Stillman & Birn Sketchbooks

Stillman & Birn produces a robust quality of our papers. Their sketchbooks inspire creativity: artists can feel confident to experiment with new ideas and materials because their papers support the most demanding techniques on paper.

In order to meet the wide range of artists' needs, Stillman & Birn’s sketchbook system gives them the choice of paper weight, shade, and surface type best suited to their specific techniques. With both internal and surface sizing, our papers have exceptional wet strength that supports the application of multiple washes. Similarly, just as the paper's sizing slows down water absorption, pigment stays on the surface of the sheet. The result: remarkably glowing color!

Our hardbound bindings - stiff when new - are designed to be broken in. The spines get eased in and then lay completely flat, accommodating both two-page drawing layouts and flatbed scanning. The wirebound bindings allow for your book to lay and remain flat and easy removal of pages to archive or share. The softbound covers are sewn bound allowing flexibility while remaining durable. Rounded corners prevents frayed edges and gives each book an elegant finish.

Bound in the United States, our sketchbook system offers artists a choice of three paper surfaces:

• Medium Grain (Alpha, Gamma, Nova) – distinctive tooth, suitable for all dry media, and will also accept multiple washes
• Cold Press (Beta, Delta) - Substantial tooth, enhanced wet and tear strength, suitable for mixed media artwork
• Smooth (Epsilon, Zeta) - Suitable for pen & ink, colored pencils, water-based markers as well as watercolors