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# **small watercolor sketchbook**

**Worth a look**

Shows low returns (0.8%), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.

Market size 25Growth 23Conversion 54Competition 92Returns 96Price range 53Avg price 68Brand share 93Review moat 56Quality gap 24

**Returns**

**Incredible****0.8%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Brand share**

**Great****42%**

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

**Competition**

**Great****23%**

top-5 click share — an open shelf

**Avg price**

**Good****$14.16**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Review moat**

**Good****1,267.7**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Conversion**

**Good****4.5%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Price range**

**Good****$3.96–$27.54**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Market size**

**Okay****$102K**

$102K/yr · 160K searches

**Quality gap**

**Bad****4.6★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Growth**

**Bad****-3.9%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

## **Competition**

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (23% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.

**Brands**

**45 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**89**

**Top-5 brand share**

**42%**

**Open market**

**52%**

- tumuarta13% - Creazic10% - Arches7% - Prudiut6% - KOVIEDE5% - LIGHTWISH5%

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%2%$2K4%$4K6%$6K8%$8K101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 93 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Arches Aquarelle Travel Pad](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417q6Coq0GL.jpg)**Arches Aquarelle Travel Pad**Arches**$22.34**4.8★726 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ7NTWZF) [2![Creazic Watercolor Paper Pad 5.5x8.5 (24 Sheets 140lb/300g) Spiral - Bound with Tear - Line. A Watercolor Journal and Sketchbook for Adults & Kids - Ideal for Smaller - Sized Exercises or Travel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41F4PlV2rGL.jpg)**Creazic Watercolor Paper Pad 5.5x8.5 (24 Sheets 140lb/300g) Spiral - Bound with Tear - Line. A Watercolor Journal and Sketchbook for Adults & Kids - Ideal for Smaller - Sized Exercises or Travel**Creazic**$6.17**4.7★805 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNFN8TDS) [3![KOVIEDE 100% Cotton Watercolor Paper Pad 3 Pack (90 Sheets) Cold Press 140lb/300gsm Spiral Bound Watercolor Sketchbook Artist Quality Art Journal Supplies (Floral-3 Pack 5.5x8.5)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51oxw8XbbYL.jpg)**KOVIEDE 100% Cotton Watercolor Paper Pad 3 Pack (90 Sheets) Cold Press 140lb/300gsm Spiral Bound Watercolor Sketchbook Artist Quality Art Journal Supplies (Floral-3 Pack 5.5x8.5)**KOVIEDE**$21.33**4.6★317 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXF96T9K) [4![Creazic Small Watercolor Sketchbook 3.5 x5.5(140lb/300g) Spiral Bound with Tear Line. Artist Water Color Paper Portable Travel Notebook for Watercolor or Quick Sketch - Ideal for Kids & Adults](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VLEmv9a4L.jpg)**Creazic Small Watercolor Sketchbook 3.5 x5.5(140lb/300g) Spiral Bound with Tear Line. Artist Water Color Paper Portable Travel Notebook for Watercolor or Quick Sketch - Ideal for Kids & Adults**Creazic**$3.96**4.7★277 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMRCHTPR) [5![tumuarta Watercolor Journal 3.5x5.5 140 LB 300 GSM Cotton Paper Cold Press 24 Sheets 48 Pages Watercolor Sketchbooks for Use As Travel Notebook Mixed Media Pad On The Go](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31fkel05p-L.jpg)**tumuarta Watercolor Journal 3.5x5.5 140 LB 300 GSM Cotton Paper Cold Press 24 Sheets 48 Pages Watercolor Sketchbooks for Use As Travel Notebook Mixed Media Pad On The Go**tumuarta**$9.88**4.7★2,040 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CK41DD3Q)

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### **Newest**

by launch date

[![tumuarta Watercolor Sketchbook 140 LB 300 GSM 100% Cotton Paper Cold Press 24 Sheets 48 Pages Watercolor Journal for Use As Travel Notebook and Mixed Media Pad On The Go (Gray 4x6)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lMUz6KFsL.jpg)**tumuarta Watercolor Sketchbook 140 LB 300 GSM 100% Cotton Paper Cold Press 24 Sheets 48 Pages Watercolor Journal for Use As Travel Notebook and Mixed Media Pad On The Go (Gray 4x6)**tumuarta**$11.64**269 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CC3Y8DGK) [![Paul Rubens Square Watercolor Journal 100% Cotton Acid-Free Hot Press Watercolor Sketchbook 4.72 * 4.72 Inches 140lb/300gsm 20 Sheets for Watercolors Gouache Acrylics](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gvnOunqoL.jpg)**Paul Rubens Square Watercolor Journal 100% Cotton Acid-Free Hot Press Watercolor Sketchbook 4.72 * 4.72 Inches 140lb/300gsm 20 Sheets for Watercolors Gouache Acrylics**Paul Rubens**$9.25**14 rev4mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJRJ3SDW) [![Watercolor Sketchbook Journal 5.5 Square 300 GSM Fine Grain Cold Press Paper 48 Pages 140lb Heavyweight Cotton Pad for Mixed Media Gouache & Travel Sketching](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DHgPehXWL.jpg)**Watercolor Sketchbook Journal 5.5 Square 300 GSM Fine Grain Cold Press Paper 48 Pages 140lb Heavyweight Cotton Pad for Mixed Media Gouache & Travel Sketching**TX liteart**$9.71**35 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKX9S5JL) [![KOVIEDE 8.5x8.5 Watercolor Journal 140LB/300GSM 100% Cotton Water Color Sketchbook Acid-Free Cold Press Watercolor Paper Pad Mixed Media 2 Pack 26 Sheets / 52 Pages Each](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517g5VcpV9L.jpg)**KOVIEDE 8.5x8.5 Watercolor Journal 140LB/300GSM 100% Cotton Water Color Sketchbook Acid-Free Cold Press Watercolor Paper Pad Mixed Media 2 Pack 26 Sheets / 52 Pages Each**KOVIEDE**$25.25**32 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXKSF29T) [![Fuumuui Watercolor Sketchbook with Dual-Tip Travel Brush - Watercolor Journal 100% Cotton Acid Free Cold Press 140 LB (300 GSM) 20 Sheets Watercolor Notebook for Painting Drawing Travel - 6.5x9.1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31XgIzSZt0L.jpg)**Fuumuui Watercolor Sketchbook with Dual-Tip Travel Brush - Watercolor Journal 100% Cotton Acid Free Cold Press 140 LB (300 GSM) 20 Sheets Watercolor Notebook for Painting Drawing Travel - 6.5x9.1**Fuumuui**$24.93**28 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GF5ZYGT1)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Watercolor Sketchbook Journal 5.5 Square 300 GSM Fine Grain Cold Press Paper 48 Pages 140lb Heavyweight Cotton Pad for Mixed Media Gouache & Travel Sketching](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DHgPehXWL.jpg)**Watercolor Sketchbook Journal 5.5 Square 300 GSM Fine Grain Cold Press Paper 48 Pages 140lb Heavyweight Cotton Pad for Mixed Media Gouache & Travel Sketching**TX liteart**$9.71**4.0★**▲ 261%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKX9S5JL) [![Watercolor Journal 8.5x8.5- 100% Cotton 24 Sheets 140LB/300GSM Cold Press Square Watercolor Sketchbook - Perfect for Watercolor Gouache Acrylic Ink & Mixed Media Professional Art Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514vfSg-LYL.jpg)**Watercolor Journal 8.5x8.5- 100% Cotton 24 Sheets 140LB/300GSM Cold Press Square Watercolor Sketchbook - Perfect for Watercolor Gouache Acrylic Ink & Mixed Media Professional Art Supplies**FLUNBRATO**$26.95**4.5★**▲ 250%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GF2TNWJF) [![Fuumuui Watercolor Sketchbook with Dual-Tip Travel Brush - Watercolor Journal 100% Cotton Acid Free Cold Press 140 LB (300 GSM) 20 Sheets Watercolor Notebook for Painting Drawing Travel - 6.5x9.1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31XgIzSZt0L.jpg)**Fuumuui Watercolor Sketchbook with Dual-Tip Travel Brush - Watercolor Journal 100% Cotton Acid Free Cold Press 140 LB (300 GSM) 20 Sheets Watercolor Notebook for Painting Drawing Travel - 6.5x9.1**Fuumuui**$24.93**4.6★**▲ 227%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GF5ZYGT1) [![Paul Rubens Square Watercolor Journal 100% Cotton Acid-Free Hot Press Watercolor Sketchbook 4.72 * 4.72 Inches 140lb/300gsm 20 Sheets for Watercolors Gouache Acrylics](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gvnOunqoL.jpg)**Paul Rubens Square Watercolor Journal 100% Cotton Acid-Free Hot Press Watercolor Sketchbook 4.72 * 4.72 Inches 140lb/300gsm 20 Sheets for Watercolors Gouache Acrylics**Paul Rubens**$9.25**4.2★**▲ 218%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJRJ3SDW) [![tumuarta Square 100% Cotton Watercolor - Sketchbook 6x6 in 140 LB 300GSM Cold Press Acid Free 24 Sheets 48 Pages Watercolor Journal for Use As Travel Notebook and Mixed Media Pad On The Go](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/318KCQOzKLL.jpg)**tumuarta Square 100% Cotton Watercolor - Sketchbook 6x6 in 140 LB 300GSM Cold Press Acid Free 24 Sheets 48 Pages Watercolor Journal for Use As Travel Notebook and Mixed Media Pad On The Go**tumuarta**$13.08**4.6★**▲ 218%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F94CJYZJ)

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## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**18%

*“Decent quality”*

**Size-Overall**13%

*“Perfect fit for my bag”*

**Value For Money**10%

*“Best value”*

**Color**10%

*“Colors are vibrant”*

**Drawing Experience**6%

*“Its great for drawing”*

**Thickness**4%

*“a thick cover that feels durable”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

*“As advertised”*

**Portability**3%

*“Its portable”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“which comes in handy”*

**Texture/Consistency-Overall**3%

*“Texture and weight is nice”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**11%

*“the sizing seems off”*

**Paint Quality**10%

*“causing pooling of the paint”*

**Color**10%

*“Not for watercolor”*

**Quality-Overall**8%

*“Bad quality”*

**Thickness**5%

*“its super thin”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

*“Deceptive advertising”*

**Durability**5%

*“Quickly falls apart”*

**Water Resistance**4%

*“does not absorb the water or get flimsy like regular water”*

**Value For Money**3%

*“I wish they were a little cheaper”*

**Adhesion/Stickiness**3%

*“The glue doesnt hold the pages very well”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**58%

**Value For Money**10%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%

**Paint Quality**4%

**Material Quality**3%

**Quality-Overall**3%

**Color**3%

**Weight Heavy**2%

**Paper Quality**1%

**Thickness**1%