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Item # : 24625236
Model # : MCXC100510937-2
- RECOMMENDED BY ART TEACHERS—Drawing paper offers a thicker surface than sketch paper & can withstand multiple layers without warping or tearing, making it an ideal surface for detailed artwork
- LAY FLAT, DURABLE & PORTABLE—Constructed with a durable cover & sturdy binding, ideal for artists on the go; take your sketchbook wherever inspiration strikes & never miss a creative moment.
Price is $35.99
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Item # : 24625358
Model # : MCXC100511047-2
With a rich heritage spanning over four centuries, the Canson brand has firmly established itself as a trusted & renowned name in the art world
- LOVED BY DESIGNERS, ILLUSTRATORS & CARTOONISTS— A semi-translucent white paper suitable for drawing or design from rough sketches to finish form
- 9" x 12"
Price is $35.99
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Item # : 24613504
Model # : MCX31200L042-5
- CANSON GRADUATE FOR ART STUDENTS—Created specifically for beginner & intermediate artists, ensuring practice turns into mastery
- LAY FLAT TRAVEL JOURNAL—Dark gray hardcover books feature rounded corners, ribbon bookmark, elegant elastic band closure and an inner accordion pocket to carefully store memories
Price is $78.39
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Item # : 24613488
Model # : MCX31200L035-5
- CANSON GRADUATE FOR ART STUDENTS—Created specifically for beginner & intermediate artists, ensuring practice turns into mastery
- LAY FLAT TRAVEL JOURNAL—Black hardcover books feature rounded corners, ribbon bookmark, elegant elastic band closure and an inner accordion pocket to carefully store memories
Price is $73.99
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Item # : 24625087
Model # : MCXC400061850
Bristol weight paper is a game-changer for artists, featuring a thick, sturdy surface that stands up to heavy inks, multiple media layers, & erasures without warping or tearing
- CAPTURE THICK PIGMENT LAYERS WITH TEXTURED SURFACE—Vellum finished sheets grab & hold onto opaque strokes of color from pastels, colored pencils & graphite
- 11" x 17"
Price is $27.99
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Item # : 24613503
Model # : STT350306-6
Strathmore 300 Series Sketch Paper is a valuable companion for art students & budding illustrators.
- STRATHMORE 300 SERIES—Our intermediate level surface, recommended for every art student & hobbyist looking to improve their creative skills, enhance technique, & practice collegiate-level artwork
- 3.5x5 inch
Price is $43.99
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Item # : 24613470
Model # : MCX31200L033-5
- CANSON GRADUATE FOR ART STUDENTS—Created specifically for beginner & intermediate artists, ensuring practice turns into mastery
- LAY FLAT TRAVEL JOURNAL—Black hardcover books feature rounded corners, ribbon bookmark, elegant elastic band closure and an inner accordion pocket to carefully store memories
Price is $73.99
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Item # : 24625213
Model # : STTP36091-3
The Strathmore 300 Series Watercolor Pad contains a heavyweight, student grade, watercolor paper
- MADE FOR WATERCOLOR PAINT, WATERCOLOR PENCIL & MARKER—Art paper ideal for wet media techniques like glazing, scumbling, lifting, blending, shading & layering
- 9" x 12"
Price is $35.99
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Item # : 24625193
Model # : MCXC31078A031-2
- CREATIVE ART JOURNALING—Explore your imagination with a wide range of materials & techniques, layering colored pencil, watercolor paint, acrylic paint, ink, pastel, marker & more
- 9" x 12"
Price is $35.99
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Item # : 24613467
Model # : MCX31200L028-5
- CANSON GRADUATE FOR ART STUDENTS—Created specifically for beginner & intermediate artists, ensuring practice turns into mastery
- LAY FLAT TRAVEL JOURNAL—Black hardcover books feature rounded corners, ribbon bookmark, elegant elastic band closure and an inner accordion pocket to carefully store memories
Price is $78.39
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Item # : 24613475
Model # : MCX525008006-3
- CANSON GRADUATE FOR ART STUDENTS—Created specifically for beginner & intermediate artists, ensuring practice turns into mastery
- 11x14 inch
Price is $47.09
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Item # : 24625217
Model # : MCXC400085760
- CREATIVE ART JOURNALING—Explore your imagination with a wide range of materials & techniques, layering colored pencil, watercolor paint, acrylic paint, ink, pastel, marker & more
- 5.5" x 8.5"
Price is $27.99
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Strathmore 400 Series Marker Paper Pad, 9" x 12", White (497-9) is In-store only
Item # : 2773814
Model # : 497-9
Draw vivid, colorful graphics for artistic or commercial appeal with this Strathmore 400 Series Marker 9 x 12-inch paper pad.
- The smooth heavyweight paper was developed for fine artists who create finished art using markers
- Comes in white color
Price is $15.99
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Item # : 24613494
Model # : MCX31250P071-3
- CANSON GRADUATE FOR ART STUDENTS—Created specifically for beginner & intermediate artists, ensuring practice turns into mastery
- 11x14 inch
Price is $48.49
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Item # : 24625062
Model # : STTP462309-2
Introducing the Strathmore 400 Series Mixed Media Paper—a versatile surface for professional artists, ready to handle whatever your creativity throws at it
- Trusted by modern artists, professional illustrators, comicbook artists & cartoonists, these heavyweight sheets are a great option for projects requiring a mixture of wet & dry media
- 9" x 12"
Price is $32.99
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Item # : 24613490
Model # : MCX525008004-3
- CANSON GRADUATE FOR ART STUDENTS—Created specifically for beginner & intermediate artists, ensuring practice turns into mastery
- 9x12 inch
Price is $36.59
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Item # : 24624936
Model # : MCXC400100866-2
Elevate your art game with this Bristol weight paper, crafted to handle heavy inks & multiple layers without warping or tearing
- CAPTURE DETAILS WITH A SMOOTH SURFACE—Minimal texture for precise work & fine lines, ideal for various art & illustration techniques using pen and ink, markers, & graphite
- 7" x 10"
Price is $33.39
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Item # : 24613500
Model # : MCX31200L034-5
- CANSON GRADUATE FOR ART STUDENTS—Created specifically for beginner & intermediate artists, ensuring practice turns into mastery
- LAY FLAT TRAVEL JOURNAL—Black hardcover books feature rounded corners, ribbon bookmark, elegant elastic band closure and an inner accordion pocket to carefully store memories
Price is $73.99
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Item # : 24613493
Model # : MCX31200L047-5
- CANSON GRADUATE FOR ART STUDENTS—Created specifically for beginner & intermediate artists, ensuring practice turns into mastery
- LAY FLAT TRAVEL JOURNAL—Grey softcover books feature rounded corners, ribbon bookmark, elegant elastic band closure and an inner accordion pocket to carefully store memories
Price is $73.99
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Item # : 24624907
Model # : MCXC100511067
With a rich heritage spanning over four centuries, the Canson brand has firmly established itself as a trusted & renowned name in the art world
- COLD PRESS WATERCOLOR PAPER—Made from heavyweight paper (140lb/300gsm) known for its luxurious texturing for stunning washes, gradients & layers without unsightly warping
- 15" x 20"
Price is $47.99
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Item # : 24625088
Model # : MCXC400061838-2
Bristol weight paper is a game-changer for artists, featuring a thick, sturdy surface that stands up to heavy inks, multiple media layers, & erasures without warping or tearing
- CAPTURE THICK PIGMENT LAYERS WITH TEXTURED SURFACE—Vellum finished sheets grab & hold onto opaque strokes of color from pastels, colored pencils & graphite
- 9" x 12"
Price is $31.49
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Item # : 24624903
Model # : STCT46930001011C
Experience the magic of Bockingford — a stunning English watercolor paper crafted with tradition & precision at St Cuthberts Mill
- MOULD-MADE, HEAVYWEIGHT SURFACE—Experience superior surface stability with 140 lb. watercolor paper that delivers a magnificent archival properties
- GLUE-BOUND BLOCK PREVENTS WARPING & DRIES FLAT—No need to soak or stretch the sheet, this cold pressed paper will stay flat thanks to the 4-sided binding
Price is $32.99
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Item # : 24613757
Model # : MCX525008008-3
Canson, the experts in paper production, has been delivering fine art surfaces to the world’s master artists since 1557
- CANSON GRADUATE FOR ART STUDENTS—Created specifically for beginner & intermediate artists, ensuring practice turns into mastery
- 5.5x8.5 inch
Price is $20.99
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Item # : 24613464
Model # : MCX100516108-3
- DESIGNED FOR ARTISTS—The Canson Artist Series range features premium art surfaces meticulously composed for professionals to create showcase-worthy pieces
- LAY FLAT, DURABLE & PORTABLE—Constructed with a durable cover & sturdy binding, ideal for artists on the go; take your sketchbook wherever inspiration strikes & never miss a creative moment.
Price is $68.99
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Item # : 24624895
Model # : STTP1059721-3
Experience the emotional benefits of art through pattern drawing on Strathmore Artist Tiles
- SMOOTH FINISH POPULAR AMONG COMIC ILLUSTRATORS—Our smooth Bristol paper has little to no tooth, making these surfaces great for creating fine lines, detail drawings, or marker drawings
- 6" x 6"
Price is $35.99
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Item # : 24625069
Model # : STTP46211103-3
Introducing the Strathmore 400 Series Mixed Media Paper—a versatile surface for professional artists, ready to handle whatever your creativity throws at it
- A versatile surface combining the characteristics of watercolor paper with a vellum drawing finish ideal for wet & dry media like watercolor paint, marker, pencil & pastel
- Glue binding allows for safe page removal without unsightly tearing
Price is $47.99
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Item # : 24625058
Model # : STTP462406-3
Introducing the Strathmore 400 Series Mixed Media Paper—a versatile surface for professional artists, ready to handle whatever your creativity throws at it
- Trusted by modern artists, professional illustrators, comicbook artists & cartoonists, these heavyweight sheets are a great option for projects requiring a mixture of wet & dry media
- 6" x 8"
Price is $27.99
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Item # : 24613485
Model # : MCX31200L030-5
- CANSON GRADUATE FOR ART STUDENTS—Created specifically for beginner & intermediate artists, ensuring practice turns into mastery
- LAY FLAT TRAVEL JOURNAL—Black hardcover books feature rounded corners, ribbon bookmark, elegant elastic band closure and an inner accordion pocket to carefully store memories
Price is $78.39
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Item # : 24625198
Model # : MCXC31078P015-2
Recommended by art teachers, this heavyweight paper handles every creative challenge, from bold ink strokes to delicate pencil details, all while keeping your artwork pristine and bleed-free
- CREATIVE ART JOURNALING—Explore your imagination with a wide range of materials & techniques, layering colored pencil, watercolor paint, acrylic paint, ink, pastel, marker & more
- 11" x 14"
Price is $35.99
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Item # : 24624908
Model # : MCXC100511070-2
- RECOMMENDED BY ART TEACHERS—A finely toothed surface used for classwork studies of still life, portraits, figures, perspective, shapes, forms & tonal values
- 9" x 12"
Price is $35.99
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Item # : 24625363
Model # : MCXC400061837
Bristol weight paper is the ultimate choice for artists, offering a thick, sturdy surface that handles heavy inks, multiple media layers, & erasures without warping or tearing
- CAPTURE DETAILS WITH A SMOOTH SURFACE—Minimal texture for precise work & fine lines, ideal for various art & illustration techniques using pen and ink, markers, & graphite
- 14" x 17"
Price is $32.99
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Item # : 24610839
Model # : MCX31200L006
- DESIGNED FOR ARTISTS—The Canson Artist Series range features premium art surfaces meticulously composed for professionals to create showcase-worthy pieces
- LAY FLAT, DURABLE & PORTABLE—Constructed with a durable cover & sturdy binding, ideal for artists on the go; take your sketchbook wherever inspiration strikes & never miss a creative moment.
Price is $29.99
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Item # : 24625111
Model # : MCXC100510886-3
With a rich heritage spanning over four centuries, the Canson brand has firmly established itself as a trusted & renowned name in the art world
- DESIGNED FOR ARTISTS—The Canson Artist Series range features premium art surfaces meticulously composed for professionals to create showcase-worthy pieces
- 9" x 12"
Price is $35.99
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Item # : 24625207
Model # : STTP400403-3
Introducing the Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Paper—a professional-level drawing paper ideal for creating crisp, detailed masterpieces with ease
- SMOOTH DRAWING PAPER FOR PENCIL & PASTEL—A versatile cream colored drawing paper ideal for sketching & finished work; the non-reflective, uniform finish is suited for technical, detailed work
- 9" x 12"
Price is $38.09
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Item # : 24613499
Model # : STT3501103-3
- STRATHMORE 300 SERIES—Our intermediate level surface, recommended for every art student & hobbyist looking to improve their creative skills, enhance technique, & practice collegiate-level artwork
- 11x14 inch
Price is $70.99
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Item # : 24625078
Model # : MCXC400085765
- EXPERIMENT FREELY—Perfect for charcoal pencil, carbon pencil, graphite pencil & pastel
- 5.5" x 8.5"
Price is $27.99
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Item # : 24625373
Model # : STTP3401091-3
The Strathmore 300 Series Drawing Pad contains a medium weight student grade drawing paper perfect for artists of all levels
- MADE FOR CHARCOAL, COLORED PENCIL & PASTEL—Paper retains pigment well & works for techniques like pressure strokes, blending, shading, lifting & scumbling
- 9" x 12"
Price is $35.99
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Item # : 24625346
Model # : STTP3401111-2
The Strathmore 300 Series Drawing Pad contains a medium weight student grade drawing paper perfect for artists of all levels
- MADE FOR CHARCOAL, COLORED PENCIL & PASTEL—Paper retains pigment well & works for techniques like pressure strokes, blending, shading, lifting & scumbling
- 11" x 14"
Price is $35.99
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Ashley 5" x 5" Hard Bound Mixed Media Sketch Book, 36 Sheets/Book, 6 Books/Bundle (ASH10704-6) is Out of stock
Item # : 24497603
Model # : ASH10704-6
- 5" x 5"
- 12 Sheets
Price is $43.59
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Prang 9" x 12" Tape Bound Sketch Pad, 100 Sheets/Pad (P2348) is Out of stock
Item # : 24532923
Model # : P2348
- Sketch pad is perfect for young artists
- Tape-bound with a sturdy chipboard back that keeps the pad firmly intact
Price is $3.49
Whether you’re in an industry that is heavily influenced by visual design, like fashion, interior decorating or graphic design, or you’re looking for quality art supplies for school, Staples offers drawing pads to bring all your ideas to life.
What Are the Benefits of Using Drawing Pads?
Sketching pads or drawing pads are booklets of paper usually meant for illustration or painting. They’re well-suited for art projects, doodles and even works to be displayed. Most drawing pads have a perforated border near their binding, allowing you to easily remove the papers from the pad whenever you’re done with them. This clean line allows you to remove pages for display or scrap whatever you may want to throw away hassle-free.
Unlike notebook paper, drawing pad paper is intended for use in illustrative work. It’s more durable and heavier than typical printer paper in order to stand up to heavier mediums. Some sketching and drawing pads are specialized to specific mediums of art, like watercolor or charcoal. They may have heavier paper or textured paper to help facilitate the artist’s work.
What Features Should I Look for in a Drawing Pad?
Drawing pads have a wide variety of features that are useful for different art forms and might dictate which product is best for you. Take a look at the most common features below:
Compact Sizes
Most sketch pads fit easily into standard-sized backpacks or bags, so you can travel anywhere with them and pack them on the go. For comparison, a standard size for printer paper is 8.5 × 11 inches, so judge your sketchpads based on whether or not you want your pages to be larger or smaller than that.
Durable Covers
Resilient covers carefully shield artwork from dirt and debris while lending a contemporary look to the exterior of the book or pad. Covers also prevent the paper inside from easily becoming rumpled or damaged. Staples carries a variety of colors, from classic black to a clean white. Blue, green and multicolor are also popular options for drawing sketch pads.
Customizable Pages
Some drawing pad models provide accessories to personalize your pages such as templates and dyes. You can also enhance the look of your pages with adhesive border pads or glossy stickers.
Versatile Designs
Use sketch pads and books for your daily drawings, or choose books geared toward a specific holiday or occasion. Some books are filled with thick, durable cardstock, which makes it easy to transform the pages into stunning greeting cards or nostalgic scrapbook entries.
Are Drawing Pads and Sketch Pads the Same?
Not quite. Sketch pads and drawing pads are sometimes used interchangeably, but there are some differences. Drawing pads usually contain heavier, higher-quality paper, while sketch pads contain lighter paper. Sketch pad paper is generally intended for practicing while drawing pad paper is meant for a final version or works of art to be displayed.
If you’re planning on using a heavy medium like acrylic paint, watercolor, pastels or other painting supplies, then a drawing pad would be a better choice. If you’re using a lighter medium like markers, colored pencils, pens or graphite pencils, then a sketch pad should suit the majority of your needs.
Can I Purchase Eco-Friendly Sketching Pads?
Yes. Staples offers Eco Feature certified products, recycled content products and Sustainable Forestry Initiative sketch pads for drawing.