On the first of July I began a new sketchbook — a softcover 7 1/2” square Beta made by Stillman & Birn. Then took a few days before actually finishing the first page. Distractions happen, ya know?
As with all my sketchbooks, the first page contains my current palette and contact info in case of loss. I usually add some inspirational quote but haven’t come up with the one I want yet. The palette is my new Folio Palette from Art Toolkit. The adjustable pencil pocket on the cover holds a Blackwing pencil, a Lamy Joy fountain pen with M nib, and a clip I can use to attach the palette to the sketchbook page.
Whenever I get back to binding my own sketchbooks again, I think this is the size I will probably use. I like 6 to 7” square or mostly-square orientation. Except for the books I already have waiting to be sewn together that are reusing antique book covers. I really should get back to them . . . Distractions, ya know?
* EVEN AS FUZZY-MINDED AS I AM THIS MORNING (5 July), I HAD TO LAUGH WHEN I NOTICED THE DATE WRITTEN ON THIS PAGE — NO, THIS WAS NOT DRAWN IN 2012, IT WAS DRAWN IN 2021 (and I’m not even dyslexic). 🤣😂🤣
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