So far, i know only their alpha series have the landscapes. This photo shows four sizes the largest size can be seen in a photo below with only the beta and alpha paper. Beta series sketchbooks contain extra heavyweight 270 gsm white paper with a cold press surface. Stillman and birns nova trio mixed media line offers three shades of toned medium weight paper in one convenient wirebound or softbound sketchbook. Premium sketchbooks our mixed media sketchbook system offers artists a choice of paper shade, weight and surface most suitable. With highperformance art papers and softcover sewn binding, these are great for use with a variety of wet and dry media and can withstand multiple erasures. The medium grain 93lb 150 gsm paper can withstand multiple erasures. You can use a wide range of dry and wet media on the medium grain 93 lb paper, including. With both internal and surface sizing, our papers have exceptional wet strength that supports the application of multiple washes.
These stillman and birn alpha series black sketchbooks feature sheets of heavyweight 100pound natural white paper, with a vellum surface. Wet paint art staff helped develop these papers through realuse feedback. Their newest selection is the nova series 150gsm toned paper sketchbooks for mixed media. Nova series coming august, 2017 toned paper sketchbooks for mixed media artwork. These sketchbooks contain the same great mixed media paper as in their hardcover.
Stillman and birn sketchbooks first looks recording. The paper is suitable for all dry media and will accept light washes. Stillman and birn premium mixed media sketchbooks alpha series 8. Whether you prefer to work with wet media, dry media or both, these premium durable sketchbooks can withstand multiple erasures and a wide variety of applications. Renown for being among the best on the market, these sketchbooks are available in a variety of sizes, paper types and orientations. Sep 23, 2016 a few weeks ago i received a package of the new stillman and birn softcover sketchbooks to test out. This photo shows four sizes the largest size can be seen in a photo below with only the beta and. With both internal and surface sizing, these papers have exceptional wet strength that support the application of multiple washes. Personally, im not a big fan of offwhite paper when it comes to using watercolours. Its smooth surface also assures exceptional line control for penandink and dry media.
They are best for dry media, light washes, and ink. Im specifically focusing on their hardbound landscape sketchbook measuring a lofty 9. Doublesized from nonanimal materials for enhanced wet strength and glowing color. Since i own a zeta, you can see examples of zeta here, here, and here plus a lot of other places in my sketchbook. It is my 2018 art journal that includes lettering, drawing, markers, collage, washi tape, gelatos, and watercolor. The quality is superb from stem to stern, and you could use the books for almost any purpose. The alpha series contains 100lb, natural white toothy surface paper. Heavy watercolor c light watercolor b fountain pen a dip pen a micron a. Appropriate for studies rendered with dry media and ink, as well as mixed media artwork, the robust paper. Its a well constructed and durable sketchbook good for mixed media and watercolours.
Some use their sketchbooks in foundation courses for recording ideas in the field. Use with colored pencils, inks, gel pens, paint markers, watercolors, and more. Alpha series sketchbooks contain heavyweight 150 gsm white paper with a medium grain surface. Suitable for dry and wet media, watercolor and ink. Premium softcover sketchbooks highperformance art papers stillman and birn nova series sketchbooks are ideal for a wide range of media. I would love to see stillman and birn produce landscape oriented sketchbooks as well. Archival quality sketchbooks that are bound in the us. Suitable for use with a variety of wet and dry media, it inspires creativity by giving artists the freedom to experiment with new ideas and materials. Visit to see more pictures and links to places to get the sketchbook. Available in warpresistant hardcover wirebound or hardbound or durable and flexible softcover. We are pleased that our unique mixed media sketchbook system will be nurtured in the future by this renowned and highly respected french. Alpha heavyweight, medium grain, white beta extra heavyweight, cold press, white gamma heavyweight, medium grain, ivory delta extra heavyweight, cold press, ivory epsilon heavyweight, smooth, white zeta extra heavyweight, smooth, white. Birn nova mixed media sketchbooks hold 46 sheets of a luminescent toned paper for use with dry and wet media. They are best for dry and wet media, watercolors, and ink.
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