Amazon Basics Art Sketch Book 5.25x8.25
- 72 sheets, 5.25 x 8.25 inches
- Hard sturdy cover, black
- Matching bookmark included
- Watercolor and pencil use per the description
- Matte paper finish
- 0.29 kilograms weight
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact hardcover sketchbook with blank pages that the description says suit pencils and watercolor. The paper weight entry is ambiguous and the listing gives no binding type.
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ASIN: B09YVQ2W34Model: NH13021036BCategory: Sketchbooks & Notebooks
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Overview
Amazon Basics bound this sketchbook with a hard, sturdy black cover, blank pages and a matching bookmark, sized to slide into a backpack or bag.
The hard cover protects the pages in a bag, and the bookmark helps find the current drawing. The description says the paper takes pencil and watercolor. The limitation is the small page and the vague paper weight, so heavy wet work is a gamble.
Who it's for
A backpack or shoulder bag for sketching on commutes, in class or outdoors. Painters who need big sheets, or paper documented for heavy wet work, should look at larger pads.
Pros and cons
- Hard sturdy cover
- Compact page size
- Pencil and watercolor use per description
- Paper weight entry ambiguous
- Binding type not described
- Small page size
- Heavy wash tolerance unstated
Performance notes
Matte paper grips pencil, and the description says watercolor works on the pigmented, rubber-compatible page, though the weight is not clearly stated. Light washes are realistic, while heavy washes are outside what the listing documents. The hard cover lets the book act as a drawing board on a lap.
Specifications
| Brand | Amazon Basics |
|---|---|
| Model | NH13021036B |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Paper Weight | 90 (unit not stated) |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 8.3 x 5.3 inches |
| Paper Dimensions | 5.25 x 8.25 inches |
| Item weight | 0.29 kg |
| Construction & materials | |
| Paper Finish | Matte |
| Color | Black |
| Other details | |
| Sheet Count | 72 |
| Style | Hard, sturdy |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Sketching, watercolor |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I protect the pages in the Amazon Basics sketch book?
The hard, sturdy cover is meant for carrying in a bag, and the bookmark marks your place. The listing gives no other care steps.
Can I use watercolor in the Amazon Basics sketch book?
The description says the paper suits watercolor paints and pencils. It gives no clear paper weight, so keep washes light.
Is the Amazon Basics sketch book spiral bound?
The listing does not describe the binding. It names a hard, sturdy cover and a matching bookmark.