In this video, I'll be testing out the ‪@EtchrLab‬ Etchr Labs - Perfect Sketchbook! I will demonstrate how it performs by painting three different landscape paintings. I was impressed by the quality and sizing of the paper, and the overall construction of the sketchbook.
This sketchbook is made of 300gsm 100% cotton paper and is bound with Vegan-friendly leather. Compared to the 200-220gsm Etchr Sketchbook, I find this one to be more durable in terms of handling multiple layers, and I also like the extra weight and texture of the paper better (slightly more grain) which is great at getting in smooth washes/wet-in-wet effects. I'd buy the 300gsm one if I had to choose, though the 200-220gsm is still great value. It's important to have a quality sketchbook - I paint primarily on 300gsm paper, and the techniques I practice are easily translated across.
Demonstrations: 04:44
If you have any questions, comment below - I own many different watercolour sketchbooks and can answer questions about differences.
Etchr reached out to sent me a sample of this sketchbook, however, I haven't been paid for creating this video. This A4 Etchr sketchbook is available here (affiliate link):
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I personally own and use all of the following besides some variations of the synthetic brush kits below. I recommend the below art materials for beginners to advanced watercolour artists.
Paper:
► Saunders Waterford Rough Block 300gsm 310 x 410mm (Best for loose landscapes): amzn.to/3b2ttn3
► Saunders Waterford Rough Block 300gsm 177 x 254mm: amzn.to/34EzFQY
► Saunders Waterford CP Block 300gsm 310 x 410mm (Best all rounder): amzn.to/358j5bJ
► Saunders Waterford HP Block 300gsm 310 x 410mm (Best for portraits): amzn.to/3905EMc
► Stillman & Birn : Beta Sketchbook 8.25 x 11.75in (A4): amzn.to/3b0ZHiA
► Stillman & Birn : Gamma Sketchbook 8.25 x 11.75in (A4): amzn.to/3gCD98W
► Moleskine Watercolour Hard Cover Notebook - Plain - Large - Black: amzn.to/3lVD2t1
► Winsor & Newton Paper Journal, Cold Pressed 140lb 5x7 (I also have the A4 Australian Version, same paper) amzn.to/321Hlek
Paints:
► DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Primary Watercolor Set: amzn.to/3jlGD1y
► Schmincke Horadam Aquarell Full-Pan Paint Metal Set, Set of 24 Colors: amzn.to/3i820Dd
► Mijello Mission Gold Water Color Palette Set, 36 Colors: amzn.to/3jNMGMz
► St. Petersburg Watercolour Ultimate Set/36: amzn.to/2QWg5aS
► Winsor & Newton - Cotman Watercolours 12 Half Pan Pocket Box: amzn.to/359NnM0
Brushes:
► 3 x Caligraphy Brush Set (wash and large detailing brushes): amzn.to/2EKd22z
► Escoda No. 4 KOLINSKY-TAJMYR SABLE (my fine detailing brush): amzn.to/33279GD
► Watercolour Sable Round Brush set (various round brushes): amzn.to/3i5RWum
► 15 Piece Synthetic Brush set (contains fan/flat brushes): amzn.to/3h2btL6
Recording and Equipment:
► HyperX Cloud Stinger Headset: amzn.to/2KcDvJq
► Nikon D3500 (D3400 Discontinued): amzn.to/2MZiZgp
► Tripod I use: amzn.to/2K8qX5G
► Microsoft Surface Book 3 (I have the older model): amzn.to/35AW4hR
► TaoTronics LED Desk Lamp (Brightest Model): amzn.to/3nGeO5A
► Phone Holder for Desk Recording: amzn.to/3iaeI5q
► Epson V600 (I use the Epson V370, unavailable on Amazon): amzn.to/3qnwKUB
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