Strathmore - 300 Series Mixed Media Pad
300 Series Mixed Media Pad
Practice multiple techniques confidently on one versatile surface
Mixed media work demands a surface that won't buckle under wet techniques or tear during erasing. This 90 lb vellum paper strikes that balance, substantial enough to handle light watercolor washes and acrylic applications while maintaining enough tooth for dry media like graphite and colored pencil to grip effectively. The weight prevents cockling during layered techniques, letting you combine pen linework with marker fills or build up pastel over ink without the paper degrading.
Vellum texture provides moderate tooth that accepts both wet and dry media without favoring either. Graphite and colored pencil glide smoothly while still finding enough texture for value buildup; markers spread evenly without feathering; light watercolor and gouache washes stay controlled. This versatility makes the pad practical for exploring technique combinations, starting with ink outlines, adding watercolor, finishing with colored pencil details, all on the same sheet.
Wire binding keeps pages flat while working and allows clean removal when pieces are finished. The 5.5 × 8.5 inch format fits easily in bags for location sketching or sits comfortably on studio desks for practice sessions. Strathmore positions this 300 Series as student-grade, meaning affordable enough for experimentation and technique development without anxiety over wasting expensive paper.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- 90 lb vellum surface balances texture and smoothness
- Wire-bound pad with perforated sheets
- Works with pen, pencil, marker, and paint
- Suitable for quick sketches and technique practice
- 5.5" x 8.5" sheets when removed from binding
- Handles wet and dry media effectively
