Strathmore Bristol Smooth Pad, 400 Series, Various Sizes

Strathmore: The Artists Choice!

High-quality,multi-ply Bristolpaper is available in two surfaces/finishes. Smooth finish is excellent for fine line drawings using pen & ink or marker. Vellum finish is excellent for pencil, charcoal, and pastel, as well as airbrush and light washes. Not recommended for traditional watercolor techniques.

Media Applications

Smooth – graphite pencil, colored pencil, pen & ink, marker, mixed media and collage.

Vellum – graphite pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, sketching stick, pen & ink, marker, soft pastel, mixed media, oil pastel, light wash, and collage.

Which Strathmore Paper Should I Use?

To learn more about which paper is best for your project, read the blog on our Framing website from Strathmore.Click here.