whew. that was a lot to type in the question box. but yeah, i've looked everywhere!! you'd think it would be pretty basic enough.. but nope. they are all lined or have "JOURNAL" written on the front. I just want a plain one. can anyone help me?
2006-09-05 09:47:55 · 9 answers · asked by . 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Drawing & Illustration
Ah, the search for the perfect sketch book. Try an art supply store, like Aaron Brothers. And when you find one, buy a bunch, because the next time you go back they won't carry them anymore. It's Murphy's Law of Sketchbooks.
2006-09-05 10:16:17 · answer #1 · answered by lcraesharbor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's natural to judge a book by the cover, even if you don't intend to. When I walk into a bookstore and have a ton of books facing me on the New Releases section, I instantly pick up the ones whose cover draws me in. Then I read the back of it (or the flap) and see if it's interesting, which is a 50/50 thing most times. If I have time to linger around, I'll end up looking at some with "less impressive" covers (in my opinion) and some of them sound really good. Most times when I go into a bookstore, I don't have an idea what most books are about (unless there's been a lot of hype, internet ads, or word of mouth). You've gotta start somewhere, and I think a book's cover is a good start, even if it's not really "fair."
2016-03-26 23:20:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
barnes and noble, utrecht (i don't know if it's a chain - it's an art supply store), and pearl paint (there are at least two; another art supply store). i can't imagine why you're having trouble. any bookstore will special order one for you (i don't think they charge extra - certainly, the chain stores don't seem to - and you don't even have to buy it, if it doesn't meet your specifications... though this may miff the employees, some, whether they show it or not). it may take as little as two days to arrive.
2006-09-05 12:35:10 · answer #3 · answered by altgrave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a real nice hard cover, black bound sketch book I got it from www.enasco.com or, try the italian art store online, Good luck!
2006-09-06 02:19:07 · answer #4 · answered by Harriet The Spy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A.C. Moore. Dick Blick. <= this store you can check outline and get shipping and handling though im not sure how much that costs. they do give things for cheap, and if you're lucky, there might be a store near you. cheers.
2006-09-06 09:55:54 · answer #5 · answered by thing 1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Borders, Michaels, umm pretty much any craft store
2006-09-05 09:54:19 · answer #6 · answered by less than three 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Borders does too. They have plain lined, or unlined and they are hard cover. about $12.99
2006-09-05 10:35:00 · answer #7 · answered by AmyB 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Staples! thats where i get ALL my sketchbooks, or barnes and noble moleskine books
2006-09-05 09:53:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
walwart
2006-09-05 09:50:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋