Strathmore Sketchbooks and Drawing Paper Pads

This light weight sketch pad is suited for classroom experimentation, practicing of techniques, or quick studies with any dry media. It is acid-free and lightly texture. Each pad contains 100 sheets of 50lb bright white paper, gummed binding or spiral bound available. The 18 x 24 pad is spiral bound and contains 30 sheets. Wire Bound Sheets are micro-perforated and are Actual Size when removed at the micro-perforation. Glue Bound Pads have flip-over covers.

Media Applications: Graphite pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, sketching stick
Weight: 50 lb. (25" x 38" x 500 sheets) 74 g/m2
Surface: Fine Tooth

A medium weight student grade drawing paper for final artwork. It has good erasability and it has a Very Good rating for pencil and colored pencil, charcoal and sketching stick. It is also rated Good for marker, mixed media and soft  and oil pastel.

Media Applications: Graphite pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, sketching stick, marker, soft pastel, mixed media, oil pastel
Weight: 70 lb. (24" x 36" x 500 sheets) 114 g/m2
Surface: Medium

For finished artwork this high quality bristol weight board comes in two surfaces. Smooth is rated very Good for mechanical drawing, marker, airbrush along with pen & ink. Vellum is rated Very Good for graphite pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, sketching stick, mixed media, airbrush and oil pastel.

Media Applications: 
Smooth - graphite pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, sketching stick, pen & ink, marker, mixed media, collage
Vellum - graphite pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, sketching stick, pen & ink, marker, soft pastel, mixed media, oil pastel, collage
Weight: 100 lb. (20" x 26" x 500 sheets) 270 g/m2
Surface: Smooth & Vellum

A canvas-textured paper for practicing techniques with oils and acrylics. Great for sketching and practicing techniques.

Media Applications: Acrylic and oil paint
Weight: 115 lb. (24" x 36" x 500 sheets) 187 g/m2
Surface: Canvas Texture

Creating art on Black Canvas paper is a fresh and inspiring way to make paintings that pop. The black background allows colors to take center stage and lets the artist create dramatic shadows for an inspiring look. This bold black canvas-textured paper is great for practicing techniques and making finished art. The classic canvas texture works with oil and acrylic paints.

Media Applications: Acrylic and oil paint
Weight: 115 lb. (24" x 36" x 500 sheets) 187 g/m2
Surface: Canvas Texture

A heavier weight natural-toned newsprint for practicing sketching and drawing.

Media Applications: graphite pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, sketching stick
Weight: 32 lb. (24" x 36" x 500 sheets) 52 g/m2
Surface: Rough

A poly-coated paper for use as a disposable paint-mixing palette.

Weight: 41 lb. (24" x 36" x 500 sheets) 67 g/m2
Surface: Extra Smooth

A poly-coated paper for use as a disposable paint-mixing palette.

Weight: 41 lb. (24" x 36" x 500 sheets) 67 g/m2
Surface: Extra Smooth

A medium weight student grade drawing paper for final artwork. It has good erasability and works very well with a range of media. One of the most versatile sheets Strathmore offers, this cream colored drawing paper is ideal for sketching and most finished work. Wire Bound sheets are micro-perfortated and are Actual Size when removed at the micro-perforation.

Media Applications:
Smooth 80 lb - graphite pencil, colored pencil, pen & ink, marker
Medium 80 lb - graphite pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, sketching stick, pen & ink, marker, soft pastel, mixed media, oil pastel
Weight:
Smooth: 80 lb. (24" x 36" x 500 sheets) 130 g/m2
Medium: 80 lb. (24" x 36" x 500 sheets) 130 g/m2
Surface: Medium (Smooth & Medium in 18 x 24 size)

Strathmore's 400 Series Marker paper was developed for fine artists who create finished art using markers. The smooth surface allows markers to glide and blend easily. Colors look vibrant and crisp. The acid free, heavyweight sheet is bleed and feather resistant so artists can apply multiple layers of color. Proudly made in the USA. 

Media Applications: Alcohol-based markers, water-based markers, solvent-based markers, pen & ink, mechanical pencil.
Weight: 50.5 lb. (24" x 36" x 500 sheets) 190 g/m2.
Surface: Smooth / Heavyweight

Strathmore's 400 Series Pastel Paper is fantastic for all pastel artists. The textured finish and subtle colors of this paper make it ideal for oil pastel. Also suitable for soft or hard pastel.

Media Applications: Graphite pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, sketching stick, soft pastel, mixed media, and oil pastel
Weight: 80 lb. (25" x 38" x 500 sheets) 118 g/m2
Surface: Textured

Strathmore's 400 Series Gray Scale paper pad contains textured heavyweight paper in gray scale colors ranging from white to black. There are three sheets each of white, black, and three grays. It is great for value studies using charcoal, pastel, chalk and sketching sticks.

Media Applications: Graphite pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, sketching stick, soft pastel, mixed media, and oil pastel
Weight: 80 lb. (20" x 26" x 500 sheets) 216 g/m2
Surface: Textured

A fiber-enhanced paper ideally suited for soft pastels, charcoal and colored pencil. Contains 30% post-consumer fiber.

Media Applications: Colored pencil, charcoal, sketching stick, soft pastel
Weight: 60 lb. (20" x 26" x 500 sheets) 160 g/m2
Surface: Medium

This paper combines the characteristics of watercolor paper with the finish of a drawing sheet, creating the ultimate paper for combined mediums. For studies or finished art. Heavy weight paper.

Media Applications: Watercolor, gouache, acrylic, graphite, pen & ink, colored pencil, marker, pastel and collage
Weight: 140 lb. 300 g/m2
Surface: Vellum

This heavyweight mixed media paper in steel blue, tan, and gray is toned specifically for use with light and dark media. It also combines characteristics of a watercolor paper and the finish of a drawing sheet, creating a paper that performs for all wet and dry media. It's the perfect hybrid of two of our most loved papers: 400 Series Toned Sketch and 400 Series Mixed Media. These papers are 100% recycled with 30% PCW, acid free.

Media Applications: Watercolor, gouache, acrylic, graphite, pen & ink, colored pencil, marker, pastel and collage
Weight: 184 lb. 300 g/m2
Surface: Medium

Heavyweight linen finish is perfect for acrylic painting. Pad Features: Glue Bound pads with flip-over covers. 10 sheets per pad.

Media Applications: Acrylic paint
Weight: 246 lb. (24" x 36" x 500 sheets) 400 g/m2
Surface: Linen

Our 400 Series Colored Pencil paper provides a clean white, toothy surface that is ideal for a variety of colored pencil techniques. Smooth, even coverage can be achieved, and the durable surface stands up to repeated erasures and reworking. The heavy weight combined with the vellum surface allows for the application of multiple layers. Wire Bound pads are micro-perforated and are Actual Size when removed at the micro-perforation. Acid free.

Media Applications: Excellent for use with colored pencil. It is also excellent for graphite, charcoal, and sketching sticks.
Weight: 100 lb. (24" x 36" x 500 sheets) 163 g/m2
Surface: Medium

Available in Warm Tan and Cool Gray. This sketch paper is ideal for light and dark media. 100% recycled, contains 30% post-consumer fiber, acid free. Available in spiral bound softcover sketchbooks as well as Hardcover, glue bound books with a stylish brown vinyl finish.

Media Applications: Graphite, chalk, charcoal, sketching stick, markers, china markers, colored pencils, pens and white gel pens
Weight: 80 lb. (25" x 38" x 500 sheets) 118 g/m2
Surface: Medium

Spiral Bound Pads (50 sheets per pad)

Created in 1893, this 100% cotton bristol is an industry standard. Plate Surface has an ultra-smooth finish thatis unsurpassed for detail work using traditional pen and ink tools, specialty pens, specialty markers and airbrush. Semi-smooth, our newest surface, is slightly textured. It is suited for pen and ink tools, pencil along with specialty pens and markers. Vellum Surface has a toothy finish that is excellent for graphite pencil, colored pencil, sketching sticks and specialty pens and markers. It is also is very good for charcoal, pen and ink, airbrush and light washes. Not recommended for traditional watercolor techniques.

Weight: 2-ply
Surface: Semi-Smooth / Vellum