Strathmore 400 Series Gray Scale Pad – 9 x 12 Inch & 12 x 18 Inch

Working across different paper tones can make it easier to study value and understand the relationship between highlights, mid-tones and shadows. The Strathmore Gray Scale Pad provides five distinct paper values in one pad, from white through black with three intermediate gray tones.

The textured 216 gsm surface provides grip for charcoal, pastel, chalk and sketching sticks, while the larger 12 x 18 inch format gives artists more room for figure studies, portraits and tonal compositions. It is also useful for artists who want to experiment with light and dark media on different value surfaces.

Specification	Details
Brand	Strathmore
Series	400 Series
Product Type	Gray Scale Drawing Pad
Paper Weight	80 lb / 216 gsm
Surface	Textured
Paper Colours	White, black and three shades of gray
Sheet Count	15 sheets
Sheet Distribution	3 sheets each of five gray scale colours
Binding	Glue bound
Cover	Flip-over cover
Media	Graphite, coloured pencil, charcoal, sketching stick, soft pastel, mixed media, oil pastel
Suitable For	Value studies, tonal drawing, figure studies, portraits, sketching and finished artwork
Sizes	9 x 12 inch; 12 x 18 inch
Acid-Free	Yes
Country of Origin	USA

Q: What is the Strathmore 400 Series Gray Scale Pad?
A: It is a heavyweight drawing pad containing papers in five gray scale values, ranging from white to black, for value studies, tonal drawing and dry-media artwork.

Q: How many sheets are in the Strathmore Gray Scale Pad?
A: Each pad contains 15 sheets, with three sheets each of white, black and three different shades of gray.

Q: What is the paper weight?
A: The paper weighs 80 lb / 216 gsm.

Q: What is the surface texture?
A: The paper has a textured surface that provides grip for dry drawing and sketching media.

Q: What media can be used with this pad?
A: It is suitable for graphite, coloured pencil, charcoal, sketching sticks, soft pastel, mixed media and oil pastel.

Q: What is the Gray Scale Pad useful for?
A: It is particularly useful for value studies, tonal drawing, figure studies, portraits, charcoal work, pastel drawings and finished artwork.

Q: What colours are included in the pad?
A: The pad contains white, black and three different gray tones, with three sheets of each colour.

Q: Is the Strathmore 400 Series Gray Scale Pad acid-free?
A: Yes, the paper is acid-free.

Q: What sizes are available?
A: The pad is available in 9 x 12 inch and 12 x 18 inch formats.

Q: Is the Gray Scale Pad suitable for charcoal?
A: Yes. Its textured heavyweight surface is well suited to charcoal, pastel, chalk and sketching sticks.

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