Discover the artistry and craftsmanship of Bernard Donnelly’s handbound sketchbooks, designed for artists who value quality, durability, and creative freedom. As a dedicated member of the Johannesburg Urban Sketchers Association, Bernard brings his passion for art and fine materials into every book, ensuring they meet the highest standards for artists of all disciplines. Each sketchbook is meticulously bound by hand and covered in authentic Shwe Shwe fabric, with distinct colour coding for each series. The reinforced spine enhances durability, making these sketchbooks perfect for both studio use and sketching on location. Crafted from high-quality, acid-free artist paper, these sketchbooks offer exceptional performance with various mediums. Whether you prefer the richness of watercolour, the precision of ink, or the expressive textures of charcoal and graphite, there’s a series tailored to your needs.

The Artist Series:
For professional artists and watercolour enthusiasts, this series features 100% cotton, 300gsm natural white paper. The superior absorbency and texture make it ideal for watercolour, ink, gouache, charcoal, and graphite, providing a rich and responsive surface for every stroke.

The Studio Series:
A versatile choice for both beginners and seasoned artists, this series is made with 25% cotton, 300gsm natural white paper. Its balanced texture and durability make it perfect for watercolour, ink, gouache, charcoal, and graphite, offering excellent colour vibrancy and blending capability.

The Mixed Media Series:
Designed for artists who love to experiment, this series features a medium-grain, 300gsm ‘all-terrain’ paper with two different textures—one side is perfect for watercolour, ink, and gouache, while the reverse is ideal for felt pens, markers, and inks. A true all-rounder for mixed media explorations.

The Sketching Series:
A must-have for illustrators and sketch artists, this series includes smooth, 160gsm, 100% cellulose paper, offering a flawless surface for pencil, graphite, charcoal, pastel, ink, and gouache. The perfect companion for quick sketches or detailed renderings.

Product features:

• Proudly South African.
• Handbound by Bernard Donnelly.
• Covered with Shwe Shwe fabric, colour codes by series.
• Made from high quality, acid-free artist paper.
• Reinforced book spine.
• Perfect for drawing & painting on location.
• Available in four series – The Artist Series, The Studio Series, The Mixed Media Series, and The Sketching Series.
• Assorted sizes available.