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Strathmore 400 Series Sketch Pad, Toned Tan, 9x12 inch, 50 Sheets - Artist Sketchbook for Drawing, Illustration, Art Class Students
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Brand | Strathmore |
Color | Toned Tan |
Material | Paper |
Sheet Size | 9 x 12 inches |
Paper Finish | Matte |
About this item
- Artist-Recommended Sketch Paper - Loved by artists for decades, Strathmore 400 Series Sketch paper has been the trusted friend of fashion designers, illustrators, architects & painters from the classroom through to professional careers
- Helps Make Highlights Pop – Toned paper allows for greater contrast between darks and lights so you can tackle a wider range of values and more realistic results; be sure to keep your white pencil or gel pen handy!
- General Purpose, Recycled & Heavyweight - Made with 100% recycled & 30% post-consumer fiber! Tackle sketch projects like figure drawing, illustration, and character design without worry of unsightly tears or creases
- Use with Multiple Materials - Paper is intended for practicing techniques with graphite, chalk, charcoal, markers, colored pencils, pens
- Easily Remove Sheets - Micro-perforated paper allows you to remove true-to-size sheets cleanly without accidently tearing artwork
- 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.
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About Strathmore
Providing artists of all levels with the ideal surface for producing beautiful works of art
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The Strathmore brand name began to appear on fine art papers in 1899 and quickly became known as one of the highest quality art papers used by many leading artists around the world. Strathmore has kept this reputation as a supplier of fine art paper for over a century continuing to provide artists of all levels with the ideal surface for producing beautiful works of art.
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Heavyweight sketch paper features a fine-toothed texture that effectively captures and retains pigment. Enjoy the freedom to experiment thanks to the paper's ability to withstand repeat erasing. Perfect for preliminary drawings such as classroom figure studies, still life, and landscape or urban sketching projects. |
Confidently apply graphite, charcoal, chalk, sketching stick, and colored pencil. Pads come in 50 and 100-sheet options, providing ample practice space or preferred travel sizing. Also available as Rolls, Sheets, and Art Journals in harbound and softcover books. |
Surprise your favorite artist with a brand they will love! Strathmore's legacy extends from the classroom to professional studios. Inspire students, friends, & family to keep their creativity alive. Perfect for your next back to school, holiday, birthday or Christmas present. |
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Sizes Available | 5.5x8.5, 9x12, 11x14, 14x17, 18x24 | 3.5x5, 3x9, 5.5x8.5, 9x12, 11x14, 14x17, 18x24 | 5.5x8.5, 9x12, 11x14, 18x24 | 5.5x8.5, 9x12, 11x14, 18x24 | 5.5x8.5, 9x12, 11x14, 18x24 |
Composition | General purpose heavyweight; fine tooth texture | 100% recycled, contains 30% post-consumer fiber; fine tooth texture | 100% recycled, contains 30% post-consumer fiber; fine tooth texture | 100% recycled, contains 30% post-consumer fiber; fine tooth texture | 100% recycled, contains 30% post-consumer fiber; fine tooth texture |
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Sizes Available | 5.5x8.5, 8.5x11, 11x14 | 5.5x8.5, 8.5x11 | 5.5x8.5, 8.5x11 | 5.5x8, 7.75x9.75 | 5.5x8, 7.75x9.75 | 5.5x8, 7.75x9.75 |
Composition | General purpose heavyweight; fine tooth texture | 100% recycled, contains 30% post-consumer fiber; fine tooth texture | 100% recycled, contains 30% post-consumer fiber; fine tooth texture | General purpose heavyweight; fine tooth texture | 100% recycled, contains 30% post-consumer fiber; fine tooth texture | 100% recycled, contains 30% post-consumer fiber; fine tooth texture |
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Product information
Brand | Strathmore |
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Color | Toned Tan |
Material | Paper |
Sheet Size | 9 x 12 inches |
Paper Finish | Matte |
Product Dimensions | 12"L x 9"W |
Recommended Uses For Product | Sketching |
Sheet Count | 50 |
Paper Weight | 80 |
Item Weight | 1.28 pounds |
Manufacturer | Strathmore |
ASIN | B008D2TU76 |
Item model number | 400 Series Sketch |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #3,474 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #48 in Sketchbooks & Notebooks |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Assembly required | No |
Warranty Description | No Warranty |
Batteries required | No |
Import | Made in the USA or Imported |
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Strathmore Tan Toned Sketch Pad paper is perfect for light and dark media including graphite, chalk, charcoal, sketching stick, markers, china markers, colored pencils, pens and white gel pens. Pad is made of 100% recycled material containing 30% post-consumer fiber and is wire bound with actual size sheets when removed at micro perforation or trimmed at the wire binding. Pad measuring 9 x 12 inches contains 50 sheets of 80 lb basis weight paper.
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paper size | 9 x 12 inches | 6 x 9 | — | — | — | 9 x 12 inches |
style | Pad | Durability | — | — | — | Spiral-bound |
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unit count | 1 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 1 |
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Customers say this is a great sketchbook for artists. They appreciate the smooth texture and neutral background. The tan toned paper is beautiful and perfect for colored pencil art. They say it's worth the price. Customers also mention that the paper is good for sketching, drawing on with graphite, and pencil sketches.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the paper. They mention it's well-made, thick, and holds up well. Some say that the paper is great material and the erasing is great. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"Great sketchbook. The color is great, but for me I would buy bigger next time, however I do recommend it for sketches in dry media...." Read more
"Best sketchbook ever! I use it for colored pencil drawings and the color brings out the drawing so well" Read more
"I absolutely love these toned paper books. The quality is very good and the price point is excellent...." Read more
"It was pretty good paper but in my opinion it didn't feel really thick." Read more
Customers find the color of the art media paper great, beautiful, and neutral. They also say the tan toned paper is perfect for colored pencil art, and the tablets are available toned grey or tans. Customers also say it's a cute little book and promising for quick color field sketches. They love the tooth on the paper and it'll be reasonably priced for beginner and accomplished artists.
"I got this on sale for less than $5 so that was a HUGE savings. The color is great for really letting white and other light colors show up well...." Read more
"Great sketchbook. The color is great, but for me I would buy bigger next time, however I do recommend it for sketches in dry media...." Read more
"The tan toned paper is beautiful. I like the strings, and the woodsy color of it, but it has absolutely no texture...." Read more
"...I use it for colored pencil drawings and the color brings out the drawing so well" Read more
Customers like the texture of the paper. They mention it feels smooth, yet it has enough tooth to grab pencils with ease. They say it's smooth on both sides, and good for sketching. Some say the paper has a faint texture that works well for charcoal and makes drawing comfortable. Overall, most are satisfied with the texture and quality of the product.
"...I like the texture and how pencils and colored pencils look on it!" Read more
"...Many reviews mention good, great, wonderful texture, but it is very smooth -- very...." Read more
"Perfect size (5.5"x8.5"), portable, and I love the smooth texture and tan color of the paper." Read more
"...The pages were so smooth and so good for sketching, something I had never experienced before...." Read more
Customers find the value of the art media paper to be excellent. They say it's worth the price, has a nice amount of pages, and is a great buy. Customers also say the paper is super good for sketching with color pencils, charcoal, and colored pencils.
"...The quality is very good and the price point is excellent...." Read more
"...you quite a while, and really, for a book this quality, the price of it is cheap and something I'll be sure to re-order once I run out...." Read more
"...of exoensove paper like this for pastel pencils...worls great and cheap as hell! Buy it" Read more
"Perfect paper for use with coloured pencils like Prismacolors and Polychromos!..." Read more
Customers find the paper good for sketching, drawing on with graphite, and pastel. They say it lends itself beautifully to both graphitie sketching and the use of pastel. Customers also say it's a good notebook for an artist and a great drawing surface for colored pencils and charcoals. They mention that the drawings really do come out well on this type of paper and that it brings an immediate improvement to their sketches.
"...It sparked her creativity. Even the simplest of drawings look so pretty in this sketchbook." Read more
"...A low price that appeals to beginners and advanced artists!..." Read more
"...I was apprehensive at first but then I used it! My sketch game has gone up and I am in love with it now!..." Read more
"I like the color which lends itself beautifully to both graphite sketching but also the use of pastel pencil, especially white, for highlights...." Read more
Customers find the size of the art media paper to be perfect for carrying around and quickly pulling out for drawings. They say it's not too big and not too small. Some customers also mention that the paper is nice quality and the sketchbook is portable. The smaller sizes are reasonably priced and a good test purchase.
"...Good in-between size that's not too hard to travel with. Will definitely be using this and buy it again." Read more
"Perfect size (5.5"x8.5"), portable, and I love the smooth texture and tan color of the paper." Read more
"I love this sketch book I love the fact it’s not as big as a regular sketchbook it’s easy to travel with and I love the way the paper takes to..." Read more
"...I love this size as it's super easy to put in a bag and pull out anywhere...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the paper. They mention that it works well with pastel pencils, oil pastels, and acrylic paints. It also works well for drawings, markers, and colored pencils. Customers are also pleased with the results and the forgiving surface.
"It was a bit smaller then I expected but it works really well for my drawings. I like the texture and how pencils and colored pencils look on it!" Read more
"...No problems with it at all." Read more
"...I use Copics and Prismacolor markers on it and it has responded well. :)" Read more
"...I also love how it works with pitt pencils. 50 pages! for an excellent price. Love the size too... a bit bigger than A4." Read more
Customers like the thickness of the art media paper. They mention it's decently thick, heavy enough, and sturdy. Some say that the paper is best used for graphite or light, while others say it'll work well for colored pencil drawings. Overall, most are satisfied with the thickness and weight of the product.
"...The cover front and back are made of a semi hard material which is very nice! She doesn't like sketchbooks with flimsy covers!..." Read more
"Love that it's smooth on both sides. Because it's a thinner paper, it's best to use for graphite of light colored pencils" Read more
"...2. NOT perforated like the other colors3. NOT 80 lb weight although it claims to be, much thinner4...." Read more
"...-good for beginners and professionals-Has thick paper-Good amount of pages-thick paper-easy to color and write on" Read more
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Gray, Strathmore Spiral Toned Sketch Book 5.5"X8.5"-Gray 50 Sheets
Tan, Strathmore Spiral Toned Sketch Book 5.5"X8.5"-Tan 50 Sheets
White/Off-White, Strathmore Sketch Spiral Paper Pad 5.5"X8.5"-100 Sheets
Gray:
1. 50 sheets, yes
2. NOT perforated like the other colors
3. NOT 80 lb weight although it claims to be, much thinner
4. Darker than quality gray art paper in the larger sizes--markers and pencil don't show well
Tan, hands down my favorite:
1. 50 sheets, yes
2. Perforated sheets tear out easily
3. 80 lb heavyweight paper, ink and marker do not show through to the other side
4. Perfect darkness for ink and marker to show up well and bright
5. Perfect amount of "tooth" to sketch with pencil or marker
White:
1. 100 sheets because it's only slightly thicker than plain printer paper (20 lb)
2. Perforated sheets but they tear the entire sheet because the paper is so thin
3. NOT 80 lb paper, supposedly 60 lb but it's so thin it's more like 26 lb weight
4. Pencil, ink, and marker show right through this thin paper
5. Unusual color with little to no tooth
I would NOT recommend the gray or white, although larger sizes might be fine (the larger gray in particular is better quality than this size).
The tan is heavenly. I love it.
The paper in these books is 80 lb (118 gsm) weight, so it is ideal for dry media. The pages can be lightly sanded to add tooth for soft pastels/pencils, though I think oil pastels or artist crayons work better, since they tend to stay in place. The pages will also accept very light watercolor, gouache or acrylic painting techniques, such as dry brushing in small areas, but are guaranteed to buckle if the paper gets too wet. So, if you use any wet media beyond alcohol-based inks, exercise some caution.
In addition to these books, I also have the Strathmore 400 Series Artagain black paper pads, which contain a even higher percentage of recycled fiber (50%) and I enjoy those, as well, for working from dark to light. In those I tend to work with oil pastels, colored pencils, artist crayons, acrylic inks and/or some gouache. If these books were offered in other neutral tones, I'm sure I'd buy them, as well.
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Reviewed in Mexico on August 27, 2023