Introducing Strathmore Softcover & Hardbound Art Journals—essential for imaginative creatives & college students who want to capture ideas wherever inspiration strikes. Lightweight, durable & stylish, these journals easily fit in your backpack, luggage, or laptop bag. The smyth-sewn binding allows pages to lay flatter than other art books, so you can sketch, paint & experiment freely without dealing with warped or bowed pages. Available in a variety of high-quality surfaces—including premium writing, sketch, toned sketch, drawing, watercolor & mixed media paper—there’s a perfect fit for every artistic style. Softcover Journals feature a velvety dark brown cover, while Hardbound Journals offer a lightly textured, matte dark brown finish for a sleek, professional look. Strathmore 500 Series Mixed Media paper stands as a paragon of quality & versatility. This professional-grade paper is a favorite among artists seeking to push the boundaries of their creativity & produce artwork of the highest caliber. Its exceptional weight & thickness offer durability, ensuring your art book withstands the test of time & handling. The key allure of mixed media lies in its ability to accommodate a wide range of artistic materials, from watercolors & acrylics to ink, pencil, & collage. Artists use mixed media to achieve depth, texture, & a captivating interplay of various mediums, resulting in visually striking & conceptually rich artworks. Strathmore 500 Series Mixed Media paper provides the perfect substrate for these explorations, allowing artists to seamlessly integrate different techniques & materials into their art books, creating captivating narratives & showcasing their mastery of mixed media artistry. Our 500 Series sets the standard for excellence within the fine art industry, featuring superior-grade surfaces crafted with 100% cotton fibers for unmatched durability, carefully crafted textures & archival, acid-free composition. Endorsed by professional artists as the surface of choice for art pieces showcased in galleries, sold at auctions or submitted to the most prestigious competitions.