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A compact concertina sketchbook designed for sequence and movement. This A6 watercolour sketchbook from JustGoSketching unfolds into a continuous working surface while remaining easy to carry when closed, ensuring outdoor enthusiasts feel assured of its portability and ease of use in the field. 

The sketchbook is made with Saunders Waterford 300gsm cotton paper, selected for its ability to accept watercolour washes with controlled movement and minimal warp. This durable paper resists outdoor elements, ensuring your work remains intact during outdoor use. The surface holds colour steadily while retaining its natural tooth, allowing pencil, ink, and light washes to sit together without fatigue. Tone can be built gradually, with the paper supporting repeated handling and exposure during outdoor use.

The concertina format opens into up to twenty-four connected panels, allowing work to be read as a single unfolding sequence or as individual moments observed over time. When fully extended, the sketchbook can rest across a table or bench, while folding back into a compact A6 form for travel. Both sides of the paper may be used, offering longer continuous surfaces when required. The structure encourages narrative thinking, whether recording a coastal walk, a shifting horizon, or a series of studies made in passing, inspiring travellers to effortlessly capture diverse scenes.

A hard-backed faux leather cover protects the paper from wind and spray, providing stability when working without additional support. An optional elastic pen or brush holder allows a single tool to remain close at hand, supporting a contained and practical setup when moving between locations. The sketchbook slips easily into a bag, remaining unobtrusive until opened, giving artists confidence in its durability during outdoor use.

Designed as a travel companion rooted in studio practice, the sketchbook sits between field study and visual diary. It is intended to support steady progress rather than isolated sketches, allowing marks to accumulate into a coherent record. Resting in a pocket or opened beside a path, it offers a quiet framework for observing light, weather, and place as they unfold over time.