Sketchbook CANSON Art Book Montval Accordion 148 x 210 mm natural white 300 g/m² lightly textured black cover

CANSON Art Book Montval Accordion sketchbook, format 148 x 210 mm, contains natural white, lightly textured 300 g/m² sheets mounted in an accordion (concertina) fold. The concertina binding allows pages to open fully for panoramic spreads or to work across multiple panels. The black cover protects the sheets during transport and storage. Paper weight and surface make the pad suitable for a range of dry media and light wet applications while keeping a compact, travel-friendly size.

Advantages

The lightly textured 300 g/m² Montval paper provides good tooth for pencils, charcoal, graphite and pastel while accepting light watercolor washes without rapid buckling. The accordion format enables uninterrupted composition across consecutive panels and fast access to any sheet without tearing. A protective black cover reduces light exposure and wear in transit; the single-pack format is convenient for studies, plein air sketches and mixed-media experiments where a sturdy, consistent paper surface is required.

Suitable for

• Sketching and studies with pencil, graphite and charcoal
• Pastel drawings and dry-media work
• Light watercolor washes and diluted ink sketches
• Panoramic or multi-panel compositions using the accordion spread
• Travel and field sketching where a compact, protective book is needed

When it may not be suitable

This sketchbook is not intended for heavy or continuous wet techniques such as gouache, heavy acrylic layers or saturated watercolor that require high wet-strength or extended lifting. Very heavy layering or aggressive erasing with abrasive tools can damage the lightly textured surface and reduce archival quality over time.

Key specifications

• Paper color: natural white
• Paper weight: 300 g/m²
• Surface: lightly textured (tooth suitable for dry media)
• Format: 148 x 210 mm (portrait when folded)
• Binding: accordion / concertina fold for full-spread layouts
• Cover: protective black cover

How to use

Open the concertina binding to work across single panels or the full spread. For dry media, use medium to soft pencils, charcoal sticks or pastel applying even pressure to avoid scratching the surface. For light washes, pre-test pigments and dilution on a spare corner to judge absorption and buckling; work with thin, controlled layers and allow drying between applications. Close the cover after use to protect finished sheets and to keep pages flat for storage. When removing a sheet (if necessary), separate gently at the fold to avoid tearing adjacent panels.

What to consider before purchase

• Intended media: suited primarily for dry media and light watercolor washes
• Sheet size and format: 148 x 210 mm panels in accordion layout
• Paper weight and texture: 300 g/m² lightly textured surface
• Portability: compact size with protective black cover for travel

Usage recommendations

For mixed techniques, start with dry sketches and add minimal, well-diluted washes. Use a blotting paper under the sheet if working with wet media to protect the adjacent panels. Store flat or folded with the cover closed to preserve surface quality.