Strathmore 400 Series Hardbound Watercolour Art Journal

A hardbound watercolour journal gives you a more structured way to carry and work on heavyweight watercolour paper without relying on a separate board or loose sheets. The 300 gsm cold-pressed surface handles watercolour, gouache and acrylic while providing enough texture for washes and dry-brush techniques.

The Smyth-sewn construction allows the pages to open wide and sit flatter, making the journal practical for painting across individual pages or working on two-page spreads. The landscape format is especially useful for panoramic studies and travel sketching, while the portrait format provides a taller working area for paintings and visual journals.

Q: What is the Strathmore 400 Series Hardbound Watercolour Art Journal?
A: It is a hardbound art journal containing 140 lb / 300 gsm cold-pressed watercolour paper designed for watercolour, gouache and acrylic painting.

Q: What paper weight does the Strathmore Watercolour Art Journal use?
A: It uses 140 lb / 300 gsm watercolour paper.

Q: Is the paper cold pressed?
A: Yes. The paper has a traditional cold-pressed surface with a lightly textured finish.

Q: What media can be used in this art journal?
A: The paper is suitable for watercolour, gouache and acrylic.

Q: Can the paper handle washes and lifting?
A: Yes. The strong cold-pressed surface is designed to support fine and even washes as well as lifting and scraping techniques.

Q: How is the journal bound?
A: It uses Smyth-sewn binding within a sturdy hardbound cover, allowing the pages to open wide and lie flatter while working.

Q: How many pages are in the journal?
A: The standard journal formats contain 24 sheets, equivalent to 48 pages.

Q: What sizes are available?
A: The available formats are 8.5 x 5.5 inches in landscape orientation and 8.5 x 11 inches in portrait orientation.

Q: Is the paper acid-free?
A: Yes. The watercolour paper is acid-free.

Q: Is this journal suitable for travel and outdoor painting?
A: Yes. The hardbound construction provides a sturdy format for carrying and using the journal during travel, field studies and outdoor painting sessions.

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