Sketchbook Portfolio Keep your sketchbook in an easy-to- make portfolio. I designed this portfolio to hold my favorite sketchbook, the Aquabee 9" × 12" (23cm × 30cm) spi- ral-bound sketchbook. I have filled more than twenty of these books so far, and plan to keep on going. I am drawn to this size because it gives me enough room for my drawings, paintings and collages, yet is still very portable. You can easily alter the dimensions of the pattern if your current sketchbook is a different size. One of the most impor- tant features of a great sketchbook is Watercolor Palette I tuck my watercolor palette into one side of my port- folio. The Jones Color Round palette is compact enough to fit inside my portfolio and it has all the features necessary to make watercolor paintings-- whether large or small. spiral binding, so the pages lie flat when open. Good, durable paper that takes a lot of abuse is also an essential. The Aquabee sketchbook accepts water media, as well as pen and pencil, sur- prisingly well. Make a Portfolio for Creative Portability This folded portfolio is a com- pact way to carry and protect your sketchbook, as well as oth- er essentials for painting and collage. And it is fun to make. I slide my sketchbook into one side, and everything else fits neatly into the other side. Values Filter Clear, red acetate taped inside a 5" x 7" (13cm x 18cm) mat is an effective aid for distinguishing tonal values, especially when viewing the landscape. Refer to chapter six for a complete explanation. Drafting Tape A roll of drafting tape to secure and tape off the edges of water- color paintings.