Sketch Pads & Books
- Hardbound with beautiful book cloth covers, the journals have exactly the right flexibility without sacrificing durability
- Journals contain 128 pgs. of a heavy (130 gsm), acid-free drawing paper with good tooth (texture)
- DRAWING PAPER FOR ART CLASS, DAYCARE, CRAFT NIGHTS & HOME SCHOOL—Teach your kids the basics of visual storytelling with their very own picture book
- 8.5" x 11"
- HEAVYWEIGHT DRAWING PAPER—Medium textured, all purpose, white surface made specifically to retain pigment from colored pencils, enhancing details & maintaining the sharpest lines
- 6" x 8"
- FINE GRAIN MIXED MEDIA PAPER—Enjoy durable, heavyweight paper that captures detailed work from pen, marker & pencil while also withstanding wet media like watercolor & gouache
- 5.5" x 8.5"
- 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.
- 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
- RECOMMENDED BY ARTISTS & ART TEACHERS—Paper meets all criteria for art schools, art classes & workshops working with watercolor & mixed media painting techniques perfectly
- 9" x 12"
- The perfect companion for any artist these strong, rigid boards offer a portable surface indoors & outdoors (en plein air); ready-to-use & glued on one side to maintain binding until ready to remove
- 8" x 10"
- SMOOTH MIDWEIGHT DRAWING SURFACE—Sturdy sheets withstand multiple layers of pencil, colored pencil, pastel, pen & marker
- 8.5" x 11"
- GENERAL PURPOSE & HEAVYWEIGHT—Tackle sketch projects like figure drawing, still life, urban landscape, perspective & preliminary character design without worry of unsightly tears or creases
- 5.5" x 8.5"
- CANSON GRADUATE FOR ART STUDENTS—Created specifically for beginner & intermediate artists, ensuring practice turns into mastery
- LAY FLAT TRAVEL JOURNAL—Dark gray softcover books feature rounded corners, ribbon bookmark, elegant elastic band closure and an inner accordion pocket to carefully store memories
- 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.
- The 300 Series features our intermediate-level surface, recommended for art students & hobbyists looking to improve their creative skills, techniques & practice collegiate-level artwork
- Dimensions: 18" x 24"
- Perfect for drawing, journaling, urban sketching, field studies and more
- Sturdy, hard-bound sketchbooks
- Perfect for drawing, journaling, urban sketching, field studies and more
- Sturdy, hard-bound sketchbooks
- Perfect for drawing, journaling, urban sketching, field studies and more
- Sturdy, hard-bound sketchbooks
- Perfect for drawing, journaling, urban sketching, field studies and more
- Sturdy, hard-bound sketchbooks
- The 400 Series features our best-level surface, recommended for collegiate art students, artists & hobbyists creating pieces worth publicizing
- Dimensions: 18" x 24"
- Perfect for drawing, journaling, urban sketching, field studies and more
- Sturdy, hard-bound sketchbooks
- Ideal for sketching, drawing and finished art
- Disc bound to easily add, replace and remove sheets
- STRATHMORE PAPER MADE FOR ART STUDENTS—The 300 Series features our intermediate-level surface, recommended for art students & hobbyists looking to improve their creative skills, techniques & practice collegiate-level artwork
- DRAWING PAPER FOR ART CLASS & HOME ART PROJECTS—Expand your drawing skills with a medium weight, lightly textured surface made to withstand erasing multiple times over
- XL SERIES—Everyone's favorite pad of fine art paper, it's hard not to notice the popular covers in art classrooms & colleges; these economical pads offer quality student-level paper
- MIDWEIGHT COLD PRESS WATERCOLOR PAPER—Each sheet provides a sturdy foundation for multiple washes and layers without warping or buckling (90lb/185gsm); use with watercolor paint, gouache paint and light acrylic paint
- Perfect for drawing, journaling, urban sketching, field studies and more
- Sturdy, hard-bound sketchbooks
- Perfect for drawing, journaling, urban sketching, field studies and more
- Sturdy, hard-bound sketchbooks
- Perfect for drawing, journaling, urban sketching, field studies and more
- Sturdy, hard-bound sketchbooks
- Perfect for drawing, journaling, urban sketching, field studies and more
- Sturdy, hard-bound sketchbooks
- Use these books for anything you want: taking notes, planning, drawing diagrams, mind maps, sketching, bullet journaling, lettering, calligraphy, and more
- Product Size: 8.3" x 5.8" (A5)
- Perfect for drawing, journaling, urban sketching, field studies and more
- Sturdy, hard-bound sketchbooks
- Perfect for drawing, journaling, urban sketching, field studies and more
- Sturdy, hard-bound sketchbooks
- Perfect for drawing, journaling, urban sketching, field studies and more
- Sturdy, hard-bound sketchbooks
- STRATHMORE PAPER MADE FOR ART STUDENTS—The 300 Series features our intermediate-level surface, recommended for art students & hobbyists looking to improve their creative skills, techniques & practice collegiate-level artwork
- MIXED MEDIA PAPER FOR ART CLASS & HOME ART PROJECTS—Expand your drawing & painting skills with a medium weight, lightly textured surface made to withstand multiple layers of wet & dry media
- XL SERIES—Everyone's favorite pad of fine art paper, it's hard not to notice the popular covers in art classrooms & colleges; these economical pads offer quality student-level paper
- RECOMMENDED BY ART TEACHERS—Heavyweight, cold press watercolor paper provides a sturdy foundation for multiple washes & layers without warping or buckling
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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.