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Item # : 2132994
Model # : 68091
- Designed to appeal to students with a concern for the environment
- Featuring superior construction and heavier-weight cover materials than other value lines
Price is $79.29
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Canson XL Series 11" x 14" Wire Bound Sketch Pad, 100 Sheets/Pad, 2/Bundle (MCXC400077359-2) is New at Staples
Item # : 24625216
Model # : MCXC400077359-2
- EXPERIMENT FREELY—Perfect for charcoal pencil, carbon pencil, graphite pencil & pastel
- 11" x 14"
Price is $38.09
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Item # : 2130766
Model # : 96471-PK3
- Designed to appeal to students with a concern for the environment
- Featuring superior construction and heavier-weight cover materials than other value lines
Price is $73.69
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Strathmore 300 Series 11" x 17" Tape Bound Vellum Sketch Pad, 24 Sheets/Pad (STTP3421171) is New at Staples
Item # : 24625362
Model # : STTP3421171
Bristol generally describes a heavyweight drawing paper
- VELLUM FINISH POPULAR AMONG PENCIL ILLUSTRATORS—Our vellum Bristol paper has subtle peaks & valleys to grab dry media such as graphite; allowing for even shading & deeper tones
- 11" x 17"
Price is $27.99
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Item # : 24497287
Model # : PAC4850-3
- 9" x 12"
- 30 Sheets
Price is $34.89
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Item # : 24613484
Model # : MCX525008002-3
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
- 9x12 inch
Price is $34.49
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Canson Artist Series 18" x 24" Canvas Pad, 10 Sheets/Pad (MCXC100510845) is New at Staples
Item # : 24635298
Model # : MCXC100510845
Designed to cater to the diverse needs of artists, the Canson Artist Series encompasses a range of high-quality papers specifically tailored for different artistic mediums.
- The Canson Artist Series range features premium art surfaces meticulously composed for professionals to create showcase-worthy pieces
- 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 $39.59
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Item # : 1718978
Model # : 38573-PK2
- Sketch Books capture and preserve artwork, thoughts and memories
- Paper is excellent for a variety of dry media
Price is $109.29
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Item # : 1717369
Model # : 98463-PK2
- Spiral bound drawing journals feature heavy-weight drawing paper perfect for pencil, colored pencil and charcoal
- Strong enough for marker, pen and ink, pastel, light mixed media and collage techniques
Price is $88.69
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Canson XL Series 5.5" x 8.5" Wire Bound Drawing Sketch Pad, 60 Sheets/Pad, 3/Bundle (MCXC40005449006-3) is New at Staples
Item # : 24625083
Model # : MCXC40005449006-3
- 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
- 5.5" x 8.5"
Price is $27.99
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Strathmore 300 Series 11" x 14" Tape Bound Tracing Sketch Pad, 50 Sheets/Pad, 3/Bundle (STTP370111-3) is New at Staples
Item # : 24625210
Model # : STTP370111-3
The Strathmore 300 Series Tracing Pad contains a smooth parchment tracing paper with optimum transparency for pencil, marker, & ink
- MADE FOR PENCIL, PEN & MARKER—Art paper ideal for tracing images, sketching, preliminary drawings & overlays
- 11" x 14"
Price is $38.09
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Item # : 24613480
Model # : MCX100511051-3
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
- 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 $55.09
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Item # : 2132178
Model # : 72569-PK2
- Pages feature ruled lines on one half and a sketching area on the other
- Great for note taking, school projects, and more
Price is $39.09
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Canson Artist Series 9" x 12" Acrylic Pad, 10 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pads/Bundle (MCXC100511035-2) is New at Staples
Item # : 24635204
Model # : MCXC100511035-2
Designed to cater to the diverse needs of artists, the Canson Artist Series encompasses a range of high-quality papers specifically tailored for different artistic mediums.
- The Canson Artist Series range features premium art surfaces meticulously composed for professionals to create showcase-worthy pieces
- 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 $25.09
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Talens Art Creation 4.7" x 4.7" Sketch Book, 80 Sheets/Book, 5/Bundle (TLN9314044M-5) is Out of stock
Item # : 24635190
Model # : TLN9314044M-5
Talens Art Creation sketchbooks are hard-bound, acid-free, 140 g/m² sketchbooks with 80 pages, suitable for various media like pencil, pastel, ink, and light washes, available in multiple sizes and colors, and sold in packs of five.
- Perfect for drawing, journaling, urban sketching, field studies and more
- Sturdy, hard-bound sketchbooks
Price is $27.59
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Talens Art Creation 8.3" x 5.8" Sketch Book, 80 Sheets/Book, 3/Bundle (TLN9314205M-3) is Out of stock
Item # : 24635248
Model # : TLN9314205M-3
Talens Art Creation sketchbooks are hard-bound, acid-free, 140 g/m² sketchbooks with 80 pages, suitable for various media like pencil, pastel, ink, and light washes, available in multiple sizes and colors, and sold in packs of three.
- Perfect for drawing, journaling, urban sketching, field studies and more
- Sturdy, hard-bound sketchbooks
Price is $31.89
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Talens Art Creation 3.5" x 5.5" Sketch Book, 80 Sheets/Book, 5/Bundle (TLN9314111M-5) is Out of stock
Item # : 24635192
Model # : TLN9314111M-5
Talens Art Creation sketchbooks are hard-bound, acid-free, 140 g/m² sketchbooks with 80 pages, suitable for various media like pencil, pastel, ink, and light washes, available in multiple sizes and colors, and sold in packs of five.
- Perfect for drawing, journaling, urban sketching, field studies and more
- Sturdy, hard-bound sketchbooks
Price is $27.59
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Talens Art Creation 8.3" x 11.7" Sketch Book, 80 Sheets/Book, 2/Bundle (TLN9314333M-2) is Out of stock
Item # : 24635220
Model # : TLN9314333M-2
Talens Art Creation sketchbooks are hard-bound, acid-free, 140 g/m² sketchbooks with 80 pages, suitable for various media like pencil, pastel, ink, and light washes, available in multiple sizes and colors, and sold in packs of two.
- Perfect for drawing, journaling, urban sketching, field studies and more
- Sturdy, hard-bound sketchbooks
Price is $30.39
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Talens Art Creation 5.1" x 8.3" Sketch Book, 80 Sheets/Book, 3/Bundle (TLN9314102M-3) is Out of stock
Item # : 24635187
Model # : TLN9314102M-3
Talens Art Creation sketchbooks are hard-bound, acid-free, 140 g/m² sketchbooks with 80 pages, suitable for various media like pencil, pastel, ink, and light washes, available in multiple sizes and colors, and sold in packs of three.
- Perfect for drawing, journaling, urban sketching, field studies and more
- Sturdy, hard-bound sketchbooks
Price is $27.29
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Talens Art Creation 9" x 12" Spiral Bound Mixed Media Sketch Pad, 40 Sheets/Pad, 3/Bundle (TLN9312802M-3) is Out of stock
Item # : 24635168
Model # : TLN9312802M-3
Talens Art Creation Mixed Media Paper pads are spiral-bound, acid-free, student-grade pads with 40 perforated sheets each, designed for wet or dry media like acrylic, watercolor, ink, and more.
- For wet or dry media including acrylic, watercolor, gouache, ink, markers, pencils and more.
- Spiral bound and perforated for easy sheet removal
Price is $31.89
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Talens Art Creation 8.3" x 5.8" Sketch Book, 80 Sheets/Book, 3/Bundle (TLN9314105M-3) is Out of stock
Item # : 24635250
Model # : TLN9314105M-3
Talens Art Creation sketchbooks are hard-bound, acid-free, 140 g/m² sketchbooks with 80 pages, suitable for various media like pencil, pastel, ink, and light washes, available in multiple sizes and colors, and sold in packs of three.
- Perfect for drawing, journaling, urban sketching, field studies and more
- Sturdy, hard-bound sketchbooks
Price is $31.89
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Talens Art Creation 3.5" x 5.5" Sketch Book, 80 Sheets/Book, 5/Bundle (TLN9314431M-5) is Out of stock
Item # : 24635217
Model # : TLN9314431M-5
Talens Art Creation sketchbooks are hard-bound, acid-free, 140 g/m² sketchbooks with 80 pages, suitable for various media like pencil, pastel, ink, and light washes, available in multiple sizes and colors, and sold in packs of five.
- Perfect for drawing, journaling, urban sketching, field studies and more
- Sturdy, hard-bound sketchbooks
Price is $27.59
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Talens Art Creation 4.7" x 4.7" Sketch Book, 80 Sheets/Book, 5/Bundle (TLN9314244M-5) is Out of stock
Item # : 24635228
Model # : TLN9314244M-5
Talens Art Creation sketchbooks are hard-bound, acid-free, 140 g/m² sketchbooks with 80 pages, suitable for various media like pencil, pastel, ink, and light washes, available in multiple sizes and colors, and sold in packs of five.
- Perfect for drawing, journaling, urban sketching, field studies and more
- Sturdy, hard-bound sketchbooks
Price is $27.59
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Van Gogh 4" x 6" Watercolor Sketch Pad, 15 Sheets/Pad, 3/Bundle (VNG94178011-3) is Out of stock
Item # : 24635209
Model # : VNG94178011-3
Van Gogh Cold Press Watercolor Paper Black Pads and Blocks are artist-grade, acid-free, 140 lb./300gsm, 100% cellulose paper with a fine grain surface, ideal for metallic and interference colors, and sold in packs of three.
- Artist-grade paper with a fine grain surface especially suited for metallic and interference colors.
- Pads are glues on one side, blocks are glued on all four sides
Price is $22.99
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Talens Art Creation 8.3" x 11.7" Sketch Book, 80 Sheets/Book, 2/Bundle (TLN9314233M-2) is Out of stock
Item # : 24635162
Model # : TLN9314233M-2
Talens Art Creation sketchbooks are hard-bound, acid-free, 140 g/m² sketchbooks with 80 pages, suitable for various media like pencil, pastel, ink, and light washes, available in multiple sizes and colors, and sold in packs of two.
- Perfect for drawing, journaling, urban sketching, field studies and more
- Sturdy, hard-bound sketchbooks
Price is $30.39
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Talens Art Creation 14" x 11" Spiral Bound Mixed Media Sketch Pad (TLN9312803M) is Out of stock
Item # : 24635169
Model # : TLN9312803M
Talens Art Creation Mixed Media Paper Pads are spiral bound and are student-grade paper meant for wet or dry media.
- For wet or dry media including acrylic, watercolor, gouache, ink, markers, pencils and more.
- Spiral bound and perforated for easy sheet removal
Price is $13.99
Talens Art Creation 8.3" x 11.7" Sketch Book, 80 Sheets/Book, 2/Bundle (TLN9314113M-2) is Out of stock
Item # : 24635251
Model # : TLN9314113M-2
Talens Art Creation sketchbooks are hard-bound, acid-free, 140 g/m² sketchbooks with 80 pages, suitable for various media like pencil, pastel, ink, and light washes, available in multiple sizes and colors, and sold in packs of two.
- Perfect for drawing, journaling, urban sketching, field studies and more
- Sturdy, hard-bound sketchbooks
Price is $30.39
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Talens Art Creation 8.3" x 5.8" Sketch Book, 80 Sheets/Book, 3/Bundle (TLN9314215M-3) is Out of stock
Item # : 24635246
Model # : TLN9314215M-3
Talens Art Creation sketchbooks are hard-bound, acid-free, 140 g/m² sketchbooks with 80 pages, suitable for various media like pencil, pastel, ink, and light washes, available in multiple sizes and colors, and sold in packs of three.
- Perfect for drawing, journaling, urban sketching, field studies and more
- Sturdy, hard-bound sketchbooks
Price is $31.89
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Talens Art Creation 8.3" x 5.8" Sketch Book, 80 Sheets/Book, 3/Bundle (TLN9314315M-3) is Out of stock
Item # : 24635227
Model # : TLN9314315M-3
Talens Art Creation sketchbooks are hard-bound, acid-free, 140 g/m² sketchbooks with 80 pages, suitable for various media like pencil, pastel, ink, and light washes, available in multiple sizes and colors, and sold in packs of three.
- Perfect for drawing, journaling, urban sketching, field studies and more
- Sturdy, hard-bound sketchbooks
Price is $31.89
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Talens Art Creation 5.1" x 8.3" Sketch Book, 80 Sheets/Book, 3/Bundle (TLN9314432M-3) is Out of stock
Item # : 24635154
Model # : TLN9314432M-3
Talens Art Creation sketchbooks are hard-bound, acid-free, 140 g/m² sketchbooks with 80 pages, suitable for various media like pencil, pastel, ink, and light washes, available in multiple sizes and colors, and sold in packs of three.
- Perfect for drawing, journaling, urban sketching, field studies and more
- Sturdy, hard-bound sketchbooks
Price is $27.29
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Talens Art Creation 4.7" x 4.7" Sketch Book, 80 Sheets/Book, 5/Bundle (TLN9314314M-5) is Out of stock
Item # : 24635226
Model # : TLN9314314M-5
Talens Art Creation sketchbooks are hard-bound, acid-free, 140 g/m² sketchbooks with 80 pages, suitable for various media like pencil, pastel, ink, and light washes, available in multiple sizes and colors, and sold in packs of five.
- Perfect for drawing, journaling, urban sketching, field studies and more
- Sturdy, hard-bound sketchbooks
Price is $27.59
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Talens Art Creation 4.7" x 4.7" Sketch Book, 80 Sheets/Book, 5/Bundle (TLN9314104M-5) is Out of stock
Item # : 24635252
Model # : TLN9314104M-5
Talens Art Creation sketchbooks are hard-bound, acid-free, 140 g/m² sketchbooks with 80 pages, suitable for various media like pencil, pastel, ink, and light washes, available in multiple sizes and colors, and sold in packs of five.
- Perfect for drawing, journaling, urban sketching, field studies and more
- Sturdy, hard-bound sketchbooks
Price is $27.59
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Talens Art Creation 5.1" x 8.3" Sketch Book, 80 Sheets/Book, 3/Bundle (TLN9314402M-3) is Out of stock
Item # : 24635222
Model # : TLN9314402M-3
Use these books for anything you want: taking notes, planning, drawing diagrams, mind maps, sketching, bullet journaling, lettering, calligraphy, you name it!
- Use these books for anything you want: taking notes, planning, drawing diagrams, mind maps, sketching, bullet journaling, lettering, calligraphy, and more
- Product Size: 5.1" x 8.3"
Price is $27.29
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Van Gogh 4" x 6" Watercolor Sketch Pad, 15 Sheets/Pad, 3/Bundle (VNG94178001-3) is Out of stock
Item # : 24635214
Model # : VNG94178001-3
Van Gogh Cold Press Watercolor Paper Pads and Blocks are artist-grade, acid-free, 140 lb./300gsm, 100% cellulose paper with a fine grain surface, suitable for watercolor and other media, and sold in packs of three.
- Artist-grade paper with a fine grain surface
- Pads are glues on one side, blocks are glued on all four sides
Price is $22.99
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Talens Art Creation 8.3" x 5.8" Sketch Book, 80 Sheets/Book, 3/Bundle (TLN9314435M-3) is Out of stock
Item # : 24635152
Model # : TLN9314435M-3
Talens Art Creation sketchbooks are hard-bound, acid-free, 140 g/m² sketchbooks with 80 pages, suitable for various media like pencil, pastel, ink, and light washes, available in multiple sizes and colors, and sold in packs of three.
- Perfect for drawing, journaling, urban sketching, field studies and more
- Sturdy, hard-bound sketchbooks
Price is $31.89
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Talens Art Creation 4.7" x 4.7" Sketch Book, 80 Sheets/Book, 5/Bundle (TLN9314144M-5) is Out of stock
Item # : 24635236
Model # : TLN9314144M-5
Talens Art Creation sketchbooks are hard-bound, acid-free, 140 g/m² sketchbooks with 80 pages, suitable for various media like pencil, pastel, ink, and light washes, available in multiple sizes and colors, and sold in packs of five.
- Perfect for drawing, journaling, urban sketching, field studies and more
- Sturdy, hard-bound sketchbooks
Price is $27.59
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Talens Art Creation 8.3" x 5.8" Sketch Book, 80 Sheets/Book, 3/Bundle (TLN9314045M-3) is Out of stock
Item # : 24635191
Model # : TLN9314045M-3
Talens Art Creation sketchbooks are hard-bound, acid-free, 140 g/m² sketchbooks with 80 pages, suitable for various media like pencil, pastel, ink, and light washes, available in multiple sizes and colors, and sold in packs of three.
- Perfect for drawing, journaling, urban sketching, field studies and more
- Sturdy, hard-bound sketchbooks
Price is $31.89
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Talens Art Creation 5.1" x 8.3" Sketch Book, 80 Sheets/Book, 3/Bundle (TLN9314212M-3) is Out of stock
Item # : 24635159
Model # : TLN9314212M-3
Talens Art Creation sketchbooks are hard-bound, acid-free, 140 g/m² sketchbooks with 80 pages, suitable for various media like pencil, pastel, ink, and light washes, available in multiple sizes and colors, and sold in packs of three.
- Perfect for drawing, journaling, urban sketching, field studies and more
- Sturdy, hard-bound sketchbooks
Price is $27.29
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Talens Art Creation 8.3" x 11.7" Sketch Book, 80 Sheets/Book, 2/Bundle (TLN9314213M-2) is Out of stock
Item # : 24635241
Model # : TLN9314213M-2
Talens Art Creation sketchbooks are hard-bound, acid-free, 140 g/m² sketchbooks with 80 pages, suitable for various media like pencil, pastel, ink, and light washes, available in multiple sizes and colors, and sold in packs of two.
- Perfect for drawing, journaling, urban sketching, field studies and more
- Sturdy, hard-bound sketchbooks
Price is $30.39
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Talens Art Creation 11" x 15" Watercolor Sketch Pad, 15 Sheets/Pad, 3/Bundle (TLN9317802M-3) is Out of stock
Item # : 24635166
Model # : TLN9317802M-3
Talens Art Creation Cold Press Watercolor Paper Pads are student-grade, acid-free, 90 lb./190 gsm paper with 15 sheets per pad, designed for watercolor and other media like tempera, gouache, and ink, sold in packs of three.
- Specially sized for watercolor
- Product Size: 11" x 15"
Price is $36.39
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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.