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Why 43,000+ Graffiti Artists Love Painting with BareBooks
Why most gifts don’t get used… and this one does
You’re not doing anything wrong — it’s just hard finding something they’ll actually stick with.
Most gifts get used for a few days… Then end up sitting there!
Not because they don’t like it —
it just doesn’t hold their attention.
Blank sketchbooks are just empty pages.
There’s nothing that really pulls them in or keeps them engaged.
And that’s exactly why this is different.
This is a sketchbook designed to feel real —
with walls, trains, and surfaces people actually want to draw on.
So instead of getting bored…
they actually keep using it, enjoy it, and stay engaged way longer!
The Story Behind Bare
I’m John, the founder of Bare.
I’ve always been into graffiti — sketching, drawing, trying new ideas.
But normal sketchbooks just got boring.
It was always the same thing… blank pages, random sketches, nothing that really pulled me in.
The only time it actually felt exciting was when I was painting outside. Because it felt real.
There was a surface, a space, something to work with — it made the whole process way more fun. And sketchbooks just didn’t give me that.
So I ended up not using them much. I’d start one… then stop halfway through. That’s when I realized the problem wasn’t drawing — it was the environment!
So I created something different.
A sketchbook filled with real graffiti spots — walls, trains, and surfaces photographed by artists.
So instead of drawing on empty pages, you’re drawing on something that actually feels real! And that changes everything.
It’s way more engaging, way more fun to use and something you actually keep coming back to.
Not just another sketchbook you forget about — but one you actually finish.
FAQ
Is this actually useful if I already paint regularly?
Is this actually useful if I already paint regularly?
Yes — that’s exactly who it’s made for. Bare Books gives you real surfaces to paint on, so your practice feels closer to actual pieces, not just random sketches on blank pages.
How is Bare Books different from a regular sketchbook?
How is Bare Books different from a regular sketchbook?
Regular sketchbooks give you empty pages. Bare Books gives you real graffiti environments — trains, walls, vans, billboards — so your ideas feel more realistic and your style develops faster.
Will this actually improve my style or is it just for fun?
Will this actually improve my style or is it just for fun?
Both. It keeps things fun, but more importantly, it trains your eye to work with real compositions, surfaces, and space — the same way you would outside.
What kind of markers work best with it?
What kind of markers work best with it?
Alcohol markers, paint markers, fineliners — all work great. The paper is designed to handle heavy fills without bleeding through like cheap black books.
Will the pages hold up with heavy fills and layering?
Will the pages hold up with heavy fills and layering?
Yes. The pages are thick and built for it — no ruining multiple pages just because you went heavy on one fill
The spiral binding also allows the book to lay flat for smooth sketching.
Is it still worth it if I already have black books?
Is it still worth it if I already have black books?
This isn’t a replacement — it’s an upgrade. Use your black book for ideas, use Bare Books to bring them closer to real-world execution.