Strathmore - 400 Series Pastel Pads
400 Series Pastel Pads
Textured sheets in five subtle tints hold pastel strokes securely
Subtle background tints eliminate the starkness of white paper without competing with your pastel work. Strathmore's 400 Series offers five pale colors, peach, pink, aqua, iris, and white, that provide just enough tone to establish atmosphere while letting your mark-making take center stage. The textured surface grips pastel particles effectively, whether you're working with creamy oil pastels or building layers of soft pastel.
Wood pulp construction keeps these pads affordable for studies and practice sessions where you're working through ideas rather than creating finished pieces. At 80 lb weight, sheets handle moderate layering and blending without buckling, though heavy buildup may require fixative between layers. The tooth holds initial applications firmly and accepts additional layers when you're refining forms or adjusting values.
Twenty-four sheets per pad means you can experiment freely with different color backgrounds to see which tones best complement your palette. Acid-free processing protects against yellowing if you decide certain studies merit framing. The assorted colors work particularly well for quick portrait studies, where a tinted ground establishes midtones immediately, or landscape sketches where the paper color suggests time of day before you make your first mark.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- 80 lb. acid-free paper prevents deterioration
- Textured finish grips pastel pigments
- 5 assorted pale colors per pad
- 24 sheets for extended projects
- Ideal for oil pastel techniques
- Works well with soft and hard pastels
- Fiber-enhanced colors provide depth
