Amazon Basics Art Sketch Book for Drawing and Painting
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A solidly built, portable sketchbook with a protective hard cover, suited to everyday drawing and light watercolor rather than heavy wet media.
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How it ranks among the 21 sketchbooks & notebooks we track
4.7★ across 2,200 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
2,200 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
1,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
A hardcover, black sketchbook from Amazon Basics measuring 5.25 x 8.25 inches, with 72 sheets of 200 gsm pigmented paper for drawing and watercolor pencils.
The paper is rated to handle watercolor paint and pencils, though at 200 gsm it sits closer to a general sketch weight than a dedicated watercolor block, so heavier washes are worth testing on a page first. The hard cover protects pages in a bag, and FSC certification marks the paper as sourced from managed or recycled wood stock. A built-in bookmark is a small but practical addition for a book meant to be carried and used over time.
- 72 sheets of 200 gsm pigmented paper
- Hard protective cover
- 5.25 x 8.25 inch portable size
- FSC certified paper with a built-in bookmark
Who it's for
Casual sketchers and students wanting a portable, protected sketchbook for pencil and light watercolor work. Not a substitute for a dedicated watercolor pad when working with heavy paint washes.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Hard cover protects pages when carried in a bag
- 200 gsm paper handles both pencil and watercolor pencils
- Compact size for carrying, with a built-in bookmark
- Smaller page size than a standard 9x12 sketchbook
- 200 gsm may be light for heavy watercolor washes
Performance notes
The 200 gsm pigmented paper is rated to take both watercolor pencils and paint, with a rubber-compatible surface that erases cleanly for pencil work. The hard cover keeps pages from bending or catching corners in a bag, and the smaller 5.25 x 8.25 inch size trades page area for portability.
Specifications
| Brand | Amazon Basics |
|---|---|
| Model | NH13021036B |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Paper Weight | 90 |
| Item Weight | 10.2 ounces |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 8.3 × 5.3 inches |
| Paper Dimensions | 5.2 × 8.2 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Paper |
| Color | Black |
| Paper Finish | Premium Matte |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Sheet Count | 72 |
| Style | Sturdy |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Sketching, Watercolor |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in sketchbooks & notebooks.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Basics Art Sketch Book for Drawing and PaintingThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 2,200 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Strathmore 400 Series Sketch PadStrathmore | 4.8 / 5 | 33,800 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Melissa & Doug Drawing PaperMelissa & Doug | 4.8 / 5 | 19,800 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Fuxi 9" x 12" Sketch Book_Top Spiral Bound Sketchbook_100Sheets 68lb/100gsmFuxi | 4.8 / 5 | 16,900 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Soucolor Sketch Book 9" x 12"Soucolor | 4.8 / 5 | 10,200 | 4.7 / 5 |
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Questions about the Amazon Basics NH13021036B
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Can I use watercolor paint in the Amazon Basics sketchbook?
Yes, the 200 gsm pigmented paper is rated for watercolor paints and pencils, though heavy washes may call for a heavier dedicated paper.
How many pages does the Amazon Basics 5.25 x 8.25 sketchbook have?
It has 72 sheets.
Does the Amazon Basics sketchbook have a hard cover?
Yes, it has a sturdy hard cover meant to protect pages when carried in a bag.