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The surface handles repeated layering, graphite over watercolor, white gel pen over marker, without breaking down under aggressive mixed media techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiral binding lets pages lie flat during work and fold back completely for portable sketching. Each sheet accepts wet media without severe warping, though heavier watercolor applications benefit from taping edges. Figure studies, portrait work, and atmospheric landscapes gain immediate depth when you can push both directions from an established mid-tone rather than building up from stark white.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Strathmore","offers":[{"title":"blue \/ 6 in. x 8 in. \/ 15 sheets","offer_id":47976384135397,"sku":"64971","price":4.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"blue \/ 9 in. x 12 in. \/ 15 sheets","offer_id":47976384168165,"sku":"64972","price":9.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"blue \/ 11 in. x 14 in. \/ 15 sheets","offer_id":47976384200933,"sku":"64975","price":12.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"blue \/ 18 in. x 24 in. \/ 15 sheets","offer_id":47976384233701,"sku":"64976","price":30.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"tan \/ 6 in. x 8 in. \/ 15 sheets","offer_id":47976384266469,"sku":"64977","price":4.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"tan \/ 9 in. x 12 in. \/ 15 sheets","offer_id":47976384299237,"sku":"64979","price":9.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"tan \/ 11 in. x 14 in. \/ 15 sheets","offer_id":47976384332005,"sku":"64980","price":12.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"tan \/ 18 in. x 24 in. \/ 15 sheets","offer_id":47976384364773,"sku":"64982","price":30.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"gray \/ 6 in. x 8 in. \/ 15 sheets","offer_id":47976384397541,"sku":"64983","price":4.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"gray \/ 9 in. x 12 in. \/ 15 sheets","offer_id":47976384430309,"sku":"64984","price":9.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"gray \/ 11 in. x 14 in. \/ 15 sheets","offer_id":47976384463077,"sku":"64985","price":12.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"gray \/ 18 in. x 24 in. \/ 15 sheets","offer_id":47976384495845,"sku":"64987","price":30.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"black \/ 6 in. x 8 in. \/ 15 sheets","offer_id":47976384528613,"sku":"78848","price":4.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"black \/ 9 in. x 12 in. \/ 15 sheets","offer_id":47976384561381,"sku":"78850","price":9.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"black \/ 11 in. x 14 in. \/ 15 sheets","offer_id":47976384594149,"sku":"78851","price":12.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"black \/ 18 in. x 24 in. \/ 15 sheets","offer_id":47976384626917,"sku":"78853","price":30.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s64971.jpg?v=1761678379"},{"product_id":"strathmore-400-series-mixed-media-pad","title":"400 Series Mixed Media Pad","description":"\u003cp\u003eWatercolor paper typically forces you to choose between rough texture for paint or smooth surface for drawing. This heavyweight acid-free sheet reconciles both. The vellum finish provides enough tooth to accept watercolor washes and gouache layers while remaining smooth enough for precise graphite work, pen details, and colored pencil blending. That versatility matters when you're working across media, starting with ink outlines, adding watercolor, then refining with pencil without fighting the paper's texture at any stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe substantial weight handles wet media without buckling or pilling, absorbing multiple washes while maintaining surface integrity. Acrylic adheres cleanly, markers don't bleed through, and collage elements bond securely. Acid-free composition ensures your work won't yellow or deteriorate over time, making these pads suitable for finished pieces rather than just practice sketches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrathmore prices the 400 Series to support regular use, affordable enough for experimental studies and technique development while maintaining paper quality that holds up to professional standards. 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The vellum surface strikes a practical balance between smooth and textured, accepting detail work while maintaining enough tooth to hold paint layers securely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Strathmore","offers":[{"title":"8 in. x 10 in. \/ vellum \/ pack of 6","offer_id":47977530327269,"sku":"92369","price":17.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11 in. x 14 in. \/ vellum \/ pack of 4","offer_id":47977530360037,"sku":"92371","price":18.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 in. x 20 in. \/ vellum \/ pack of 2","offer_id":47977530392805,"sku":"92376","price":21.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22 in. x 30 in. \/ vellum \/ each","offer_id":47977530425573,"sku":"92377","price":14.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s92369.jpg?v=1761678457"},{"product_id":"strathmore-300-series-mixed-media-pad","title":"300 Series Mixed Media Pad","description":"\u003cp\u003eMixed media work demands a surface that won't buckle under wet techniques or tear during erasing. 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