In this video I’m putting the entire Arrtx watercolor sketchbook range on my desk and giving you a proper, practical review of all four books. They’re 100% cotton, 300gsm, and they look absolutely gorgeous with those pretty hardcovers—but you and I both know “pretty” isn’t enough if the paper can’t handle real painting. I compare the different sizes, talk through how they feel to use as actual sketchbooks (not just display pieces), and I paint in a couple of them so you can see the surface in action. I also share what’s changed since the two books I’ve had since last year versus the two newer ones that complete the set, and I chat about hot press vs cold press expectations when you’re swatching, layering, and doing sketchbook-style paintings. Arrtx did send these to me to try, but every opinion is genuinely mine. If you’ve been eyeing them up on Amazon and wondering which size (or surface) makes the most sense for your painting style, this review is meant to save you time—and hopefully a bit of money too, especially with the discount code window.