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Guide: Sketchbook Joy is Katie Moody’s art instruction book for building a creative sketchbook practice. It covers beginner-friendly drawing and painting, colour theory, mixed media and ideas for filling a sketchbook, across 160 pages.
At a glance
- Introduces sketchbook supplies, basic painting and drawing techniques, and colour theory.
- Features gouache painting and mixed-media drawing with pastels and pencils.
- Prompts and projects cover subjects including botanicals, birds, landscapes and urban scenes.
- Includes ideas for building a regular creative practice and making time for it.
Reference price: £15.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Its mix of instruction and prompts gives beginners several ways to start filling a sketchbook.
- Covers materials and techniques across painting, drawing and mixed media rather than focusing on one medium.
- Customer feedback highlights detailed, accessible instructions and illustrations.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Leaping Hare Press |
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| Publication date | 6 Mar. 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 160 pages |
| Weight listed | 474 g |
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| Dimensions | 17.02 x 1.78 x 22.86 cm |
| ISBN-10 | 1836000677 |
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| ISBN-13 | 978-1836000679 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Beginners looking for guided sketchbook exercises and foundational art techniques.
- Artists who want prompts and project ideas across gouache, pastels and pencils.
- Readers interested in developing a regular drawing or painting habit.
Less suited to
- Buyers seeking a blank sketchbook or a bundled art-supplies kit.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights detailed and accessible written instruction, illustrations, coverage of mixed-media supplies and prompts that can sustain a sketchbook practice. These reported strengths fit the book’s listed focus on practical techniques and project ideas. Feedback is strongly positive overall, though aggregate ratings alone cannot explain individual experiences.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the illustrations and clear, detailed instructions.
- Feedback appreciates the coverage of mixed-media supplies and the prompts and examples.
- Customers describe the book as enjoyable and inspiring.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sketchbook Joy suitable for beginners?
The listing says the prompts are intended to encourage people new to art and describes basic painting and drawing techniques.
What art methods does the book cover?
The listing describes gouache painting and mixed-media drawing with pastels and pencils, alongside colour theory and basic techniques.
Does it include projects and prompts?
Yes. The listing describes prompts and projects covering subjects such as botanicals, birds, rural landscapes and urban scenes.
Are art materials included?
The listing discusses sketchbook supplies and how to use them, but does not identify a materials kit as included.
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