Yappy Bracelets - Shop now
$17.36
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns
FREE delivery Thursday, April 24 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Or Prime members get FREE delivery Monday, April 21. Order within 7 hrs 9 mins.
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
$$17.36 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$17.36
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Ships from
Amazon
Amazon
Ships from
Amazon
Returns
30-day refund/replacement
30-day refund/replacement
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Payment
Secure transaction
Your transaction is secure
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more

Strathmore 481-5 Softcover Art Sketch Journal, 5.5" X 8", Toned Tan, 112 Pages

4.6 out of 5 stars 2,994 ratings
$17.36 with 6 percent savings
List Price: $18.39
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime
FREE Returns
Available at a lower price from other sellers that may not offer free Prime shipping.
Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.
Size: 5.5x8.5
Style: Toned Tan
Product Packaging: 112 Pages
{"desktop_buybox_group_1":[{"displayPrice":"$17.36","priceAmount":17.36,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"17","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"36","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"n7yyCSofa8mJ27SvIDM9NvEHxg8n7JWcAf0qeC5ApOG2NH9s6f%2FA7d0su9accUMmljcXhLuRqPwxPcSxlHGzUPMloBo5OmnVwIKh68phT%2BTc9HVt8YChlo1jRQDhd8q7aMJ%2FXEzRbV6YNMvPEQoXnNdHfrhlij8IaZLMYjFeJJu9bOUofryN5Q%3D%3D","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":0}]}

Purchase options and add-ons

Brand Strathmore
Color Toned Tan
Material Paper
Sheet Size 5.5 x 8
Paper Finish Smooth

About this item

  • Mid-toned background helps create a wider range of values from light highlights to dark shadows.
  • Enhanced with kraft and bark inclusions.
  • 100% recycled with 30% post-consumer fiber; acid free
  • 80 lb. / 118 gsm
  • Made in the USA
› See more product details

4+ star item to consider

4.8 out of 5 stars (2660)
$9.00

Frequently bought together

Strathmore 481-5 Softcover Art Sketch Journal, 5.5" X 8", Toned Tan, 112 Pages
This item: Strathmore 481-5 Softcover Art Sketch Journal, 5.5" X 8", Toned Tan, 112 Pages
$17.36
Get it as soon as Thursday, Apr 24
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
Sold by Hyatt's All Things Creative and ships from Amazon Fulfillment.
+
SAKURA Pigma Micron Fineliner Pens - Archival Black Ink Pens - Pens for Writing, Drawing, or Journaling - Assorted Point Size
$15.19 ($1.90/Count)
Get it as soon as Thursday, Apr 24
In Stock
Sold by Pattern Professional and ships from Amazon Fulfillment.
+
Strathmore Art Journal, Sketchbook, 5.5x8.5 inch, 96 Sheets - Artist Sketch Paper for Drawing, Illustration, Art Class Studen
$12.12
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
Ships from and sold by What America Buys.
Total price: $00
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Details
Added to Cart
Some of these items ship sooner than the others.
Show details Hide details
Choose items to buy together.

Product information

Brand Strathmore
Color Toned Tan
Material Paper
Sheet Size 5.5 x 8
Paper Finish Smooth
Product Dimensions 8"L x 5.5"W
Recommended Uses For Product Sketching
Sheet Count 56
Paper Weight 80
UPC 012017481055
Number of Items 1
Manufacturer Strathmore
Unit Count 1.0 Count
Item Weight 0.43 Pounds
Global Trade Identification Number 00012017481055
Item model number 481-5
ASIN B00FKWAL8O
Customer Reviews
4.6 out of 5 stars 2,994 ratings

4.6 out of 5 stars
Best Sellers Rank #8,558 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing)
#79 in Watercolor Paper
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No
Item Weight 6.9 ounces
Date First Available October 2, 2013

Warranty & Support

Product Warranty: For warranty information about this product, please click here

Feedback

Strathmore 481-5 Softcover Art Sketch Journal, 5.5" X 8", Toned Tan, 112 Pages

Found a lower price? Let us know. Although we can't match every price reported, we'll use your feedback to ensure that our prices remain competitive.

Where did you see a lower price?
/
/
/
/
Please sign in to provide feedback.

Product Description

The Strathmore 400 Series Toned Tan Softcover Art Journal contains a tan colored sketch paper that is ideal for light and dry media including graphite, chalk, charcoal, sketching stick, markers, colored pencils, pens, and white gel pens. This paper is 100% recycled and contains 30% post-consumer fibers. Softcover Art Journals feature a velvety softcover in a rich dark brown. Durable Smyth-sewn binding allows pages to lay flatter.

Top Brand: Strathmore

Highly Rated
100K+ customers rate items from this brand highly
Trending
100K+ orders for this brand in past 3 months
Low Returns
Customers usually keep items from this brand

From the manufacturer

Softcover Toned Sketch journal
Softcover Toned Sketch journal
Softcover Toned Sketch Journal
Softcover Toned Sketch Journal

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
2,994 global ratings

Review this product

Share your thoughts with other customers
Write a customer review

Customers say

Customers praise the art journal's paper quality, noting its remarkable strength and suitability for color studies. The soft cover receives positive feedback for its suede-like texture, and customers appreciate its perfect size for on-the-go sketching. While some customers find it worth the price, others consider it overpriced for a mixed media sketchbook. The journal's durability receives mixed reviews, with several customers reporting damage to the cover upon arrival.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

Select to learn more

290 customers mention "Paper quality"248 positive42 negative

Customers praise the journal's paper quality, describing it as remarkably strong and superior, with one customer noting that the pages hold up well to gluing.

"Good quality and bends nice when you get to the last pages...." Read more

"This is very nice paper and quality. I like the color and the weight. I’ve only used it so far to swatch gouache paint...." Read more

"...The pages are thick, quality paper and the book was fairly stiff, which I wanted...." Read more

"...It holds up very well and does not fall apart like other sketchbooks I've owned. The paper is off-white with a tiny bit of texture...." Read more

119 customers mention "Color"108 positive11 negative

Customers appreciate the journal's colors, particularly its suitability for watercolor and color studies, with one customer noting it works well with Japanese Gansai Tambi watercolor.

"...I was able to do watercolor pretty good too!" Read more

"This is very nice paper and quality. I like the color and the weight. I’ve only used it so far to swatch gouache paint...." Read more

"I bought this mixed media journal because I love how it looks and it lies almost completely flat...." Read more

"...for watercolor, acrylic paint and gouache, I like the way it takes the paint and colors...." Read more

101 customers mention "Softness"78 positive23 negative

Customers appreciate the journal's soft cover, describing it as velvety with a nice leatherette/suedette feel, and find it comfortable to use.

"...I actually really like the softcover because it's very flexible and soft, and it really does lie pretty flat...." Read more

"I love the feel of the paper, as well as its responsiveness to the media. There is only slight buckling to wet media, and no bleed through...." Read more

"...Its softbound so it has grip and doesn't slide around my workspace like hardbound covers...." Read more

"...I like the soft cover--it's a nice change from the hardbound books I usually use and the book lies flat...." Read more

82 customers mention "Size"75 positive7 negative

Customers appreciate the journal's size, describing it as perfect for taking around and sketching on-the-go, with one customer noting it works well for almost every medium.

"...I wish the price was a bit cheaper. But the sketchbook is big so I can split pages in smaller sketching sessions...." Read more

"...It's a great, portable size, and would be great for sketching on the go...." Read more

"...Doesn't warp too badly. I like the sizing. It gives you a minute to move the color around...." Read more

"...They're durable, there are plenty of pages inside, and even though the cover came with minor scuffs on it, it helped me to not treat it as such a..." Read more

47 customers mention "Value for money"32 positive15 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the journal's value for money, with some finding it worth the price while others consider it overpriced for a mixed media sketchbook.

"This watercolor sketchbook is top notch for the price...." Read more

"...However, considering the price range and purpose as a sketchbook, this might be a good product for beginners interested in experimenting with..." Read more

"...I wish the price was a bit cheaper. But the sketchbook is big so I can split pages in smaller sketching sessions...." Read more

"...Super strong I’m completely in love it’s definitely worth your money buy this you won’t regret it." Read more

48 customers mention "Scuff resistance"3 positive45 negative

Customers report issues with the art journal's durability, noting that the cover is easy to scratch and arrives with dents, scratches, and rips.

"Quality of paper is great for all media. The cover of mine came damaged. It honestly looks used...." Read more

"...of the corners of the paper were a bit bent and there were minor scuffs on the cover...." Read more

"...No idea why they do that. The softcover does get indents or scratches if you put it in your bag, so if that bothers you, get the hardcover one..." Read more

"...Like many of the comments, my cover got weirdly damaged. It looks like someone put my book on top of hot bubble wrap. Just super strange...." Read more

Great mixed media book!
5 out of 5 stars
Great mixed media book!
Good quality and bends nice when you get to the last pages. It’s not copic marker proof to where it doesn’t bleed through the page but it won’t go on to the next page. I was able to do watercolor pretty good too!
Hide
Thank you for your feedback
Sorry, there was an error
Sorry we couldn't load the review

Top reviews from the United States

  • Courtney Rodriguez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great mixed media book!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2025
    Size: 5.5x8.5Style: Mixed MediaProduct Packaging: 64 PagesVerified Purchase
    Good quality and bends nice when you get to the last pages. It’s not copic marker proof to where it doesn’t bleed through the page but it won’t go on to the next page. I was able to do watercolor pretty good too!
    Customer image
    Courtney Rodriguez
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Great mixed media book!

    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2025
    Good quality and bends nice when you get to the last pages. It’s not copic marker proof to where it doesn’t bleed through the page but it won’t go on to the next page. I was able to do watercolor pretty good too!
    Images in this review
    Customer imageCustomer imageCustomer image
    Helpful
     Report
  • Y. Salcedo
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is very nice paper and quality.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2024
    Size: 7.75x9.75Style: Toned TanProduct Packaging: 48 PagesVerified Purchase
    This is very nice paper and quality. I like the color and the weight. I’ve only used it so far to swatch gouache paint. I will use it with dry and wet media, and post images later on. I wish the price was a bit cheaper. But the sketchbook is big so I can split pages in smaller sketching sessions. Instead of focusing on filling a large page. I wish they had this same one in something smaller like a 6x6, 5x5 inches or 3x5inches. But all in all is very good.
    3 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • San
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Quality Sketchbook!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2024
    Size: 7.75x9.75Style: WatercolorProduct Packaging: 48 PagesVerified Purchase
    I just finished a Sketchbook class, and this Sketchbook worked wonderfully through wet on dry techniques, pen and ink, markers and Wet on Wet Watercolor. The pages are thick, quality paper and the book was fairly stiff, which I wanted. When I opened the pages pressed down, they stayed nicely put, the outside edges needed a clip, but when clipped, stayed open nicely, no problem at all. Great quality, and easy to work with.
    Helpful
     Report
  • Elizabeth v.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great for pencil sketches- mediocre for watercolor/gouache
    Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2023
    Size: 5.5x8.5Style: Mixed MediaProduct Packaging: 64 PagesVerified Purchase
    I bought this mixed media journal because I love how it looks and it lies almost completely flat. While I love the textured paper for drawing with pencil, I have been a little disappointed by how it handles water-based paints. I find that if I do more than two very light washes, the paper starts to fall apart and ruin my artwork. Honestly, I think my expectations may have been too high- I was just really hoping that it would handle my gouache better.

    Other than that, it's a really nice sketchbook. I actually really like the softcover because it's very flexible and soft, and it really does lie pretty flat. It's a great, portable size, and would be great for sketching on the go.

    Overall, I would rate it 4.5/5 stars, because while I wish it handled watercolor/gouache a bit better, it's still quite a nice sketchbook.
    16 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Agy Wilson
    5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful pen to paint paper
    Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2023
    Size: 7.75x9.75Style: Mixed MediaProduct Packaging: 32 PagesVerified Purchase
    I love the feel of the paper, as well as its responsiveness to the media. There is only slight buckling to wet media, and no bleed through. It is NOT good for permanent markers, like Sharpies or alcohol markers or Posca pens-it doesn’t bleed through with the Poscas, but goes pill a bit. But for watercolor, acrylic paint and gouache, I like the way it takes the paint and colors. I like working in Pilot B2Pballpoint and various brush markers, and I really like the nuance of stroke and intensity I can achieve. This is my second such sketchbook, and will continue to use it in the future.
    Customer image
    Agy Wilson
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    A wonderful pen to paint paper

    Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2023
    I love the feel of the paper, as well as its responsiveness to the media. There is only slight buckling to wet media, and no bleed through. It is NOT good for permanent markers, like Sharpies or alcohol markers or Posca pens-it doesn’t bleed through with the Poscas, but goes pill a bit. But for watercolor, acrylic paint and gouache, I like the way it takes the paint and colors. I like working in Pilot B2Pballpoint and various brush markers, and I really like the nuance of stroke and intensity I can achieve. This is my second such sketchbook, and will continue to use it in the future.
    Images in this review
    Customer imageCustomer imageCustomer image
    20 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • LemonadeBrain
    5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite sketchbook (good if you're heavy handed)
    Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2023
    Size: 7.75x9.75Style: Mixed MediaProduct Packaging: 32 PagesVerified Purchase
    The media could not be loaded.
    I love this book (mixed media). It's great, especially for my fellow heavy handed folks. Graphite doesn't smear from page to page, paper doesn't ingrave marks from pressure.

    Its softbound so it has grip and doesn't slide around my workspace like hardbound covers. It does gain small indents and creases over time but its not significat or damaging. It holds up very well and does not fall apart like other sketchbooks I've owned.

    The paper is off-white with a tiny bit of texture. It is GREAT and holds up very well to various mediums. I've used mod podge, graphite, charcoal, watercolor, ink, duct tape, alcohol markers, and other mediums in this sketchbook and the paper provided a great and durable surface for all of them to work they way they should. Alcohol markers do bleed but do not leave marks on the other pages. The paper also does not tear up as easy as others and can handle lots of erasing and sketching.
    Customer image
    LemonadeBrain
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    My favorite sketchbook (good if you're heavy handed)

    Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2023
    I love this book (mixed media). It's great, especially for my fellow heavy handed folks. Graphite doesn't smear from page to page, paper doesn't ingrave marks from pressure.

    Its softbound so it has grip and doesn't slide around my workspace like hardbound covers. It does gain small indents and creases over time but its not significat or damaging. It holds up very well and does not fall apart like other sketchbooks I've owned.

    The paper is off-white with a tiny bit of texture. It is GREAT and holds up very well to various mediums. I've used mod podge, graphite, charcoal, watercolor, ink, duct tape, alcohol markers, and other mediums in this sketchbook and the paper provided a great and durable surface for all of them to work they way they should. Alcohol markers do bleed but do not leave marks on the other pages. The paper also does not tear up as easy as others and can handle lots of erasing and sketching.
    Images in this review
    Customer imageCustomer image
    24 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Carrianne
    5.0 out of 5 stars The paper quality is superior.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2024
    Size: 8x5.5Style: WatercolorProduct Packaging: 48 PagesVerified Purchase
    In regards to how this paper accepts and presents liquid media this paper is superior. This particular cold press watercolor paper is the paper that has made me finally appreciate cold press paper. The final product looks superior to my other papers of similar weight and texture.
    One person found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Claritza I Rosario
    5.0 out of 5 stars Convenient size, very lightweight and smooth texture!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
    Size: 8x5.5Style: WatercolorProduct Packaging: 48 PagesVerified Purchase
    I'm in love of this sketchbook!), it's my first watercolor sketchbook that I have, because most of the time, I'm practicing on paper pads. And this sketchbook have 8"x 5.5" inch. And it's very versatile, good quality and good for travel or plain air paintings! 🥰 I recommend this!❤❤❤
    Customer image
    Claritza I Rosario
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Convenient size, very lightweight and smooth texture!

    Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
    I'm in love of this sketchbook!), it's my first watercolor sketchbook that I have, because most of the time, I'm practicing on paper pads. And this sketchbook have 8"x 5.5" inch. And it's very versatile, good quality and good for travel or plain air paintings! 🥰 I recommend this!❤❤❤
    Images in this review
    Customer imageCustomer imageCustomer imageCustomer imageCustomer image
    2 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report

Top reviews from other countries

Translate all reviews to English
  • Gourmate
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great paper, beautifully made
    Reviewed in Australia on July 13, 2024
    Size: 7.75x9.75Style: Mixed MediaProduct Packaging: 32 PagesVerified Purchase
    I hammer these journals with a lot of rough treatment and water and they just take it. They don’t lie super flat due to the excellent binding but I just use clips to hold them down. You will want more than one to keep your ideas flowing as one dries. Quality and beauty in art ♥️
    Report
  • Max
    4.0 out of 5 stars Detalles
    Reviewed in Mexico on May 19, 2023
    Size: 7.75x9.75Style: Toned TanProduct Packaging: 48 PagesVerified Purchase
    Viene algo maltratado de la pasta, he pedido el mismo unos 3 veces y vienen así no se porque, pero las hojas están intactas que es lo que se utiliza, es una libreta con hojas de un gramaje ideal para acuarela, o técnicas húmedas (no tan húmedas)
    Report
  • Zsuzsa
    4.0 out of 5 stars Gutes Sketch-Buch für unterwegs
    Reviewed in Germany on August 20, 2020
    Size: 7.75x9.75Style: WatercolorProduct Packaging: 48 PagesVerified Purchase
    Da es keinen Hard-Cover hat, ist es perfekt, wenn man unterwegs sketcht oder malt. Ich würde es nicht für grosse Wet-on-Wet Washes benutzten, dafür braucht man Hardcover und Ringbindung oder Fadenheftung. Heftbindung, wie das Strathmore Buch hat, ist eher mühsam und die Farbe fliesst überall rum.

    Das Papier benimmt sich auch komisch mit dünneren Washes.. als ob es eine Beschichtung hätte. Für Illustrationen, Tinte, Guache eignet es sich aber hervorragend.
    Report
  • Roberto
    5.0 out of 5 stars ottimo carta
    Reviewed in Italy on October 14, 2020
    Size: 8x5.5Style: WatercolorProduct Packaging: 48 PagesVerified Purchase
    ottima carta
    Report
  • Maria del Pilar Pulido Pascual
    5.0 out of 5 stars Maravilloso
    Reviewed in Spain on May 14, 2019
    Size: 7.75x9.75Style: WatercolorProduct Packaging: 48 PagesVerified Purchase
    Muchísimas gracias. Un papel increíble y una encuadernación maravillosa. Me encanta, todo perfecto
    Report