What's inside the watercolor swatch journal
- Goals
- Painting Record
- Paint Inventory
- Tools & Supplies
- Techniques to Try
- Ideas & Sketches
- Swatch Grid
- Color Mixing Chart
- Cost & Pricing
- Finished Paintings
- Wish List
- Notes
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All 16 pages of the US Letter version, exactly as they print. Tap a page to see it larger.
- 1. Cover
- 2. This Journal Belongs To
- 3. Contents
- 4. Goals
- 5. Painting Record
- 6. Paint Inventory
- 7. Tools & Supplies
- 8. Techniques to Try
- 9. Ideas & Sketches
- 10. Swatch Grid
- 11. Color Mixing Chart
- 12. Cost & Pricing
- 13. Finished Paintings
- 14. Wish List
- 15. Notes
- 16. Thank you page
Who this watercolor swatch journal is for
This journal is for watercolor painters who want to truly know their paints, from beginners with a student set to artists with dozens of tubes and pans. Swatching shows how each pigment behaves, how colors mix and how they look on paper, which saves frustration and makes paintings more confident and harmonious. It also helps painters choosing a limited palette for travel or plein air painting, since swatches make comparisons easy. Knowing which pigments granulate, stain or lift helps you choose the right paint for each effect.
How to use your watercolor swatch journal
Set painting goals. Record each painting. Keep a paint inventory. Swatch every color on the swatch grid and fill in the mixing chart. Try techniques, sketch ideas, record finished paintings and keep a wish list. Swatch new paints as soon as they arrive, labeling brand, name and pigment code. Paint the mixing chart slowly and keep it near your desk, and note which papers and brushes you used for each finished painting so you can repeat favorite results.
Formats included
A4 PDF
For printing in most of the world (210 × 297 mm).
US Letter PDF
For printing in the US and Canada (8.5 × 11 in).
Digital PDF
Hyperlinked tabs for tablets and PDF annotation apps.
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Free downloadWatercolor Swatch Journal questions
Is there a mixing chart?
Yes. Look for the "Color Mixing Chart" page in the 16-page watercolor swatch journal. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet.
Can I swatch my whole palette?
Yes. Other pages in the 16-page watercolor swatch journal include "Goals", "Painting Record" and "Paint Inventory", so related notes stay together. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet.
Is it for beginners?
Yes. Other pages in the 16-page watercolor swatch journal include "Goals", "Painting Record" and "Paint Inventory", so related notes stay together. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later.
Is the Watercolor Swatch Journal really free?
Yes, the Watercolor Swatch Journal is completely free for personal use. Download the 16-page PDF without an account or email address, print it at home as often as you like and share the page link with friends. FolarraStudio is free to use. In the future, a few clearly labeled ads may help keep it free.
What size is the Watercolor Swatch Journal?
The Watercolor Swatch Journal comes in A4 (210 x 297 mm) and US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), plus a hyperlinked digital PDF for tablets. Choose the file that matches the paper in your printer and print at Actual size or 100%, so nothing is cut off. Both paper sizes have the same 16 pages.
