Strathmore - 400 Series Mixed Media Pad
400 Series Mixed Media Pad
Switch between wet and dry media without changing paper
Watercolor paper typically forces you to choose between rough texture for paint or smooth surface for drawing. This heavyweight acid-free sheet reconciles both. The vellum finish provides enough tooth to accept watercolor washes and gouache layers while remaining smooth enough for precise graphite work, pen details, and colored pencil blending. That versatility matters when you're working across media, starting with ink outlines, adding watercolor, then refining with pencil without fighting the paper's texture at any stage.
The substantial weight handles wet media without buckling or pilling, absorbing multiple washes while maintaining surface integrity. Acrylic adheres cleanly, markers don't bleed through, and collage elements bond securely. Acid-free composition ensures your work won't yellow or deteriorate over time, making these pads suitable for finished pieces rather than just practice sketches.
Strathmore prices the 400 Series to support regular use, affordable enough for experimental studies and technique development while maintaining paper quality that holds up to professional standards. Students building skills and working artists exploring ideas both benefit from sheets they can use freely without overthinking cost per page.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- Heavyweight acid-free paper prevents bleed-through
- Vellum finish ideal for drawing techniques
- Works with watercolor, acrylic, and graphite
- Accepts gouache, pen and ink applications
- Suitable for colored pencil and marker
- Professional quality at student-friendly price
- Perfect for studies and finished artwork
