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Strathmore Illustration Boards

Bristol and illustration board provide a stiff, strong surface to work on without the need for mounting. Our boards come in various weights and finishes. Bristol generally describes drawing paper that is pasted together to form multiply sheets. It derives its name from the early days of European papermaking, when mills would send their finest paper to Bristol, England to be pasted. Illustration board has 100% cotton drawing paper mounted on both sides of heavyweight board.

Strathmore Series 500 Illustration Boards feature 100% cotton fiber paper mounted on both sides of acid-free board, creating a balanced tension that resists warping. They are available appropriate for painting and drawing. Available in a variety of thicknesses, sizes and vellum or plate surfaces. are available in three weights Heavyweight Plate 64 point. Heavyweight Vellum 68 point. Lightweight Vellum 42 point. Cotton Surfaces. Acid Free.

Strathmore Series 400 Smooth Art Board is versatile enough for most any art project. Painting, drawing, block printing, air brush, mounting art or photographs. Each board has two smooth surfaces and can be used with acrylic, gouache, graphite, ink, tempera and casein.

See all Strathmore art supplies available from our online art supply store.