Strathmore - 400 Series Toned Sketch Hardbound Pad
400 Series Toned Sketch Hardbound Pad
Sketch with highlights and shadows on paper that provides the middle tone
Toned paper eliminates the intimidation of blank white surfaces while providing built-in midtones that make highlights and shadows pop with minimal effort. This hardbound pad offers a neutral foundation for dramatic light-dark contrasts, white chalk and black charcoal create striking dimension when the paper itself becomes your middle value. The 80 lb weight handles dry media confidently without buckling under layered applications of graphite, colored pencil, or sketching sticks.
Strathmore manufactures this paper from 100% recycled content including 30% post-consumer fiber, delivering environmental responsibility without compromising surface quality. The slight tooth grabs media effectively for rich, buildable coverage. Choose tan for warmth that complements earth tones and figure studies, or gray for cooler applications and dramatic value studies. Hardbound construction protects finished sketches while the sewn binding allows pages to lie completely flat, critical when working across spreads or using both hands for blending techniques.
Sixty-four sheets provide substantial working space for developing ideas, practicing techniques, or building a cohesive sketchbook series. Gel pens and white charcoal pencils become powerful tools here, creating luminous highlights impossible on white paper.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- 64 sheets of toned sketch paper
- 100% recycled with 30% post-consumer fiber
- Middle tone enhances light and dark media
- Works with graphite, charcoal, colored pencils
- Available in tan and gray tones
- Durable hardcover protects artwork
- Ideal for sketching sticks and gel pens
