Workman Publishing - All Good Things are Wild & Free Sketchbook

All Good Things are Wild & Free Sketchbook

Capture observations and creative ideas in this spacious dual-format sketchbook

Blank pages alternate with graph paper throughout this 8.5" × 11" sketchbook, giving you format flexibility without committing to a single grid system. The generous size accommodates full compositions and detailed observational work while remaining portable enough for field sketching. Smooth paper accepts graphite, pen, and light marker work cleanly.

Graph sections provide structure for technical sketches, layouts, and perspective exercises; blank pages let you work without constraints when observation or imagination leads. This alternating format means you're never flipping through pages hunting for the right surface, both options stay immediately accessible. The paperback binding lies reasonably flat when opened, practical for quick sketches when you're working on location or capturing fleeting details.

Workman designed this sketchbook around straightforward utility rather than elaborate features. You get eighty pages of working surface with enough tooth for varied drawing tools, from fine-line technical pens to soft pencil shading. The format suits urban sketchers who switch between measured architectural studies and loose observational drawings, naturalists documenting specimens with both precision and spontaneity, and anyone who values having both structured and open space within a single book.

Paper and Boards

Paper and Boards Purchase Guide

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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