Drawing Papers and Pads

Ideal for on-the-go drawing or sketching, Fabriano 1264 Drawing Pads contain Soft White, medium-textured, 75 lb. (120 gsm) sheets ideal for pencil, colored pencil, pen, charcoal, and other dry media. They feature a smooth, silky finish that is ideal for capturing detailed work.

These high-quality drawing papers from Arches come in convenient blocks for maximum portability. Ideal for pencils, pastels, charcoal, inks, pens, gouache, and felt tip pens. 16-sheet blocks.

Manufactured in Holland by Schut Papier (a mill that has been creating paper since 1618), Arnhem 1618 has a semi-smooth, vellum surface. This paper's strong, highly absorbent fibers accept multiple layers of ink, making it ideal for both dry and damp printing.

The fine-texture surface of Bienfang Mixed Media paper is an excellent choice for watercolors, acrylics, pen-and-ink, pencils, markers, pastels, collage, and more. The 90 lb (146 gsm) paper also erases cleanly. 40-sheet pads.

Blick Studio Sketch Pads are an economical choice for both beginning and experienced artists. Each pad holds 100 sheets of 60 lb (98 gsm) white paper that is perfect for quick sketches, for practicing techniques, or even for experimenting.

These high-quality drawing pads combine quality with an economical price! Ideal for pencil, charcoal, crayon, pen, light washes, and final drawings, the heavyweight, acid-free white paper in Blick Studio Drawing Pads has a surface that erases cleanly.

Use this paper for final final drawings, quick studies, or for practice. Micro-perforations make removal of the true size sheets quick and easy. Each pad holds 60 sheets, except for the 18" x 24" pad, which holds 30 sheets.

Ideal for use with pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, and other broad and fine point dry media, the Canson C'a Grain Drawing Pad contains 20 sheets of French-made, medium textured 111 lb (180 gsm) paper. Pads are wirebound with true-to-size micro-perforated sheets.

Canson's Drawing Paper in Classic cream gives a softer, nostalgic feel to your drawings. Sheets are medium tooth, acid-free 90 Lb paper. Perfect surface for pencil, pen, and charcoal.

The fine texture of Canson Foundation Drawing Paper aids smooth blending and clean erasures. Available in a variety of sizes, the pads feature heavy-duty double-wire construction. 70 lb (115 gsm).

Mi-Teintes paper is the choice of artists around the world for pastel, pencil and charcoal work. This gelatin-sized paper is 60% cotton and has two distinct textures: one side is smooth, the other is lightly grainy. It is acid and lignin free and has highly lightfast color.

Ideal for pastel, pencil and charcoal. This gelatin sized paper has two distinct textures: one side is smooth, the other is lightly grainy. Adaptable for a number of techniques including light acrylic and watercolor washes.

The Canson Mix Media ArtBooks accept dry media, markers, pens, wet media techniques, and even collage. These wirebound, hard cover Art Books contain 40 sheets of heavyweight, 138 lb (224 gsm) French paper that's perfect for final drawings.

The bright white paper in Canson XL Bristol Pads provides great contrast for ink, light washes, graphite, colored pencils, markers, and pastels. Available in a variety of sizes, and in smooth and vellum finishes, Canson XL Bristol Pads are ideal for both wet and dry media.

Developed and tested by art professors, Canson XL drawing sheets have a special surface that erases cleanly. The pads feature heavier-weight cover materials than other value brands. Every product in the Canson XL product line is manufactured using environmentally friendly, sustainable processes.

Canson XL features heavy weight covers and quality papers in generous pads. XL pads are manufactured using environmental friendly, sustainable processes. This heavyweight fine tooth paper is suited to all media.

Derwent Lightfast Paper is a smooth, hot press paper especially suited for the unique blending properties of Derwent Lightfast oil-based pencils. This acid-free, natural white paper is also free of optical brighteners for long-lasting color. The surface has been sized to provide strength, resistance to moisture, feathering, and bleed-through. Pads contains 20 sheets glue bound on the short edge.

Fabriano 1264 Bristol Pads feature extra white, 100 lb (200 gsm) acid-free sheets in two distinct finishes that are ideal for a variety of dry media, including pencil, colored pencil, pen-and-ink, markers, charcoal, pastel, and light watercolor washes.

Ideal for use with a wide variety of media, Fabriano 1264 Mixed Media Pads are suitable for all dry and most wet techniques. Featuring heavier-weight 110 (160 gsm) soft white paper, 1264 Pads hold up to multiple wet layers for maximum versatility.

Fabriano White White Pads hold 20 sheets of deep black or bright white paper. For pastels, colored pencils, markers, and light water media.

The Fabriano Studio Drawing Fat Pad holds 150 sheets of 9" x 12", 70 lb (120 gsm) drawing paper for drawing and sketching. The cellulose paper is lignin-free, acid-free, slightly textured, and internally and externally sized to withstand erasures. Wirebound on the short side. FSC-certified.

Legion Lenox 100 paper is acid-free and pH-neutral. Use it with colored pencils, graphite, pastels, and charcoal. Its smooth white surface also works well for offset lithography, silkscreening, etching, and embossing.

Stonehenge is a 100% cotton, neutral pH, 90 lb paper. It rivals European mouldmade papers with its ability to produce excellent results when used for printmaking and drawing.

This 100% cotton, acid-free, machine-made paper rivals European mouldmade papers. Developed for colored pencils, it also works well with graphite, charcoal, pastels, and watercolors. Stonehenge Lightweight Paper is endorsed by the Colored Pencil Society of America, 30-sheet pads.

High quality bristol weight board (100 lb / 270 gsm) with vellum surface that is best suited for working with graphite pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, sketching stick, mixed media, airbrush and oil pastel.

This medium weight acid free acid-free paper was designed for the student, but it is invaluable for any artist who uses dry media.

Strathmore Mixed Media paper combines the characteristics of a watercolor paper with the finish of a drawing sheet, ideal for watercolors, gouache, acrylics, graphite, pen and ink, colored pencils, markers, pastels, collage, and more.

These pads hold 15 sheets of 2-ply Strathmore 400 Bristol Board.

Strathmore 400 Series Colored Pencil Paper lends itself to smooth, even coverage, and the combination of the heavier weight and vellum surface allows for multiple layers of color to be applied. This durable surface also stands up to repeated erasures and reworking.

Acid-free, heavy-weight (80 lb), medium surface, multi-purpose paper. Great for illustrations and final drawings. Natural (warm white) paper, ideal for any dry media, pen, ink, and light washes.

Acid-free, heavy-weight (80 lb), smooth surface, cream colored, multi-purpose paper that is ideal for sketching with graphite or colored pencils, pen and ink or markers. Natural (warm white) paper, ideal for any dry media, pen, ink, and light washes. 24 sheets per pad, spiral bound.

Strathmore Toned Mixed Media Pads combine the characteristics of a watercolor paper and the finish of a drawing sheet. For use with both wet and dry media, this paper is great for use with graphite, colored pencils, markers, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, pen-and-ink, charcoal, gel pens, and more.

Internally sized to accept wet media, the paper in Strathmore 500 Series Mixed Media Pads also has a durable vellum surface that is ideal for drawing. For watercolors, gouache, acrylics, graphite, pen-and-ink, colored pencils, markers, pastels, and collage. 350 lb (570 gsm).

This fiber enhanced pad holds medium weight paper with a lightly textured surface. It is perfect for charcoals, pastels and gel pens. Contains 30% post-consumer fiber.

UArt Sanded Pastel Paper is a premium-quality paper that accepts many layers of hard or soft pastels, plus other media. Individual sheets in these 10-sheet pads are separated by acid-free glassine sheets. The dark sanded substrate ranges in color from dark black to charcoal, depending on the grit.

Designed with versatility in mind, Winsor & Newton Mixed Media Pads feature 135 lb (250 gsm) sheets ideal for use with all wet and dry media. Each durable sheet is crafted to withstand the most rigorous mixed media techniques, allowing artists to rework existing media or combine pencil, pastel, ink, acrylic paints, watercolor, gouache, and more.

Arches Sketch Paper is a natural white, 75% cotton paper that is acid-free and contains no optical brightening agents. Use it with pastels, pencils, charcoal, sanguine crayons, inks, pens, and felt pens. 20-sheet pad.

Bienfang Sketchbooks are great for any artist - beginner or experienced! Medium surface texture. Acid Free. Wire bound.

Blick Studio Newsprint is great for practicing with pencils, pastels, and charcoal. The pads have a heavy cardboard backing and are tapebound on the short side. 30 lb (49 gsm).

Blick Studio Sketch Pads are an economical choice for both beginning and experienced artists. Each pad holds 100 sheets of 60 lb (98 gsm) white paper that is perfect for quick sketches, for practicing techniques, or even for experimenting.

This professional-quality, very transparent tracing paper has a fine, smooth, hard surface that makes it excellent for tracing with pencils, markers, or ink. Blick Studio Tracing Paper comes in 50-sheet and 100-sheet pads, in a range of sizes. 25 lb (41 gsm).

An inexpensive, heavyweight all-purpose Kraft paper, good for temporary drawings and bold sketches.

Canson Foundation Tracing Paper has an exceptionally transparent and smooth surface that resists scraping. This 25 lb (40 gsm) tracing paper is suitable for use with pencil, ink, and marker.

Popular size sketch pad for variety of dry media. 100 true size perforated sheets of 65 lb fine texture paper.

Use Canson XL Newsprint pads for sketching with pencils, pastels, or charcoal. This rough surface, chlorine-free paper is made from 100% post-consumer recycled materials. The tapebound pads hold 100 sheets of 30 lb (45 gsm) paper.

Designed to appeal to students, Canson XL recycled pads combine quality, performance, and value with a concern for the environment. These drawing pads are wirebound at the top with micro perforated true size sheets. The heavy weight paper erases easily and performs well with blending techniques.

Canson XL Recycled Sketch Pads combine quality, performance, and value with a concern for the environment. Designed to appeal to students, they feature superior construction and heavier-weight cover materials than other value lines.

For professional performance at a value price, Canson XL Sketch Pads are the pads to choose. Each pad holds multiple sheets of medium-tooth, micro-perforated white drawing paper, ideal for pencil, charcoal, and other dry media. This opaque paper blends and erases well with a variety of media.

Ideal for classroom use, eco-friendly Fabriano 1264 Sketch Pads contain white, acid-free sketch paper ideal for use with all dry media, including pencil, colored pencil, pen and ink, charcoal, soft pastels, and oil pastels.

An economical sketch paper made from traditional newsprint, in convenient 50-ft rolls.

Rough-textured, natural-toned newsprint for practicing sketching and drawing. Available in a variety of sizes, and rough or smooth surfaces, this 32 lb (52 gsm) paper is heavier than many newsprint papers.

Strathmore 300 is a lightweight 50 lb white sketch paper. It is acid free and has a lightly textured surface that is ideal for any dry media and can even hold up to lightwashes.

This bright white sketching paper has a very good rating for graphite pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, and sketching sticks. It also has a good rating for soft pastels, oil pastels, markers, and pen-and-ink. Contains 30% post-consumer fiber.

All purpose sketchpad with 100 sheets of 60lb. acid-free paper. Pad is wire/spiral bound on the long side.

Ideal for drawing, printing, etching, and lettering, Arches Text Wove Paper features a lightly textured, creamy white surface with a unique woven finish. Mouldmade in France from 100% cotton, these lightweight sheets are acid-free, pH neutral, and will not feather or bleed.

Newsprint is a school favorite for drawing with pencil, charcoal, pastels, crayons and markers. Blick All-Purpose Newsprint has a 30 lb (49 gsm) standard weight and a smooth surface.

This high quality, affordable construction paper cuts and folds cleanly, and is acid-free, lignin free, and light stable. The sizing allows it to hold paint and marker without bleeding. It's perfect for drawing, sketching, and pastels.

Blick Studio Newsprint is great for practicing with pencils, pastels, and charcoal. The pads have a heavy cardboard backing and are tapebound on the short side. 30 lb (49 gsm).

Excellent for sketching, layout and preliminary detail drawing. Translucent white. Excellent for sketching, layout and preliminary detail drawing.

The weight, texture, and value of Blick White Sulphite Drawing Paper are what sets it apart from other student drawing papers. It has a medium surface that works well with pencils, charcoal, pastels, and pen-and-ink.

A traditional brown craft paper for quick sketches and studies. Can also be used for wrapping.

Canson Colorline Art Papers come in a large palette of vivid, pulp-dyed colors that are both traditional and contemporary. The double-sided papers are acid-free, lignin-free, and chlorine-free.

100 gsm and 65% cotton sheet. Laid surface with enough tooth for pastels and charcoal, as well as graphite and ink. Acid-free.

Mi-Teintes paper is the choice of artists around the world for pastel, pencil and charcoal work. This gelatin-sized paper is 60% cotton and has two distinct textures: one side is smooth, the other is lightly grainy. It is acid and lignin free and has highly lightfast color.

Use this lightweight, 18 lb (30 gsm) sketch paper for quick sketching, drafting, and overlays.

RendR is a versatile, revolutionary paper that won't bleed through no matter what media you use. Create on both sides of the page even solvent-based markers and acrylic washes won't bleed through to the other side. No more limitations on the types of media you can use to express yourself.

High quality paper and stiff card in a vast range of brilliant matt colours, perfect for presentation and display in every setting - from the professional design studio to the school art room.

Made from pure polyester and nylon (with no additives), Evolon AP requires very little dampening and absorbs water quickly. Tearproof and lint-free, it won't stretch on the press or expand when wet. 98 gsm.

Tiziano paper is made with 75% cotton giving you the quality and feel of handmade paper at a value that is unbeatable. It is a versatile sheet that features a toothy natural wove texture that reverses to a smooth surface.

Machine made in the usa of 100% cotton, neutral ph, no deckles. This fine art print paper has a textured finish and is perfect for silk-screening, offset lithography, etching, embossing, pastel, charcoal and pencil. Color: White.

Very smooth surface, crisp texture. Great results with pen and ink, a favorite for calligraphy. Unique surface mottling features subtle patterns of varying opacity.

For working with pencils, pens, markers, and crayons on materials for postcards, posters, program covers, plus paper sculpture. Heavy (122 lb) index bristol has smooth surface. Sizes to 24 x 36". White or Oak (Cream).

This multi-purpose, bright white sulphite sheet has excellent tooth and surface sizing, ideal for artists at all levels, from beginning to advanced.

Peacock Railroad Posterboard is brilliantly colored on both sides with a smooth, uniform finish. Each board is 6-ply.

Pacon Bright White Premium Weight Drawing Paper offers a great quality paper at a great price.

Watch kids' imaginations take off with this remarkable fade-resistant construction paper. A classic choice for school or group projects, this brightly colored paper is 100% vat dyed and acid-free and will continue to look fresh and new, even on display.

This lightweight paper is designed to be versatile. It has two distinct surfaces, one smooth (ideal for chalk, markers, and pen), and one rough (perfect for wet media like tempera paint or watercolors).

Artists of all ages will love drawing and writing on this very black art paper — and they'll love the savings, too! Great for gel and glitter pens, metallic paints and pens, pastels, fluorescents, and chalk markers. Richeson Black Art Paper Bulk Packs come in several sizes and sheet counts. 135 lb

An economical way to buy and use paper in the classroom! Richeson Bulk Drawing Paper Packs contain multiple sheets of acid-free paper with a bright white surface, ideal for experimenting with pencils, charcoal, and pastels.

The Stillman & Birn Zeta Series Archival Mixed Media Paper Pack holds five 22" x 30" sheets of white, 180 lb (270 gsm) paper. Internally and surface sized for multiple wet media washes, with a smooth surface for exceptional line control with pen-and-ink and a full range of dry media.

Appropriate for studies rendered with dry media and ink as well as mixed media artwork, Stillman & Birn Delta Series Archival Mixed Media Paper is both internally and surfaced-sized to provide exceptional wet strength for layering of wet media, lifting of pigment, and repeated erasing without damage. This pack contains five sheets of 180 lb (270 gsm) ivory paper with a rough surface. Ideal for multi-media renderings, the paper has a substantial tooth, as well as enhanced wet strength and tear strength.

High quality bristol weight board (100 lb / 270 gsm) with vellum surface that is best suited for working with graphite pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, sketching stick, mixed media, airbrush and oil pastel.

Strathmore 300 Series Tracing Paper is a very transparent parchment tracing paper that accepts pencils, markers, and ink.

Strathmore's 400 series is a popular priced bristol of uniquely high quality. It is available in both vellum and smooth surface. Smooth surface is particularly well suited to fine work in both pen and pencil.

Light weight (80 lbs) regular surface. Acid-free, multi-purpose paper. Great for illustrations and final drawings.

By combining the characteristics of watercolor paper with the finish of a drawing sheet, Strathmore has created a paper that performs like no other. Strathmore Mixed Media paper offers true wet media performance on a dry media finish — ideal for any mixed media application, including watercolors, gouache, acrylics, graphite, pen and ink, colored pencils, markers, pastels, collage, and more. For studies or finished art, this heavyweight, 140 lb (300 gsm) paper features a vellum surface.

This bright white drawing paper has a very good rating for graphite pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, and sketching sticks. It's also has a good rating for soft pastels, oil pastels, markers, and pen-and-ink. Contains 30% post-consumer fiber.

400 Series Toned Sketch provides artists with unique sketching and drawing possibilities forlight and dark media. Available in Warm Tan and Cool Gray, toned specifically for use with light and dark media. Perfect for creating white highlights and dark shadows.

This versatile cream-colored drawing paper has a smooth, non-reflective surface for line drawing, technical details, sketching, or finished work. 80 lb (130 gsm). 42" x 10 yd roll.

Strathmore 500 Series Bristol boards are professional 100% cotton white drawing boards that can take repeated erasures and reworking without pilling or tearing.

500 Series drawing paper takes repeated erasures and reworking without feathering, making it an ideal professional drawing surface.

All surfaces in Strathmore's 500 Series line are archival-quality, acid-free, and manufactured from 100% cotton fibers for enhanced surface durability and exceptional results.

Created in 1893, this 100% cotton fiber, acid-free bristol is an industry standard. Available in Vellum and Plate surfaces. Plate is unsurpassed for fine pen and pencil work, allowing flat and even washes.