What is the Strathmore 400 Series Mixed Media Pad?
It is a heavyweight mixed media paper pad that combines the wet-media characteristics of watercolour paper with the vellum finish of a drawing sheet.
What sizes is the Strathmore 400 Series Mixed Media Pad available in?
The pad is available in 6 x 8 inch, 9 x 12 inch and 11 x 14 inch sizes.
How many sheets are included in each pad?
Each pad contains 15 sheets.
What is the paper weight of Strathmore 400 Series Mixed Media Paper?
The paper is 300 gsm / 184 lb.
What is the surface of the Strathmore 400 Series Mixed Media Pad?
It has a vellum surface with a medium drawing texture suitable for both wet and dry media.
What media can be used on this Strathmore mixed media paper?
It can be used with graphite, coloured pencil, charcoal, pastel, pen and ink, markers, watercolour, gouache, acrylic and collage.
Is Strathmore 400 Series Mixed Media Paper suitable for watercolour?
Yes. The paper is designed to combine the wet-media characteristics of watercolour paper with a drawing-paper finish.
Can I use coloured pencils and graphite on this paper?
Yes. The vellum drawing surface is suitable for graphite, coloured pencils and other dry drawing media.
Is the Strathmore 400 Series Mixed Media Pad acid-free?
Yes. The paper is acid-free.
Which size should I choose for mixed media artwork?
The 6 x 8 inch format is convenient for smaller studies and portable work, 9 x 12 inch provides a versatile general-purpose format, while 11 x 14 inch offers a larger working area for illustration and finished artwork.