Strathmore - 400 Series Oil Painting Pad
400 Series Oil Painting Pad
Practice oil techniques on canvas-textured sheets you tear and paint
Oil painting doesn't require stretched canvas to deliver professional results. Strathmore's Oil Painting paper provides a linen-textured surface that's ready for paint straight from the pad, no priming, no preparation, just immediate application. The embossed texture mimics canvas weave while the pre-primed surface accepts oils and oil pastels with proper tooth for blending and layering techniques.
This convenience transforms how you approach oil work. Tear out a sheet for quick studies, location painting, or finished pieces without the weight and bulk of stretched supports. The paper handles traditional oil techniques while remaining light enough to transport easily and store flat. Multiple sheets mean you can work on several pieces simultaneously or experiment with different approaches without committing to expensive canvas.
The 400 Series designation indicates student-grade positioning, but the performance suits serious work. Artists working in series, teaching oil painting classes, or developing ideas before moving to canvas find this pad eliminates barriers between concept and execution. Paint directly on the surface that's already optimized for oil media adhesion and color development.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- Linen surface texture mimics canvas
- No gesso or priming required
- Tear-out sheets for immediate use
- Supports blending and layering techniques
- Works with oil paints and pastels
- Suitable for finished artwork
