Capture your journey on the perfect surface. Choose a watercolor journal book for daily memories, a watercolor block for plein air painting, or watercolor postcards to share. Shop our travel-ready paper now.
Painting outside the studio calls for durable, transportable, and dependable equipment. Our selection of watercolor journals is especially designed for plein air and urban sketching enthusiasts who don't want to sacrifice paper quality while on the go.
What Makes a Travel Sketchbook Special?
Unlike a standard pad, a hardcover watercolor book protects your artwork from the hazards of travel. The sturdy cover also acts as a drawing board, allowing you to paint comfortably on your lap.
Paper Quality & Performance: The paper is the central component of our travel watercolor book series. Our paper is made 100% cotton and is heavy enough to withstand heavy washes without pilling.
Texture: The cold-press surface offers the perfect tooth for granulating pigments from your watercolor paint set.
Double-Sided: The paper is sized internally and externally, so you can paint on both sides of the sheet.
Choosing the Right Surface for Your Adventure
Reliable paper that fits in your bag is essential for on-the-go painting. From the watercolor sketchbook for visual diaries to the watercolor block for expert plein air work, our travel collection offers a variety of options.
Sketchbooks & Journals
A watercolor journal book is perfect for artists who wish to document their travels in chronological order.
Protection: Our hardcover designs protect your work from travel wear.
Format: The lay-flat binding allows for panoramic sketches. These are perfect for urban sketching when paired with a compact watercolor paint set.
Watercolor Blocks
If you prefer creating individual paintings to frame later, choose a watercolor block. These pads are glued on all four sides, keeping the paper tight and flat while you paint.
Watercolor Postcards
Send your artwork home or share it with family and friends far away. Our watercolor postcard set includes high-quality 100% cotton cards and beautiful envelopes. The cards are sturdy and durable, and can be mailed directly.
We use heavyweight, acid-free paper that can withstand heavy washes, whether it's for a postcard or a watercolor book. Include a portable travel brush in your order to create the ideal travel kit right now.
FAQs
Q: What is The Difference Between a Watercolor Block and a Book?
A: A watercolor book is bound like a journal for keeping pages together. A watercolor block is glued on four sides to keep the paper flat while wet; you separate the sheet after painting to start a new one.
Q: What is The Best Size for Travel?
A:A landscape format (like A5 or 5x8 inch) is the most popular travel watercolor book size. It is small enough to fit in a daypack but wide enough to capture city streets and horizons.
Q: Do I Need a Drawing Board for The Watercolor Block?
A: No. The rigid backing board and four-sided gluing make the watercolor block completely self-supporting. It is the perfect standalone surface for painting on your lap outdoors.
Q: Does The Watercolor Sketchbook Open Flat?
A: Yes. Our watercolor sketchbook series features thread binding that lays flat, allowing you to paint across the gutter for wide landscape scenes without the pages springing shut.
Q: Is This Sketchbook Suitable for Beginners?
A: Yes! Using a hardcover watercolor book is a great way to track progress. It keeps all your practice sketches in one place, creating a beautiful visual diary of your artistic growth.
