Strathmore 566-5 500 Series Hardbound Mixed Media Art Journal, 5.5 x 8.5, White, 32 Count

Very good quality? Good buy.

The Strathmore 400 Series handbook is the perfect sketchbook/journal.

All around, this is a good art book. I have only two complaints: (a) it doesnt lay flat, and (b) the paper is a bit more textured that I would like. Otherwise, its great for pen work (no bleed through).

Excellent.

Was hoping to use this as a journal for testing future projects but the paper is not suitable for achieving those beautiful Watercolour blends. Really disappointed because this is specifically what I purchased it for. Will use it to practice my sketching instead.

All the 7th grade art classes were required to get this book and all of the local stores were sold out. I was able to order and get delivered in time for the start of school.

School

these are lovely. I bought a bunch for a group Ill be leading. The paper is very nice, heavy weight, and the covers are great too.

I bought this based on the ratings by reviews from others. Not sure why this journal has such a high rating. I like the cover. Thats it. Nothing else to like. First of all, the journal does not open flat which is a huge annoyance. Second, the paper quality is awful. It has a very noticeable mechanical pattern and the watercolor (professional grade) behaves as on a very cheap paper. Third, the backside is much worse than the other making painting on both sides of the journal not a good option. I would not buy this again and would not recommend to anyone either.

I have not gotten around to using this yet but its a really nice quality book. Would buy again.