Koala Tools Circular Grid Sketchbook

So I saw this new book on sale at the Dick Blick site,

and thought why not try it out!

The book comes with 60 pages of pre-drawn

circles for mandala art. 

Even though the ad says

60 pages, 120 surfaces -

it really only has 30 sheets. I counted it.

Twice.

30 sheets of paper

with the circle grids printed on both sides.

30 + 30 = 60

There you go, math geeks!

The Blick ad also stated that when I scanned

my piece of art, the teal lines would "become invisible when scanned."

So not true.

I am sure I can do that in photoshop if someone would

be so kind as to tell me how.

I tried everything I could think of. 

And although they offer this as a both-sides-of-the-page usable book, 

I would not suggest doing so. 

The places that I filled with solid black -

you can see bits of it on the reverse side of the page.

On the other hand, I really like drawing on this paper,

so smooth and the pens just glide across.

I used a copic multiliner, a bit of Sharpie fine point,

a white gel pen, and regular pencil and tort for

highlights.

It all worked great. 

The pre-printed circles mean even sections,

and working one or two rings at a time was

super simple. 

The paper is thin, so I am thinking wet media

or markers is not the way to go here.

Be prepared for standard black and white,

with colored pencils getting thrown in.

So, yes, I would recommend this book with the

understanding it really has 30 usable work surfaces

and won't stand up to wet media.