Strathmore 400 Series Toned Tan Sketch Pad 5.5x8.5 inch (14x21.6 cm) | Recycled Paper for Drawing & Illustration

• 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.

• Choose dry art materials like graphite pencils, charcoal sticks, markers, or colored pencils. The toned tan paper is particularly effective for creating strong contrasts with white or light-colored highlights. — Select Your Media
• Begin your drawing or illustration. Utilize the tan background as a mid-tone to build up shadows and add bright highlights, creating a greater range of values and a more realistic or stylized effect. — Start Sketching
• Use white pencils, gel pens, or light-colored markers to add your brightest highlights and fine details. These will stand out dramatically against the toned paper and darker media. — Add Highlights and Details
• Once your artwork is complete, carefully tear the sheet along the micro-perforation. This ensures a clean, true-to-size edge, ready for framing or presentation. — Remove Sheet (Optional)

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