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Uglybooks vs Moleskine vs Leuchtturm1917: Which Is Best for Artists?
Put Uglybooks, the Moleskine Sketch Album, and the Leuchtturm Softcover Notebook next to one another and they look like close alternatives. Open them, though, and the differences become much clearer.
What Do You Need to Make Artist Trading Cards? A Beginner's Guide
If you want to start making artist trading cards, you don't need a huge collection of art supplies. At the most basic level, you need a 2.5" × 3.5" card...
Best Gifts for Artists Under $10: Small Creative Gifts for 2026
You don’t need a big budget to find a gift an artist will actually use. Some of the best gifts are simple creative tools that can be carried anywhere, used...
Best Gifts for Artists Under $20: Creative Gift Ideas for 2026
Finding a thoughtful gift for an artist doesn’t have to mean buying an expensive set of supplies. Some of the best gifts are simple creative tools they can keep nearby,...
How to Choose a Pocket Sketchbook: What Should You Look For?
Choosing a pocket sketchbook sounds simple until you start comparing them. Different sizes, paper weights, textures, bindings, page colors. Suddenly, a small book for drawing comes with a lot of...
What Is the Best Pocket Sketchbook for Artists?
The best pocket sketchbook is the one you’ll actually carry with you and use. That sounds obvious, but it rules out a lot of sketchbooks. If it’s too bulky, too...
Pastel Paper Pads That Are Actually Pastel-Colored
The word "pastel" in paper names means two completely different things, and the confusion causes a lot of disappointed first-time buyers. A "pastel paper pad" usually means paper built for...
Earth Tone Paper for Landscape and Still Life
Earth tones are the oldest colored paper palette in the book. Tan, ochre, clay brown, sage green, slate gray — the colors of actual earth, which is exactly why they...
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