Papers
The history of paper began in Ancient Egypt approx. 3,700 BC – 3,200 BC with the use of papyrus as a medium for written records. However, papermaking has traditionally been traced to China about 105 AD, when Cai Lun, an official attached to the Imperial court during the Han Dynasty (202 BC-220 AD), created a sheet of paper using mulberry and other bast fibres along with fishnets, old rags, and hemp waste. The paper was soon widely used in China and spread to the rest of world through the Silk Road. The earliest European papers were made in Spain around 1036 AD primarily from raw materials of linen or cotton rags which gave paper the greatest strength and permanence. As the demand for paper grew, each country, throughout the years, have developed their own special papermaking skills and qualities.
Today, the characteristics sought in each paper is dictated by the particular use and the right choice of paper is imperative for the best results to be achieved.
Oil Papers
- Stonehenge Oil Sheets$18.60
Stonehenge Oil is a 100% virgin cotton fiber paper specifically created for oil painting. This receptive new surface for all oil paints has internal and external synthetic sizing and is mould-made, acid-free and archival. Paints will not bleed through to the other side and does not require any prep or gesso. The 140 lb. (320gsm) paper will remain flat and maintain an even textured surface allowing free flowing brush strokes. 560 x 760
- Arches Oil Sheets$26.90
1 itemThis French-made, 300gsm (140 lb.) deckle-edge paper is specially formulated for oil painting. It is ready-to-use and requires no gesso or special preparation. It features a powerful and efficient oil barrier that absorbs water, solvents and binders evenly while allowing paint and pigment to remain on the surface. Less brittle than gessoed paper, it is resistant to chipping or cracking. It is easy to cut, roll, frame, store and transport.
- Fabriano Tela Roll 300gsm 1500 x 10M$298.90
- Fabriano Tela 300gsm 500 x 650$5.95
This Italian-made oil painting paper has an internal sizing that offers ideal absorption for oil colors.
- Canson Figueras 290gsm 500 x 650$11.10
A primed paper ready to use for all oil and acrylic painting. It has a canvas texture very much like that of linen canvas. Figueras contains a performant barrier, especially developed for a homogene absorbtion of oil, binders and water. Figueras gives the artist the assurance of an exceptional colour rendering. Acid-free. Can be stretched after moistening.
Watercolour
- Canson Aquarelle 500 x 700$12.60
2 itemsAquarelle Canson is a watercolour paper produced on a cylinder-mould machine using the traditional process of papermakers. It features 60% cotton content and materials are carefully selected in order to give this paper its reputation for excellence. Acid free, without optical brighteners and alkaline buffered, this exceptional paper is designed to guarantee an excellent conservation over time. The texture is sensual to the touch and combined with its warm white colour, the paper brings contrast and perspective to your artworks. It offers a homogeneous and bright rendering of watercolours and is also easy to apply correction, whether the paper is wet or dry.
- Canson Heritage 560 x 760$20.50-$40.40
6 itemsL’Aquarelle Canson® Héritage is the quintessence of almost 500 years of know-how associated with all the latest technological advances in papermaking: - Strong and absorbent; 100% cotton - Mould-made for a sensual texture and strength - An innovative sizing ensures uniform washes without accumulation of pigments. Colors are bright and vivid. Allows for ultra sharp brush strokes without smudges - Easy to correct whether wet or dry - An optimized working time: The paper remains at peak saturation longer giving the artist ample time to work larger areas
- Fluid Watercolour Blocks$16.60-$51.80
6 itemsHigh Quality at an Affordable Price. Fluid Watercolor Paper is crafted in our European mill which produced its first paper stock in 1618. Our mill masters craft small batches at slow speeds allowing for finer control of quality. This slow approach produces a sheet of great strength that shares much of the working integrity of more expensive mould-made papers. EASY-BLOCK - 15 Sheets Glued on Two Edges. Paint directly on the top sheet in the block. The glue along the two long edges will hold the sheet flat as you paint. When your painting is dry, slide a dull knife or letter opener in the open side under the top sheet. Release the glue along one edge and pull your painting free.
- Strathmore Gemini Series 500 Watercolor Sheets$24.50-$45.80
3 itemsThis 100% cotton, acid-free, watercolor paper has been created in the traditional old world paper making method. It is soft sized affording greater color acceptance. Professional watercolorists will appreciate the beautiful random texture, uniform absorbency and consistent quality. All sheets are 22" x 30" and deckle-edged.
- Fontaine 100% Cotton Watercolour Sheets$10.95
3 itemsFruit of three centuries of experience and the development of CLAIREFONTAINE’s specific technology, this 100% pure cotton paper is one of the finest in their range.
The purity of the water and the cotton which make up the paper pulp, the quality and uniformity of its sizing adapted to modern pigments as well as its almost hand-made manufacturing methods, have created a unique paper.
Its absorption potential and its resistance to warping even with plenty of water, its ability to catch the pigments without dulling them while allowing for reworking makes it exceptionally easy to use. This remarkable paper will enhance the pleasure of painting and the success of your work. 300gsm
- Strathmore Series 300 Watercolor Paper$7.95Out of Stock
An economical, heavy-weight (300gsm) acid-free paper with a rough, non-mechanical surface that adapts beautifully to a variety of watercolor techniques. 22" x 30"
Mixed Media
- Strathmore Visual Journals$21.00-$40.90
These journals deliver high-performing papers and heavy-duty features engineered to meet the intense demands of the artist’s creative process. They offer a full range of acid-free paper types and weights and have heavy-duty covers with a wire binding that is thicker and stronger than traditional wire. The binding allows the journal to lie flat and open up 360 degrees. The Bristol Journals contain 100 lb. paper (28 sheets per smooth finish journal and 24 sheets per vellum finish journal) ideal for dry media including pencil, pen, ink and marker. Great for pencil, charcoal, colored pencil, pastel, marker, pen, and light mix-media techniques, the Drawing Journals include 42 sheets of medium-tooth 100 lb. paper. The Mixed-Media Journals contain 34 sheets of vellum-finish 51 lb. paper that is great for wet and dry media including watercolor, acrylic, pen, ink, pencil, crayon, charcoal, marker and collage. The Watercolor Journals include cold press paper (34 sheets per 90 lb. cold press journal and 22 sheets per 140 lb. cold press journal) ideal for watercolor acrylic and collage and is also good for dry media including pencil, pen, ink and marker.9 items - Fabriano Mixed Media 500 x 650$2.80
Fabriano Mixed Media is a versatile, multipurpose 250gsm paper that combines the characteristics of watercolour and acrylic papers with those of drawing papers. Ideal for acrylic or watercolour paints, or used as pastel or drawing paper.
- Canson Imagine 500 x 700 350gsm$4.50
Canson Imagine is notable for its silky texture, in that its natural aspect is maintained, giving it an exceptional feel to the touch. Its texture, absorption capacity and weight (200 gsm) make Canson Imagine an ideal support for both dry and wet techniques, such as gouache or watercolour. Being pure white in colour, Canson Imagine gives excellent contrast and provides harmonious colours.
- Canson The Wall 500 x 700 220gsm$5.80
Canson The Wall is a revolutionary paper specially designed for graffiti artists, illustrators and designers. It acts as a real wall being completely opaque, bleed-proof and double sided. It is resistant to alcohol-based markers and spray cans and it enables the artist to draw clear and precise lines with very thin felt-tip pens as well as with thick markers. Thanks to its unique innovative manufacturing process, ink will never bleed through Canson The Wall, even when it is subject to heavy and repeated use of markers. With a smooth and high white surface, the contrast of colours is enhanced and it allows its users to create large and solid tint areas with no blotching for a professional result look. Its weight (220 gsm) offers a perfect compromise between rigidity and flexibility to ensure ease of use. No waste with The Wall, it provides excellent results even when used on both sides. - Stonehenge Rolls$395.00-$495.00
4 itemsStonehenge is a traditional fine art paper with a smooth, flawless surface that is slightly mottled to resemble actual vellum. Use it for watercolor, printmaking, pen-and-ink, pencil, or pastel.
Stonehenge is machine-made in the United States, from 100% cotton fibers. 50" x 10yd (1.3M x 9.1M)
- Yupo Roll$299.95
Polypropylene Roll, Neutral pH sheets with a smooth white surface. Great for various watercolor techniques. Roll measures 30 inches by 10 yards 200gsm Made in the USA
Drawing/Printmaking
- Strathmore Series 400 Bristol Board$6.95-$15.40
4 itemsAcid-free, 22" x 30" sheets available in two thicknesses and two surfaces. Smooth surface is suited for pen or pencil, and regular surface is ideal for a broad range of media.
- Strathmore Art Again Black Pads$17.90-$20.952 items
- Canson 1557$2.00-$2.50
This bright white paper was designed to accentuate contrast and allows colours to "POP". The 1557 name pays homage to the year that the Montgolfier family founded Canson. This great classic is favoured among both professional and amateur artist who appreciate its light grain. Under this paper's rather simplicity is a rather sophisticated and technical paper. The paper's grain is neither too smooth nor too prominent. which gives il a neutral and subtle surface which is ideal for sketching and drawing with dry media. Canson 1557 paper is ideal for use with all kinds of graphite for it retains pigments well and allows for unlimited shading and gradation. Canson 1557 is made with mass and surface sizing giving il a remarkably resistant quality that is resistant to repeated erasing. The Canson 1557 range is sold in sheets or in rolls, under the name of Dessin JA.2 items - Canson "C" à grain$3.60-$4.30
2 itemsCanson "C" à grain paper is ideal for drawing thanks to its fine grain, that is neither too smooth nor too prominent, allowing both effects of relief and a delicately balanced result. Manufactured using only alpha cellulose, it contains absolutely no lignin which might result in yellowing of the paper over time. This naturally white paper, with no optical brightness additives, acid-free and permanent, meets all the requirements of the ISO 9706 standard. It is stock and surface-sized, enabling it to withstand repeated erasing or scraping without flaking. An all-round paper it is suitable for all dry techniques and certain wet techniques such as ink and gouache.
- Canson Barbizon 500 x 700 250gsm$4.60
Canson Barbizon is cotton-free paper made on a fourdrinier paper machine, and boasts a thick and resistant surface.Double-sided,it features one silky side (practically smooth), while the other side is slightly textured.This high-quality paper is perfectly suited for every majorPrint Making technique.Ideal for students.
- Arches Velin BFK Rives$22.50-$26.20
5 itemsA smooth surface and light sizing makes this paper a favorite with artists and print makersworking in practically every technique. Mold-made, 100% cotton, acid-free and buffered, the sheets have four deckled edges and a registered watermark. Excellent for all hand-printing processes, lithography, intaglio etching, wood engraving, silkscreen, linocut and collotype. They may also be used for embossing and drawing, though they are not recommended for offset printing.
Japanese
- Rice Paper Rolls$45.30-$64.603 items
- Yuzen Umbrellas$19.95Out of Stock
Silkscreened "umbrellas" in black, grey, white and gold creates a stunning geometric element.
25" x 38", 38gsm
- Melange$13.80Out of Stock
Symbolizing the colors of the Japanese season of winter, this subtle looped pattern appears printed, but is far more complex. The pattern is created from dyed strands of Mitsumata, a shrub that is cultivated in Japan, Korea and China. These thin, lustrous colored fiber strands are placed on top of a wood pulp base paper and then married together using a machine process. Not only is this a beautiful paper, but also a fairly durable one, as mitsumata is also one of the materials used to make Japanese money. The mitsumata shrub is a member of the Daphne family, and regenerates itself every three years, making this an eco-friendly paper as well.
21" x 30" 80gsm, Machine Made, Acid Free
- Ogura Lace$14.80
4 itemsStrong, durable lace made of hemp fiber.
21" x 31" 27gsm, Machine Made, Acid Free
- White Unryu with Gold/Silver flecks$7.95Out of Stock
'An elegant, translucent paper with long, white fibrous strands and faux gold and silver leaf flecks floating throughout. This paper is perfect for adding a "touch of class" to a plain black and white invitation, with it's beautiful sheer quality. Simply wrap around the flat card invitation and secure with a gold or silver seal, embellishment, or ribbon. Also gorgeous for use as tissue in a special gift bag or box. A favorite for collage paper artisans seeking the options that this Japanese paper offers, such as chin colle'.
25" x 37" 20gsm, Machine Made
- Silk Tissue$9.00Out of Stock
Silk Tissue contains 90% Gampi fibre. It has a silky feel, is semi transparent and surprisingly strong for its weight. As a repair tissue it is invaluable for paper repair and restoration work. It is also commonly used in balsa model airplane construction. 10gsm. 460 x 610
Thai
- Sakura Moss$7.95Out of Stock
Sakura, which means cherry blossom in Japanese, best describes this colorful floral paper with metallic gold accents. Adding to the Japanese look, the design is screenprinted on unryu paper from Thailand which is often referred to as Japanese rice paper, featuring strands of kozo fiber throughout.25" x 37", 27gsm, Machine Made, pH Neutral
- White Daisy Lace$8.95Out of Stock
An intricate lace background peeks through this cheerful daisy design from Thailand. This paper's unique handmade texture adds a dimension beyond our traditional lightweight laces, creating a "canvas" for creativity by applying pastels, inks. Also an excellent choice for use in multi media such as collage, encaustic art, card making, rubber stamping and more.
22" x 30", 60gsm, Handmade, pH Neutral
- Embossed Leaves & Branches$14.50Out of Stock
Natural white paper, embossed with a leaf and branch pattern. A high quality paper with a thick embossing, this organic pattern has more of a cast paper feel and the detail is exquisite.
22" x 30", 100gsm, Handmade, Acid-free
- Thai Garden Smooth$8.95Out of Stock
A natural white paper, categorized as a garden paper. This mulberry paper has a smooth finish and no inclusions. Deckle edges on all sides add to its handmade beauty.
22" x 30", 100gsm, Handmade, Acid-free
- Sumi Print$8.50Out of Stock
Screenprinted on Unryu paper, our Sumi background means simplicity, while the foreground means "open the mind" and has an astrological symbol for the goat (sign of the Capricorn).
25" x 37", 25gsm
- Water Drops Gold & Brown$8.40Out of Stock
Like a light spring rain, when drops first fall into the water, this paper brings you there. Cleverly screenprinted, this handmade mulberry paper appears almost brush stroked. A trendy design, this makes a very hip book cover. Or, try it as a home décor paper such as on a lampshade, in collage or for wall covering.
25" x 37", 37gsm, Handmade, Neutral pH
Egyptian Papyrus
- Light Papyrus$12.80-$19.80
2 itemsThis textured paper dating back to 2700 B.C. is formed by laying thin strips of papyrus plant stalk in horizontal and vertical (crosswise) layers. Each handmade sheet is unique and often features frayed edges adding to its handmade character. Its strength makes these papers ideal for painting, writing and drawing.
Handmade, Neutral pH
- Flecked Papyrus$10.80Out of Stock
This textured paper dating back to 2700 B.C. is formed by laying thin strips of papyrus plant stalk in horizontal and vertical (crosswise) layers. Each handmade sheet is unique and often features frayed edges adding to its handmade character. Its strength makes these papers ideal for painting, writing and drawing.
12" x 16" Handmade, Acid Free
Mexican
- Amate Weave Marble$26.00
Handmade by the Otomi artisans of Mexico, this beautiful amate paper is still created using the same methods that their Mesoamerican ancestors used 3000 years ago. Boiled and pounded from the bark of amate "wild fig" tree, xalama, jonote and mulberry trees, this acid free paper is a wonderful choice for fine art uses including acrylic or gouache paintings, ink and pastel drawings, stamping, blockprinting, bookmaking/bookbinding, and paper crafts. Due to the use of natural bark and the handmade process, each sheet is unique and will vary in shade, color, weight and pattern. Size is approximate, due to the deckle edges and drying process.
15.5" x 23.5" Approx. 150gsm, Handmade, Acid-Free
- Amate Weave Robin Egg$26.00Out of Stock
Handmade by the Otomi artisans of Mexico, this beautiful amate paper is still created using the same methods that their Mesoamerican ancestors used 3000 years ago. Boiled and pounded from the bark of amate "wild fig" tree, xalama, jonote and mulberry trees, this acid free paper is a wonderful choice for fine art uses including acrylic or gouache paintings, ink and pastel drawings, stamping, blockprinting, bookmaking/bookbinding, and paper crafts. Due to the use of natural bark and the handmade process, each sheet is unique and will vary in shade, color, weight and pattern. Size is approximate, due to the deckle edges and drying process.
15.5" x 23.5" Approx. 150gsm, Handmade, Acid-Free
- Amate Weave Brown$26.00
Handmade by the Otomi artisans of Mexico, this beautiful amate paper is still created using the same methods that their Mesoamerican ancestors used 3000 years ago. Boiled and pounded from the bark of amate "wild fig" tree, xalama, jonote and mulberry trees, this acid free paper is a wonderful choice for fine art uses including acrylic or gouache paintings, ink and pastel drawings, stamping, blockprinting, bookmaking/bookbinding, and paper crafts. Due to the use of natural bark and the handmade process, each sheet is unique and will vary in shade, color, weight and pattern. Size is approximate, due to the deckle edges and drying process.
15.5" x 23.5" Approx. 150gsm, Handmade, Acid-Free
- Amate Weave Lattice Blue Hues$26.00Out of Stock
Handmade by the Otomi artisans of Mexico, this beautiful amate paper is still created using the same methods that their Mesoamerican ancestors used 3000 years ago. Boiled and pounded from the bark of amate "wild fig" tree, xalama, jonote and mulberry trees, this acid free paper is a wonderful choice for fine art uses including acrylic or gouache paintings, ink and pastel drawings, stamping, blockprinting, bookmaking/bookbinding, and paper crafts. Due to the use of natural bark and the handmade process, each sheet is unique and will vary in shade, color, weight and pattern. Size is approximate, due to the deckle edges and drying process.
15.5" x 23.5" Approx. 150gsm, Handmade, Acid-Free
- Amate Bark, Marble$23.95
Handmade by the Otomi artisans of Mexico, this beautiful amate paper is still created using the same methods that their Mesoamerican ancestors used 3000 years ago. Boiled and pounded from the bark of amate "wild fig" tree, xalama, jonote and mulberry trees, this acid free paper is a wonderful choice for fine art uses including acrylic or gouache paintings, ink and pastel drawings, stamping, blockprinting, bookmaking/bookbinding, and paper crafts. Due to the use of natural bark and the handmade process, each sheet is unique and will vary in shade, color, weight and pattern. Size is approximate, due to the deckle edges and drying process.
15.5" x 23.5" Approx. 150gsm, Handmade, Acid Free
Nepalese
- Rustic Curry$14.40Out of Stock
A spectacular semi-glossy two-layered lokta, with a unique rustic, crackled texture drenched in warm, curry-colored browns. Great for book covers, lampshades and decorative boxes.
19 x 29" 45gsm, Handmade, Acid-Free
- Lokta Robin Egg$8.50Out of Stock
Derived from the bark of Nepal’s lokta (daphne) bush, this eco-friendly, “tree-free” paper features four deckle edges, adding to its handmade beauty. Dyes, which are often extracted from the skins of natural fruits, spices, nuts and vegetables such as pomegranates, saffron, walnuts and rhubarb, produce the gorgeous colors and soft tones that are unique to each sheet. These acid free papers are wonderful choices for fine art use, block or screen printing, journaling, book making and more.
20 x 30" 60gsm, Handmade, Acid-Free
- Bodhi Leaves Gold on Blue$10.95Out of Stock
Richly colored lokta paper is “stamped” with gold metallic bodhi leaves to create a natural, beautiful effect.
20" x 30"
- Oil Paper Square Strings$22.95Out of Stock
Very unique and different, oil papers are great for adding translucent details to any project. This paper has hemp strings in a square pattern as an added inclusion.
20" x 28" 80gms, Handmade
- Tufted Flowers$11.50
The designs in this wonderful handmade paper have been hand “puckered” to create crinkled, flower-like shapes. In some areas, the flower design is less defined but remains consistent in texture, challenging the observer with a real play on the eyes. The reverse side of this paper has a debossed feel to it, adding to the interest of this unique lokta paper. Deckle edges add to the handmade look.
20" x 30" 100gsm, Handmade
- Travertine$13.00Out of Stock
Travertine paper has a true architectural essence about it. The depth and texture of its recessions, combined with its "smooth as plaster" surface, uncannily mimics the character of travertine stone. Every hand made sheet is unique in its markings, each varying in texture and depth. Deckle edges add to this paper's handmade look. An excellent choice for art projects seeking a heavier paper.
20" x 30" 250gsm, Handmade
Italian
- Spectra Pewter/Silver Blue/Black$8.50Out of Stock
This screenprinted “Spectra” design features matte metallic colors of pewter and silver-blue, the perfect compliments to the rich black base paper. Uses include papercrafting, cardmaking, fine art applications such as collage and more. Made in Italy
22" x 30", 150gsm, Handmade
- Enameled Natural Florentine$10.95Out of Stock
This Florentine inspired design is screenprinted in two rich colors, an enamel- finished black plus metallic gold for detailing. This combination is the perfect compliment to the warm natural colored cotton rag background. Subtle fiber inclusions create additional interest to this handmade paper. Made in Italy
19.5" x 27.5", 80-100gsm, Handmade, 100% Cotton
- Portofino$15.00
Italian design and ingenuity on cream paper with a splash of color.
27" x 36", Machine Made, Acid-Free
- Roman$15.00
Italian design and ingenuity on cream paper with a splash of color.
27" x 36", Machine Made, Acid-Free
Handmade
- Anemone Blossoms$12.00
A lovely, mellow color combination of sage, periwinkle and wine! Five-petaled flower blossoms scattered playfully about, are the focal point of this trendy color palette. An ideal choice for book covers, home décor projects, card making and more.19.5" x 27", 100gsm, Handmade, Neutral pH
- Kasmir$11.20Out of Stock
This regal paper called Kasmir, features a damask influenced design in a velvety flocked texture. Simply gorgeous for use as a wedding invitation, as a fine art matt, journal cover or home décor project.
21" x 29", 100gsm, Handmade, Cotton, Neutral pH
- Passion Flower$10.60
This fashion-forward design features clusters of passion flowers in popping trend colors of citrus green, pink lavender and punchy purple against a rich chocolate brown background. Made from eco-friendly recycled cotton rag, this paper lends itself to a multitude of art, craft and home décor uses as well as gift wrap.
21" x 29", 100-110gsm, Handmade, Acid-Free
- Lolli$10.60
This color infused screenprint features a stylized lollipop design in a trendy palette of cerulean blue, purplest purple and dark olive on an eco-friendly recycled cotton rag background. Considered a giftwrap weight, this paper lends itself to a multitude of art, craft and home décor uses.
21" x 29", 100-110gsm, Handmade, Acid-Free
Decorative
- Leaves & String -natural$15.20Out of Stock
This tactile beauty is one of our most interesting Abaca papers. Inclusions of fossilized guyabano leaves, coconut husks and abaca pulp enhance the natural base of this paper. Wisps of raw abaca fiber strings are then layered on top for the finishing touch.
23" x 35" 92gsm, Machine Made, Neutral pH
- Woodgrain$15.00
A greenish/brown woodgrain pattern is screen printed on top of a lighter cream base paper with greyish toned veins.
20" x 28" Machine Made
- Circle Mesh Copper$2.40Out of Stock
This contemporary light weight tissue is printed in a pearlescent white color. The punched out circles create a funky mesh look that makes for a very hip design that’s great for layering. Looking closely you will notice tiny fibers left within each punched circle, adding a handmade feel to this machine made paper. Although light weight, this is a surprisingly strong tissue paper. Aside from making a great gift tissue, try it for use as invitation bands, wrapped around a glass candle, as a window diffuser, for panels in a decorative room screen or layered under a glass table top! The uses are endless with a creative imagination.
23.5" x 35.5" 25gsm, Machine Made, pH:6.5-7
- Circle Mesh Pearl White$2.40Out of Stock
This contemporary light weight tissue is printed in a pearlescent white color. The punched out circles create a funky mesh look that makes for a very hip design that’s great for layering. Looking closely you will notice tiny fibers left within each punched circle, adding a handmade feel to this machine made paper. Although light weight, this is a surprisingly strong tissue paper. Aside from making a great gift tissue, try it for use as invitation bands, wrapped around a glass candle, as a window diffuser, for panels in a decorative room screen or layered under a glass table top! The uses are endless with a creative imagination.
23.5" x 35.5" 25gsm, Machine Made, pH:6.5-7
Book Arts
- Corrugated Card 500 x 700$5.953 items
- Glassine$2.95
A neutral pH, translucent white paper. Can be used as a slip sheet for storing artwork. Size: 24" x 36"
- Tissue Paper 16gsm 610 x 910$0.60
Pads
- Stonehenge Oil Pad$68.95
Stonehenge Oil Pad contains 100% virgin cotton fiber paper specifically created for oil painting. This receptive new surface for all oil paints has internal and external synthetic sizing and is mould-made, acid-free and archival. Paints will not bleed through to the other side and does not require any prep or gesso. The paper will remain flat and maintain an even textured surface allowing free flowing brush strokes. The pads feature 12 sheets of 140 lb. (320gsm) paper. 12 x 16
- Arches Watercolour Blocks$131.58-$205.10
6 itemsSuperior quality, mold-made paper from the Arjomari Mills of France. Made from 100% rag, these 140 lb. blocks provide a convenient assortment of sizes and surfaces that are ideal for field work. Each block contains twenty sheets of natural white paper, and is protected by a black protective sheet under its cover. 300gsm
- Strathmore Colored Pencil Pads$24.95-$33.50
2 itemsThis heavy-weight, all-purpose white paper is excellent for practicing techniques or creating finished artwork using colored pencil. It also produces good results with markers and pen and ink. Each wire-bound pad contains 30 micro-perforated sheets that are actual size sheets when removed from the pad. Series 400
- Pittura Pads$20.60-$38.702 items
Fabriano Pittura is a brilliant white, 400gsm paper. It is made from high-grade cellulose and is woodfree. This paper is acid-free, with archival permanence, and a rough, natural-grain surface. Fabriano Pittura acrylic paper is tub and surface-sized. This paper is suitable for acrylic, tempera, oil and multimedia work
- Strathmore Series 400 Drawing Pad Smooth$22.20
14 x 17
- Strathmore Mixed Media Pads Black Series 400$19.95-$28.802 items
These pads feature black papers that combine true wet media performance and a dry media finish that is suitable for a range of mixed media applications. Each pad includes 15 heavy-weight 184 lb. (300gsm) sheets intended for finished paintings, drawings or studies. The paper is acid-free and specially sized for wet media performance with a vellum finish that is excellent for drawing. Ideal for graphite, colored pencils, markers, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, pen & ink, charcoal, gel pens and more. The pads have easy-to-use flip-over covers that keep pages in the pad, yet allow them to tear out cleanly.
Rolls
- Strathmore ArtAgain Black Paper Roll$45.95Out of Stock
Series 400 Artagain Black – 60 lb., 42" x 10 yd. Roll
- Strathmore Series 400 Drawing Roll$52.70Out of Stock
Acid-free, heavy weight with medium surface. For dry media. 36" x 10 yards (91.4cm x 9.14m).
- Strathmore Series 300 Bristol Rolls$134.30
2 itemsAcid-free, heavy weight for finished artwork such as pen & ink. 270gsm 42" x 10 yards (106.7cm x 9.14m).
- Strathmore Series 400 Toned Rolls$59.70
2 itemsAcid-free, 30% post-consumer fiber for light and dark media. 118gsm 42" x 10 yards (106.7cm x 9.14m).
- Strathmore Series 400 Mixed Media Roll$142.70Out of Stock
Acid-free vellum surface for wet and dry media. 300gsm 42" x 8 yards (106.7cm x 7.32m).
- Strathmore Series 400 Watercolor Roll$114.70Out of Stock
Cold Press, acid-free, heavyweight for finished artwork and wet media. 300gsm 42" x 10 yards (106.7cm x 9.14m)
Tracing/Graphic
- DAS Tracing Pads$17.50-$35.30
2 items40 Sheets of 90gsm, acid-free tracing paper. Suitable for pen, pencil, brush & marker.
- Fabriano Tracing Pad 90gsm
- Acetate Pad$24.00
A general purpose film ideally suited for overlays, color separations and layouts. Very good dimensional stability, flatness and clarity. .003 25 sheets2 itemsGrafix Acetate is now certified as 100% biodegradable. Manufactured from wood pulp, cellulose diacetate can be recycled, composted or incinerated.
- Grafix Clear-Lay Pads$20.60-$48.70
3 itemsClear-Lay is an archival film designed for overlays, stencils and protective coverings. An economical alternative to acetate, it is acid-free and contains no plasticizers. A softer film that is ideal for cutting, it also provides clarity, flatness and dimensional stabiltiy. 25 sheets.
- Sun Glo Sketch/Tracing Paper Rolls$34.40-$60.40
4 itemsThumbnail Soft Tone Sketch; the ideal paper for the architect, engineer, illustrator and student. It responds beautifully to pencil, ink, chalk or felt tip markers. Fortified to withstand considerable handling and yet transparent enough to read an original through a four sheet overlay. Also known as a bum wad, fodder and pattern paper.
Pastel
- UART Pastel Paper$11.80-$24.50
4 itemsUART Premium Sanded Paper is designed to provide pastel, colored pencil and charcoal artists with a consistent and reliable surface, UART Premium Sanded Pastel Paper accepts a wide variety of wet media for underpainting without compromising or damaging the tooth. You can add layer upon layer, correct and create without impairing the surface of your painting or drawing. And thanks to its unique sanded surface, you don't need to use fixatives.
- Colourfix Smooth 500 x 700
$20.50$16.4020 itemsArt Spectrum® Colourfix™ Smooth is a new addition to the Colourfix™ range of papers and pastels. Manufactured by screen printing Colourfix™ Smooth Primer onto European Archival 300gsm Hot Pressed watercolour paper making 340gsm pastel paper. The Colourfix™ Smooth texture is ideal for pastel artists who are looking for a not so toothy surface. The surface still has enough soft tooth to enable the pastel artist to do multiple layers of pastel. Colourfix™ Smooth is available in 20 colours. Colourfix™ Smooth is a versatile surface that can be used for pastels, oil colours, acrylics, inks, oil pastels, gouache, watercolours and dry media such as charcoal and pencils.
- Art Spectrum Colourfix Smooth Pads$96.60-$150.10
4 itemsArt Spectrum® Colourfix™ Smooth is a new addition to the Colourfix™ range of papers and pastels. Manufactured by screen printing Colourfix™ Smooth Primer onto European Archival 300gsm Hot Pressed watercolour paper making 340gsm pastel paper.
The Colourfix™ Smooth texture is ideal for pastel artists who are looking for a not so toothy surface. The surface still has enough soft tooth to enable the pastel artist to do multiple layers of pastel.
- Pastelmat Sheets 500 x 700$18.95
12 itemsThe pastel adheres so well to this new paper that you don't need to use a fixative between each layer. You are able to multiply the layers without a saturation effect. Pastelmat brings new opportunities for pastel artists, offering a coarser surface than velour but a softer surface than sand paper. Rub out or wet the paper, the Pastelmat keeps its original properties. 360gsm
- Colourfix A4$5.50
20 itemsLightfast, permanent Colourfix paper is an acid-free, 300gsm (140lb.) smooth watercolour paper coated with Art Spectrum Colourfix Primer, a tooth, acrylic based primer that holds multiple layers of pastel without the need for fixative.
Colourfix paper is tough; it can withstand scrubbing, soaking, erasure, in fact all manner of artistic 'punishment'.
- Canson Mi-Teintes 500 x 650$5.90
50 itemsThe most famous lightfast pastel paper in the world. In heavy weight with rough texture, these 60% cotton papers come in fifty breathtaking pulp-dyed colors that go all the way through. Acid free, they are also excellent for pencil, scrapbooking and papercraft.
Minimum order on this paper is five assorted sheets
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- Prepaid A4 Satchel (nationwide): $5 per order †
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