Shizen Design - Watercolor Book
Watercolor Book
Paint with sustainable cotton paper that handles wet techniques beautifully
Heavy cotton rag watercolor paper doesn't have to come from virgin pulp. Shizen Design transforms garment district cotton scraps into genuine artist-grade sheets, 100% recycled content that performs like traditional rag paper because it *is* rag paper, just repurposed. The substantial 140 lb. weight handles multiple washes and lifting techniques without buckling or pilling.
Choose between two distinct surfaces based on how you work. Black-covered books contain smooth sheets that suit tight botanical illustrations and controlled gradients where you want minimal texture interference. Green-covered books feature rough surfaces that grab pigment beautifully for loose, expressive washes and techniques where paper texture becomes part of the visual character. Both versions maintain acid-free archival quality that protects finished work from deterioration.
Spiral binding keeps pages flat while you paint, no wrestling with books that want to close mid-stroke. Twenty-four sheets provide enough surface for extended studies or a complete travel sketchbook. Tie closures secure finished pages and prevent accidental smudging during transport. This tree-free paper proves environmental consideration and working quality aren't mutually exclusive.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- 100% recycled cotton from garment scraps
- Acid-free 140 lb. paper resists yellowing
- 24 sheets per spiral-bound book
- Smooth surface in black books
- Rough surface in green books
- Tie closures secure pages during transport
- Tree-free production supports sustainability
