Canson - Black Drawing Art Board

Black Drawing Art Board

Create dramatic contrast with colored pencil on deep black surface

Black surfaces transform how you work with light media, suddenly you're drawing with brightness rather than shadow. Canson's Black Drawing Art Board provides a stable, fine-textured foundation for colored pencil, chalk, pastel, and gouache techniques that rely on building luminosity against darkness. The 150gsm weight resists buckling under multiple layers while maintaining enough tooth for pigment adhesion without aggressive texture interfering with delicate mark-making.

Acid-free, lignin-free composition with buffering ensures your work won't yellow or deteriorate over time, critical when working on dark substrates where degradation becomes immediately visible. Mold-resistant treatment protects against humidity damage during storage. High light-fastness ratings mean the deep black surface maintains its intensity rather than fading to gray, preserving the contrast that makes light-on-dark techniques so compelling.

Galaxy markers, white gel pens, metallic pencils, and pale pastels achieve their full brilliance on this surface. The rigid board format eliminates the need for backing support, making it practical for demonstration work, studies, and finished pieces where dramatic contrast drives the composition.

Paper and Boards

Paper and Boards Purchase Guide

Paper and Board Types

Rough Paper Surfaces - Textured papers with pronounced tooth for creating interesting effects with dry media like charcoal and pastels.

Art and Illustration Paper - High-quality papers designed for specific mediums including watercolor paper, drawing paper, and mixed media paper.

Art Panels - Rigid painting surfaces including canvas panels, illustration boards, and specialty panels for various artistic applications.

Framing and Display Paper - Mat board, mounting board, and presentation papers for professional framing and display work.

Hobby and Decorative Paper - Decorative papers, cardstock, and specialty papers for crafts, scrapbooking, and decorative projects.

You May Also Like