Strathmore Bristol Smooth Pad, 400 Series, Various Sizes
Strathmore: The Artist’s Choice!
High-quality, multi-ply Bristol paper 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.
