{"title":"Books \u0026 Pads","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShop Visual Art Diaries \u0026amp; Sketch Pads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore PoscART’s collection of visual art diaries, sketch books and pads – including popular Derwent Visual Art Diaries. Ideal for students, artists and designers developing their creative voice. Delivered across Australia at great value.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"derwent-academy-r31070f-visual-art-diary-a5-portrait-120-pages","title":"Derwent Academy Visual Art Diary A5 Portrait 120 Pages","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDerwent Academy Visual Art Diary A5 Portrait, 120 Pages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA bag-sized sketchbook with 120 pages of 110gsm cartridge paper and a double wire spine that folds right back.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the small one in the Derwent Academy range. The A5 portrait page suits quick studies, colour tests and the kind of drawing that happens on a bus or at a kitchen table. Inside are 120 pages of 110gsm acid-free cartridge paper. The front cover is polypropylene and the back is board, which protects the pages between uses. Double wire binding lets it open flat or fold fully back on itself, and the A5 size keeps it portable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuits students, young artists and anyone who likes to keep a sketchbook within reach. The A5 page gives room for sketching, drawing and colouring without the book taking over the desk, and the polypropylene cover and board back protect the pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep up a size with the A4 diaries, compare the blue cover version, browse the wider range or pick a POSCA tip. See \u003ca href=\"\/products\/derwent-academy-r31075f-visual-art-diary-a4-portrait-120-pages-black\"\u003ethe A4 black cover diary\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/derwent-r310701-visual-art-diary-a5-portrait-120-pages-blue-pp-cover-each\"\u003ethe A5 blue cover diary\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-pads\"\u003eall books and pads\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/posca-pc-1m\"\u003ethe POSCA PC-1M range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PoscART","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48547243884765,"sku":"AAR31070F","price":7.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/3353\/5197\/files\/R31070F__92467.1671422761.1280.1280.jpg?v=1789151739"},{"product_id":"derwent-academy-visual-art-diary-a3-portrait-120-pages-black","title":"Derwent Academy Visual Art Diary A3 Portrait 120 Pages Black","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDerwent Academy Visual Art Diary A3 Portrait, 120 Pages, Black\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe big portrait diary: 120 pages of 110gsm cartridge paper at A3, behind a black polypropylene cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen an A4 page starts to feel cramped, this is the next step. The A3 portrait format gives a broad sheet for layouts and large sketches that need elbow room. Each of the 120 pages is 110gsm acid-free cartridge paper. A black polypropylene front cover and a rigid backing board protect the pages, and the double wire binding means the book lies open on a desk or folds back to a single sheet when you are drawing against a wall or easel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade for developing artists, design students and classrooms working at scale. The A3 sheet leaves space to plan a whole composition on one page, and the 110gsm cartridge paper is made for everyday drawing use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare the landscape A3 and the hardcover version, browse the wider range or pick a POSCA tip. See \u003ca href=\"\/products\/derwent-academy-visual-art-diary-a3-landscape-80-pages\"\u003ethe A3 landscape diary\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/derwent-academy-hardcover-visual-art-diary-a3-portrait-128-pages\"\u003ethe A3 hardcover diary\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-pads\"\u003eall books and pads\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/posca-pc-5m\"\u003ethe POSCA PC-5M range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PoscART","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48547244474589,"sku":"AAR31085F","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/3353\/5197\/files\/R31085F__08279.1671243425.1280.1280.jpg?v=1789151741"},{"product_id":"plant-smiles-grow-giggles-colour-in-love-adult-blooming-garden-colouring-book","title":"Plant Smiles, Grow Giggles, Colour in Love - Adult Blooming Garden Colouring Book","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePlant Smiles, Grow Giggles, Colour in Love: Adult Blooming Garden Colouring Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSixteen garden scenes printed one side only on 256gsm card, spiral bound at A5 so it opens easily.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Smiles, Grow Giggles, Colour in Love is a colouring book built around cheerful garden and botanical scenes. It has 16 illustrated pages, each printed on one side only, so the reverse of each drawing stays blank. The 256gsm card pages give a firm surface for colouring. The A5 spiral binding opens easily, and the small format travels well in a bag for colouring away from home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gift-friendly book for adults who colour to wind down, and a compact project to take travelling. The 256gsm card and one-sided layout keep the reverse of each finished page clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick the bundle that includes the book, or browse the rest of the books and pads. See \u003ca href=\"\/products\/posca-pc-3m-pastel-markers-bullet-tip-wallet-of-8\"\u003ethe POSCA PC-3M pastel wallet of 8\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/poscart-posca-pc-3m-assorted-pastel-set-and-adult-blooming-garden-colouring-book-bundle\"\u003ethe pastel set and colouring book bundle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/posca-pc-3m\"\u003ethe PC-3M range\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-pads\"\u003eall books and pads\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PoscART","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48547244900573,"sku":"MT-CB01A5","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/3353\/5197\/files\/2024-08-12_15-04-22__60428.1723439083.1280.1280.png?v=1789151746"},{"product_id":"derwent-academy-visual-art-diary-a3-landscape-80-pages","title":"Derwent Academy Visual Art Diary A3 Landscape 80 Pages","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDerwent Academy Visual Art Diary A3 Landscape, 80 Pages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn A3 diary turned on its side, with 80 pages of 110gsm cartridge paper for wide compositions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost sketchbooks stand tall. This one lies wide. The A3 landscape format gives a long horizontal page for panoramas, storyboards, lettering runs and design layouts that do not fit a portrait sheet. There are 80 pages of 110gsm acid-free cartridge paper, bound with a single wire spiral so the diary sits flat on a desk or folds back for drawing on your lap. The cover is 350gsm printed board, which protects the pages in a portfolio or bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuits students, hobby artists and designers who think in wide frames. Comic strips, landscape studies and lettering layouts all sit naturally across the page, and the 80 pages of 110gsm cartridge paper suit drawing, sketching and colouring with dry media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a taller sheet, look at the A3 portrait diaries, browse the wider range or pick a POSCA tip. See \u003ca href=\"\/products\/derwent-academy-visual-art-diary-a3-portrait-120-pages-black\"\u003ethe A3 portrait black cover diary\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/derwent-academy-hardcover-visual-art-diary-a3-portrait-128-pages\"\u003ethe A3 hardcover diary\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-pads\"\u003eall books and pads\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/posca-pc-3m\"\u003ethe POSCA PC-3M range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PoscART","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48547245457629,"sku":"AAR31145F","price":13.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/3353\/5197\/files\/ajax__13532.1671245613.1280.1280.jpg?v=1789151742"},{"product_id":"derwent-academy-r31075f-visual-art-diary-a4-portrait-120-pages-black","title":"Derwent Academy Visual Art Diary A4 Portrait 120 Pages Black","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDerwent Academy Visual Art Diary A4 Portrait, 120 Pages, Black\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe standard A4 visual art diary with a black polypropylene cover, board back and 120 pages of 110gsm cartridge paper.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the A4 portrait diary with the fuller 120-page count, in the black cover. The 120 pages are 110gsm acid-free cartridge paper for drawing, sketching and pasted references. The black polypropylene front cover and board back protect the pages, and the board gives support when there is no desk. The spiral binding lies flat for two-page spreads and folds back when you want a single sheet in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuits students, hobby artists and anyone who wants one book for sketches, colour tests and study notes. The A4 portrait format gives ample room for classroom projects while staying practical to carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefer fewer pages or a smaller book? Compare the A4 80-page diary and the A5, browse the wider range or pick a POSCA tip. See \u003ca href=\"\/products\/derwent-academy-r31130f-visual-art-diary-a4-portrait-80-pages\"\u003ethe A4 80-page diary\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/derwent-academy-r31070f-visual-art-diary-a5-portrait-120-pages\"\u003ethe A5 diary\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-pads\"\u003eall books and pads\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/posca-pc-1m\"\u003ethe POSCA PC-1M range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PoscART","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48547245785309,"sku":"AAR31075F","price":9.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/3353\/5197\/files\/R31075F__11495.1671171903.1280.1280__20187.1671242735.1280.1280.jpg?v=1789151740"},{"product_id":"derwent-academy-r31130f-visual-art-diary-a4-portrait-80-pages","title":"Derwent Academy Visual Art Diary A4 Portrait 80 Pages","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDerwent Academy Visual Art Diary A4 Portrait, 80 Pages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA slimmer A4 diary with 80 pages of 110gsm cartridge paper behind a 350gsm printed board cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot every project needs a thick book. This A4 portrait diary carries 80 pages of 110gsm acid-free cartridge paper, which keeps the book to a manageable page count. The cover is 350gsm printed board, and a single wire spiral runs down the spine so the diary opens flat or folds back on itself. Page size is the familiar A4, so drawings and notes line up with printed handouts and worksheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sensible pick for students starting a unit, hobby artists who fill books quickly and anyone who wants a fresh diary for each project. The 110gsm acid-free cartridge paper is made for drawing and sketching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed more pages? The A4 black cover diary has 120, the A3 landscape goes bigger, and a POSCA tip is close by. See \u003ca href=\"\/products\/derwent-academy-r31075f-visual-art-diary-a4-portrait-120-pages-black\"\u003ethe A4 120-page black cover diary\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/derwent-academy-visual-art-diary-a3-landscape-80-pages\"\u003ethe A3 landscape diary\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-pads\"\u003eall books and pads\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/posca-pc-1mr\"\u003ethe POSCA PC-1MR range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PoscART","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48547245818077,"sku":"AAR31130F","price":8.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/3353\/5197\/files\/R31130F__89488.1671245355.1280.1280.jpg?v=1789151741"},{"product_id":"derwent-academy-hardcover-visual-art-diary-a3-portrait-128-pages","title":"Derwent Academy Hardcover Visual Art Diary A3 Portrait 128 Pages","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDerwent Academy Hardcover Visual Art Diary A3 Portrait, 128 Pages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe folio diary: a casebound A3 book with 128 pages of 140gsm cartridge paper, black linen boards and an elastic strap.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the hardcover in the Derwent Academy line, and it is built differently from the spiral diaries. The 128 pages are 140gsm acid-free cartridge paper, heavier than the paper used in the spiral diaries. They are casebound into a black linen hardcover, and each page is perforated so a finished drawing can be removed cleanly for framing or assessment. An elastic closure holds the book shut in a bag. The paper is FSC certified. At A3 portrait it gives generous room for larger work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade for folio work, longer projects and anyone presenting drawings at the end of a course. The 140gsm paper is listed for drawing and mixed media work, and the perforations mean the best pages can leave the book cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare the spiral A3 diaries in portrait and landscape, browse the journalling range or pick a POSCA tip. See \u003ca href=\"\/products\/derwent-academy-visual-art-diary-a3-portrait-120-pages-black\"\u003ethe A3 portrait spiral diary\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/derwent-academy-visual-art-diary-a3-landscape-80-pages\"\u003ethe A3 landscape diary\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/journalling\"\u003ethe journalling collection\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/posca-pc-5m\"\u003ethe POSCA PC-5M range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PoscART","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48547246768349,"sku":"AAR31315F","price":24.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/3353\/5197\/files\/R31315F__50090.1671246013.1280.1280.jpg?v=1789151744"},{"product_id":"derwent-r310701-visual-art-diary-a5-portrait-120-pages-blue-pp-cover-each","title":"Derwent Visual Art Diary A5 Portrait 120 Pages Blue Poly Cover","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDerwent Academy Visual Art Diary A5 Portrait, 120 Pages, Blue Poly Cover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn A5 diary with a blue polypropylene cover, board back and 120 pages of 110gsm cartridge paper, sold as a single book.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the same page in a different jacket. This A5 portrait diary has 120 pages of 110gsm acid-free cartridge paper, the same stock as the rest of the Derwent Academy spiral range, with a blue polypropylene front cover in place of the standard one. A board back stiffens the book. Double wire binding runs along the spine, so it opens flat for a spread or folds right back on itself. The blue cover makes it easy to tell apart from a black or printed diary in a bag or on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandy for students who colour-code subjects, teachers issuing diaries to a class, or anyone keeping one book per theme. Drawing and sketching are what the 110gsm acid-free cartridge paper is made for. Sold each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard A5 diary and the A4 sit alongside, with the wider range and a POSCA tip a click away. See \u003ca href=\"\/products\/derwent-academy-r31070f-visual-art-diary-a5-portrait-120-pages\"\u003ethe standard A5 diary\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/derwent-academy-r31075f-visual-art-diary-a4-portrait-120-pages-black\"\u003ethe A4 black cover diary\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-pads\"\u003eall books and pads\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/posca-pc-1mr\"\u003ethe POSCA PC-1MR range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PoscART","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48547247325405,"sku":"AAR310701","price":9.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/3353\/5197\/files\/DERWENT_ACADEMY_R310701_VISUAL_ART_DIARY_A5_PORTRAIT_120_PAGES_BLUE__93724__27506__40999__09776.1710206077.1280.1280.jpg?v=1789151740"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/3353\/5197\/collections\/posca-collection-banner-books-pads.jpg?v=1789279523","url":"https:\/\/www.poscart.com.au\/collections\/books-pads.oembed","provider":"PoscART","version":"1.0","type":"link"}