Canson - Mixed Media Art Books
Mixed Media Art Books
Heavy French paper handles wet and dry media while lying flat for work
Heavy-weight French paper transforms experimental work into finished pieces worth keeping. Canson constructs these art books with 138 lb. sheets that handle aggressive mixed media techniques, wet washes layered over graphite, ink details on watercolor grounds, marker applications that would bleed through lighter stock. The substantial weight prevents buckling and cockling that ruins multi-layer compositions.
Dual-texture pages expand your technical range without switching surfaces. The fine side suits detailed pen work and smooth graphite rendering; flip the sheet over for the medium texture that grips charcoal and holds wet media applications. Both surfaces erase cleanly, letting you refine compositions without ghost marks compromising final work. Acid-free paper resists yellowing and deterioration, making these books suitable for portfolio pieces rather than just practice sketches.
Double-wire binding keeps pages flat during work sessions, eliminating the fight with curling edges common in standard sketchbooks. Micro-perforated sheets detach cleanly when you want to frame, scan, or display finished drawings. Forty sheets provide substantial working capacity while maintaining a portable format. The construction quality matches what you'd expect from French papermaking tradition, substantial enough for serious technique exploration, reliable enough for work that matters.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- 40 sheets of 138 lb. French paper
- Acid-free for archival quality
- Fine texture one side, medium reverse
- Handles wet and dry media
- Double-wire bound, lays flat
- Micro-perforated for easy removal
- Excellent erasability on both surfaces
