watercolor Sketchbook.
I used Winsor & Newton Watercolors from my travel set to make that quick sketch of the mulberry branch.
What I liked:
- the sturdy binding
- the way the paper lays flat
- the cream color of the paper - not glaring white
- the thickness of the pages- some buckling when a lot of water is used, but dries mostly flat
- the smooth texture of the pages
What I didn't like:
- Some of the watercolors felt like they were sitting on top of the paper rather than soaking in.
I used this journal on my Transatlantic Voyage in 2023, and was pleased with the results with colored pencil, graphite, ink and watercolor. You can see that journal here:
I think this is my current favorite, simply because I like the smoother texture of the paper. Sometimes our preferences are more about personal taste than the quality of the materials.
All 3 of the journals I tested would support my art well. I am fortunate to have a choice and a journey to take them on.
Now I just have to pick out my travel kit!
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