Draw at home, in class or on location with Daler-Rowney Simply spiral sketchbooks. The rigid black cover supports the paper, and the spiral along the long edge makes page turning easy. You receive five books in the same chosen size, each with 54 sheets of soft white, acid-free 100 g/m² paper. The medium grain suits pencil, charcoal and dry pastel.
Choosing A3, A4 or A5
- A3: 29.7 × 42 cm, for spacious sketches, broad gestures and composition exercises.
- A4: 21 × 29.7 cm, for drawing classes, studies and a daily sketching routine.
- A5: 14.8 × 21 cm, for brief observations and a compact drawing kit on the move.
Divide the five books between subjects, successive projects or people drawing together. Drawing materials are available separately.
From quick sketch to tonal study
Start by recording the main shapes with light lines. Try several small compositions before developing one. Use a practice area to explore how different pencil pressures, hatching and pastel strokes respond to the grain. Build dark tones gradually so the lighter areas of paper remain visible.
Keeping or removing drawings
The sheets are perforated near the binding, allowing you to remove a drawing. Support the sheet and tear slowly along the perforation. Place a clean interleaving sheet between charcoal or pastel drawings to reduce rubbing. Close the book gently and keep it dry. Compare heavier painting paper for wet painting techniques.
Compare drawing and painting paper
