Canson Art Book Montval Accordion Sketchbook A5 300gsm Natural White Lightly Grained Black Cover C520003059

Artists and students working en plein air or in the studio will appreciate the Canson Art Book Montval Accordion Sketchbook. Its unique accordion fold opens to a continuous 148 x 2100 mm surface, perfect for panoramic landscapes, sequential studies, or unfolding narratives. The 300 gsm natural white paper is lightly grained and acid-free, delivering excellent wet strength for watercolor, gouache, and ink, while also handling dry media like pencil, charcoal, and pastel with ease. The black hardcover protects your work when closed and provides a firm support when open.

Key specifications

• Paper size (closed): A5 (148 x 210 mm)
• Paper weight: 300 gsm
• Paper colour: Natural white
• Paper texture: Lightly grained
• Binding: Accordion (Leporello)
• Number of panels: 10 (20 pages front and back)
• Cover: Black hardcover cardboard
• Acid-free and archival quality

Why choose it

The Montval paper is renowned for its strength and versatility, allowing you to work with both wet and dry media on the same sheet. The accordion format encourages experimentation with composition and storytelling, making it a favorite among illustrators, urban sketchers, and mixed-media artists.

Ideal use cases

• Panoramic landscape sketches
• Travel journals and urban sketching
• Watercolor and gouache studies
• Sequential art and storyboarding
• Mixed media experimentation

Good to know

The paper is cold press, providing a subtle tooth that grabs pigment without being overly rough. The hardcover ensures your work stays flat and protected, whether in a backpack or on a shelf.