Hand Book Journal Co. - Travelogue Watercolor Journals

Travelogue Watercolor Journals

Sketch and paint on-location with archival paper that handles washes beautifully

Professional-grade European watercolor paper in a portable binding transforms location painting from frustrating to focused. Hand Book Journal Co. sources these sheets from a four-century-old mill that understands how watercolor behaves, the cold press surface on both sides provides consistent tooth whether you're working left-handed or flipping pages mid-composition. Available in 90lb (200gsm) for quick studies and transparent washes or 140lb (300gsm) for aggressive wet techniques and layered applications, this acid-free paper maintains color integrity over time.

Thirty sheets give you sixty working surfaces without the bulk that makes travel sketching awkward. Linen book cloth binding lies flat when open, eliminating the fight with pages that want to close while you're mid-brushstroke. The elastic closure secures your journal in transit; the clear envelope on the inside back cover keeps reference photos or pressed botanicals safe from moisture and crushing. These journals handle everything from urban sketching sessions to extended plein air work, providing reliable paper quality in a format designed for artists who actually work on location.

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Pocket Panorama
3 1/2 in. x 8 1/4 in.
90 lb. (200 gsm)
$22.03
39%
$13.22
Large Landscape
5 1/4 in. x 8 1/4 in.
90 lb. (200 gsm)
$30.40
40%
$18.24
Grand Portrait
10 1/2 in. x 8 1/4 in.
90 lb. (200 gsm)
$50.69
40%
$30.41
Large Portrait
8 1/4 in. x 5 1/2 in.
90 lb. (200 gsm)
$30.40
40%
$18.24
square
8 1/4 in. x 8 1/4 in.
90 lb. (200 gsm)
$45.54
40%
$27.32
Pocket Panorama
3 1/2 in. x 8 1/4 in.
140 lb. (300 gsm)
$30.84
40%
$18.50
Large Landscape
5 1/4 in. x 8 1/4 in.
140 lb. (300 gsm)
$41.35
40%
$24.81
Large Portrait
8 1/4 in. x 5 1/2 in.
140 lb. (300 gsm)
$41.35
40%
$24.81
square
8 1/4 in. x 8 1/4 in.
140 lb. (300 gsm)
$60.57
40%
$36.34
Grand Portrait
10 1/2 in. x 8 1/4 in.
140 lb. (300 gsm)
$65.91
39%
$39.55
SKU: 63255
description: Pocket panorama
size: 3 1/2 in. x 8 1/4 in.
paper weight: 90 lb. (200 gsm)
$13.22each
SKU: 63257
description: Large landscape
size: 5 1/4 in. x 8 1/4 in.
paper weight: 90 lb. (200 gsm)
$18.24each
SKU: 63259
description: Grand portrait
size: 10 1/2 in. x 8 1/4 in.
paper weight: 90 lb. (200 gsm)
$30.41each
SKU: 79468
description: Large portrait
size: 8 1/4 in. x 5 1/2 in.
paper weight: 90 lb. (200 gsm)
$18.24each
SKU: 81038
description: Square
size: 8 1/4 in. x 8 1/4 in.
paper weight: 90 lb. (200 gsm)
$27.32each
SKU: 88525
description: Pocket panorama
size: 3 1/2 in. x 8 1/4 in.
paper weight: 140 lb. (300 gsm)
$18.50each
SKU: 88528
description: Large landscape
size: 5 1/4 in. x 8 1/4 in.
paper weight: 140 lb. (300 gsm)
$24.81each
SKU: 88529
description: Large portrait
size: 8 1/4 in. x 5 1/2 in.
paper weight: 140 lb. (300 gsm)
$24.81each
SKU: 88530
description: Square
size: 8 1/4 in. x 8 1/4 in.
paper weight: 140 lb. (300 gsm)
$36.34each
SKU: 88531
description: Grand portrait
size: 10 1/2 in. x 8 1/4 in.
paper weight: 140 lb. (300 gsm)
$39.55each
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