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Koval B5 watercolor sketchbook lying closed on a desk, showing the thick Saunders Waterford page block and its elastic band

Studio & Supplies

Starting a New Watercolor Sketchbook: Koval B5 with Saunders Waterford CP

Recently, I wrote about setting up a new watercolor palette. Well, I marked another milestone at about the same time: I completed a watercolor sketchbook! I decided to document my … Read more

My freshly-filled watercolor palette.

Studio & Supplies

Setting Up a Watercolor Palette

Updated This was my March 2024 palette. I carry a different kit these days — here’s what’s in it now. August 2026 In my last post, I mentioned I might … Read more