Stillman & Birn - Nova Series Nova Trio Sketchbook

Nova Series Nova Trio Sketchbook

wire bound / portrait / 6 in. x 8 in.
SKU: 76514
MPN: 399680T
wire bound, portrait, 6 in. x 8 in.
List: $27.00
$21.60
SAVE 20%
wire bound / portrait / 7 in. x 10 in.
SKU: 76515
MPN: 399710T
wire bound, portrait, 7 in. x 10 in.
List: $32.25
$25.80
SAVE 20%

Experiment across three toned surfaces in one spiral-bound sketchbook

Three distinct toned surfaces in one sketchbook eliminate the guesswork of choosing paper color before you've settled on your approach. Stillman & Birn's Nova Trio provides seventeen sheets each of black, grey, and beige, enough of each tone to develop ideas fully while moving between different moods and techniques. The 150gsm heavyweight stock gets double-sized for enhanced wet strength, handling light washes and ink work without buckling while maintaining the medium grain texture that grips dry media securely.

Black pages reveal the full drama of white highlights and metallic inks; grey provides neutral ground for building value studies; beige warms colored pencil and pastel work naturally. This weight paper sits in that useful middle zone, substantial enough for mixed media experimentation but not so heavy it limits portability. The spiral binding lets pages lie completely flat, crucial when working across spreads or switching between reference material and drawing surface.

Artists working in colored pencil, graphite, charcoal, and light watercolor applications gain immediate access to three different approaches without carrying multiple sketchbooks. The toned surfaces deliver high contrast and make colors glow in ways white paper simply can't match.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

  • 150 gsm heavyweight prevents buckling
  • 51 sheets: 17 each black, grey, beige
  • Medium grain suits dry media, light washes
  • Double-sized for enhanced wet strength
  • Spiral binding allows pages to lay flat
  • Toned papers create high contrast effects
  • Works well with ink and mixed media
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Paper and Board Types

Rough Paper Surfaces - Textured papers with pronounced tooth for creating interesting effects with dry media like charcoal and pastels.

Art and Illustration Paper - High-quality papers designed for specific mediums including watercolor paper, drawing paper, and mixed media paper.

Art Panels - Rigid painting surfaces including canvas panels, illustration boards, and specialty panels for various artistic applications.

Framing and Display Paper - Mat board, mounting board, and presentation papers for professional framing and display work.

Hobby and Decorative Paper - Decorative papers, cardstock, and specialty papers for crafts, scrapbooking, and decorative projects.

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