Strathmore is one of the most established and respected brands in artist paper, offering surfaces designed for drawing, painting and mixed media. Its papers are widely used by students, artists and professionals across techniques such as pencil, charcoal, ink, watercolor, acrylic and pastels.
Strathmore is well known for its paper series system (200, 300, 400, 500), which helps artists choose the right surface based on quality level and intended use. It is a trusted choice for creators who value con
The Strathmore Series 200 Drawing Pad features 40 sheets of 104gsm medium-surface, acid-free paper, ideal for pencil, charcoal, colored pencils and all dry media — perfect for everyday drawing and practice.
A Strathmore sketch pad with 100 sheets of 74gsm fine-tooth paper, ideal for beginners, everyday drawing, technique practice and quick sketches using pencil, charcoal, colored pencils, sketching sticks or pastel.
The Strathmore 200 Series Watercolor Pad features 190gsm cold press paper, ideal for washes, layering, and experimenting with wet media. Suitable for watercolor, gouache, acrylics, and tempera, it’s a great choice for practice, studies, and everyday creative work.
The Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Smooth Pad features heavyweight 270gsm paper with a smooth surface, making it ideal for artists who want clean lines, sharp detail, and excellent control. Perfect for ink, fineliners, markers, mechanical pencil, and airbrush, it is a reliable choice for illustration, technical drawing, comics, and detail-focused artwork.
The Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Smooth Pad features heavyweight 270gsm paper with an exceptionally smooth surface, making it ideal for artists who want clean lines, precision, and fine detail. Perfect for pen, ink, markers, mechanical pencil, and airbrush, it is a reliable choice for illustration, technical drawing, comics, and finished artwork.
The Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Vellum Pad features heavyweight 270gsm paper with a vellum surface, ideal for artists who enjoy drawing, shading, and building up tone in layers. Perfect for pencil, colored pencil, pastel, charcoal, and crayon, it offers the right balance of texture, control, and durability.
The Strathmore 300 Series Printmaking Pad is a reliable paper pad for lino printing, block printing, and print testing. Featuring 120gsm medium surface paper, it handles ink and pressure with ease, making it ideal for practicing, proofing, and developing print ideas.
The Strathmore 300 Series Printmaking Pad 20 x 25 cm is a reliable paper pad for lino printing, block printing, and print testing. With 120gsm medium surface paper, it handles ink and pressure with ease, making it ideal for practicing, proofing, and developing print ideas.
The Strathmore 300 Series Printmaking Pad is a versatile paper pad for printmaking techniques, featuring 120gsm smooth/medium surface paper that captures clean lines, textures, and gradients. Ideal for monotypes, gel prints, block printing, and proof prints, it offers an excellent balance of absorbency and flexibility.
The Strathmore 300 Series Watercolor Pad is a reliable 300gsm watercolor pad for everyday practice, washes, layering, and technique studies. With a cold press surface and a smoother reverse side for added detail and control, it is ideal for watercolor, gouache, tempera, poster paint, and thinned acrylics.
The Strathmore 300 Series Watercolor Pad is a reliable 300gsm watercolor pad for practice, experimentation, and more developed watercolor studies. With a cold press surface and a smoother reverse side for added detail and control, it is ideal for watercolor, gouache, tempera, poster paint, and thinned acrylics.
The Strathmore 400 Series Acrylic Pad is a premium acrylic paper pad with heavyweight 400gsm paper and a textured surface that resembles canvas. Ideal for bold layers, impasto, dry brushing, and mixed media techniques, it offers the strength and stability needed for acrylics, gel mediums, charcoal, and pastels.
The Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Pad is a high-quality spiral-bound drawing pad with cream 130gsm paper and a medium grain surface, ideal for illustration, drawing, and a wide range of dry media techniques. Suitable for pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, ink, markers, pastel, oil pastel, and light mixed media, it offers flexibility, durability, and a great drawing experience.
The Strathmore 400 Series Mixed Media Black Pad is a striking black mixed media pad with heavyweight 300gsm vellum surface paper, ideal for artists who want strong contrast, depth, and expressive results. Suitable for both wet and dry media such as watercolor, acrylics, ink, colored pencils, pastels, acrylic markers, gel pens, and collage, it beautifully enhances bright, metallic, and opaque colors.
The Strathmore 400 Series Toned Gray Sketch Pad is a high-quality sketch pad with gray-toned paper, ideal for artists working with light, shadow, and tonal contrast. Featuring 118gsm medium surface paper that withstands repeated erasing and layering, it is excellent for graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, ink, and bright highlights with white media.
The Strathmore 400 Series Toned Gray Sketch Pad is a high-quality large-format sketch pad with gray-toned paper, ideal for artists working with light, shadow, and tonal contrast. Featuring 118gsm medium surface paper that withstands repeated erasing and layering, it is excellent for graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, ink, and bright highlights with white media.
The Strathmore 400 Series Toned Mixed Media Pad – Steel Blue is a premium toned mixed media pad with 300gsm paper and a medium vellum surface, ideal for artists working with light, shadow, and layered tonal values. Suitable for both wet and dry media such as watercolor, gouache, acrylics, graphite, pastel, and colored pencil, it provides a ready-made steel blue surface that enhances highlights, shadows, and more expressive compositions.
The Strathmore 400 Series Toned Tan Sketch Pad is a high-quality sketch pad with warm tan-toned paper, ideal for artists who work with light, shadow, and layered tonal values. Featuring 118gsm medium surface paper that stands up to repeated erasing and layering, it is excellent for graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, ink, and white highlights.
The Strathmore Visual Journal Drawing is a versatile drawing journal with 163gsm medium surface paper, ideal for pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, and light mixed media techniques. With 360° spiral binding, removable covers, and a second hard cover underneath, it is made for daily sketching, journaling, creative exploration, and spontaneous ideas wherever you are.
The Strathmore Visual Journal Watercolor features heavyweight 300gsm cold press paper, ideal for wet-on-wet techniques, layering, and mixed media with water-based materials. With a durable hard cover and 360° spiral binding, it’s perfect for both studio work and creating on the go.