Drawing and Sketching Books

The Canson XL range was specifically developed to meet the needs of art students -- high sheet counts, various textures and weights, and sturdy binding at an affordable price. Students can explore their personal tastes and techniques across drawing, paint, and mixed media art forms. Artists often carry their love of XL after their coursework is complete and throughout their professional careers - it's hard to find a creative who doesn't have a Canson XL pad within arm's reach!.CREATIVE ART JOURNALING—Explore your imagination with a wide range of materials & techniques, layering colored pencil, paint, ink, pastel, marker & more.8.5" x 11".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..1 Book.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.HEAVYWEIGHT & DURABLE—Crafted with heavyweight paper that withstands rigorous artistic techniques, preventing ink bleed-through & ensuring that your artwork remains clean & crisp.Rest assured your artwork will stand the test of time. The acid-free nature of the paper prevents yellowing or deterioration, ensuring that your creations retain their original colors & integrity..LET YOUR CREATIVITY TAKE FLIGHT! Since 1557, the artisans of Canson in the South of France have supported the imaginations of artists everywhere

Located in the South of France, the artisans continue their craft, relying on generations of knowledge enhanced with superior technology. The Canson Graduate range brings this legacy in an accessible form for students and beginner hobbyists. Featuring a wide range of paper for many techniques, Canson Graduate includes sketching, drawing, mixed media, illustration, lettering, Manga, watercolors, acrylic painting, oil painting paper and more! Paper types are available as an art pad in three sizes — 5.5 x 8.5 inch, 9 x 12 inch and 11x14 inch -- and as a hard cover art book in 5.5 x 8.5 inch and 8.5 x 11 inch. All paper is acid-free, meaning the surface will not become yellow or brittle over time, leading to premature aging and eventual deterioration of the paper. Artists prefer acid-free paper to ensure their artwork is preserved for generations. Canson Graduate is the perfect option for art teachers looking for cost-effective art paper, art students needing to stock up on supplies for the semester, and hobbyists exploring different art styles and hoping to launch their custom art store. Sold as a pack of 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.5.5x8.5 inch.5 Art Books.VIBRANT & DURABLE DRAWING PAPER—Lightly textured 160gsm sheets stand up to repeat shading, rubbing and erasing.PENCIL, INK & PASTEL— Use with colored pencil, calligraphy ink, bright pastels, and lettering markers.PERFECT FOR ART CLASS, ART STUDIO & HOME—Take your artwork anywhere! Easily transport to and from class without worrying about damage.LET YOUR CREATIVITY TAKE FLIGHT! Since 1557, the artisans of Canson in the South of France have supported the imaginations of artists everywhere.Canson, the experts in paper production, has been delivering fine art surfaces to the world’s master artists since 1557

With a medium surface finish, this pad offers good erasure with pencil & colored pencil & readily accepts charcoal & sketching sticks. The Strathmore 300 Series Drawing Pad is also rated good for marker, mixed media, soft pastel, & oil pastel. The history of Strathmore Paper Company began on St. Patrick's Day in 1892 when its founder, Horace Moses, opened the Mittineague Paper Mill in West Springfield, MA. Strathmore has been a leading supplier of fine art papers for 130 years & founded with the belief that better paper makes better art. Strathmore provides artists of all levels with one of the widest ranges of quality surfaces for producing beautiful works of art, no matter the choice of medium. Listening to the needs of artists & providing inspiration, education, & innovating new products is at the core of what matters to Strathmore. The Strathmore 300 Series provides art students & intermediate hobbyists a range of better quality paper for quick studies, technical practice & final pieces in art class or at home. Including a wide variety of surface types, artists working with watercolor paint, acrylic paint, oil paint, pastel, colored pencil, charcoal, marker, pen, ink & more have a curated pad customized for their needs. Trusted by art teachers & affordable for parents & students, the 300 Series is the best way to help build confidence in intermediate artists! Sold as a pack of 3..MADE FOR CHARCOAL, COLORED PENCIL & PASTEL—Paper retains pigment well & works for techniques like pressure strokes, blending, shading, lifting & scumbling.9" x 12".CREATE ANYWHERE WITH A LAY FLAT ART PAD—Our paper is bound with strong wire & protected with a card stock cover & chipboard backing.3 Pads.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.STRATHMORE: THE ARTIST'S CHOICE—Choosing an art surface is one of the most important decisions an artist makes in determining the outcome of their work. Artists choose Strathmore..The Strathmore 300 Series Drawing Pad contains a medium weight student grade drawing paper perfect for artists of all levels

We are thrilled to introduce our latest collection of Canson Art Books, meticulously crafted in France, each book is a testament to centuries of papermaking expertise, ensuring the highest quality paper for artists worldwide. Our range caters to diverse creative needs, including dedicated books for watercolor artists, illustrators, plein air artists & art students. Canson enjoys a cherished history having been trusted by renowned professionals like Vincent van Gogh & Paul Cézanne. Join the ranks of these masters – it's time to embark on your artistic journey. Each art book in our collection is tailor-made for the adventurous, traveling artist, featuring chrome wire binding for easy page-turning & a durable hardcover, ensuring your artwork remains protected on every expedition. Additionally, our thoughtful design includes a gusseted pocket & an elastic band to securely keep the book closed. Available with Montval Watercolor paper, Mixed Media paper, 1557 Sketch paper, "C" à grain drawing paper & Mi-Teintes drawing paper..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..8.3x5.8 inch.1 Art Book.New art books made with superior French paper, durable cloth cover, chrome wiring, elastic band to keep your notebook securely closed & an inner gusseted pocket to store notes.COLD PRESS WATERCOLOR PAPER—Made from heavyweight paper (140lb/300gsm) known for its luxurious texturing for stunning washes, gradients & layers without unsightly warping.LET YOUR CREATIVITY TAKE FLIGHT! Since 1557, the artisans of Canson in the South of France have supported the imaginations of artists everywhere