You can work with white gel pen or chalk for highlights while pushing into darker values with graphite or charcoal, building form through light rather than starting from white.

Wirebound construction keeps pages flat while you work, and micro-perforations let you remove finished pieces cleanly when you're ready to frame or share them. The acid-free formulation protects your work from yellowing, while 30% post-consumer fiber content means you're choosing sustainable materials without sacrificing performance. Available in multiple sizes to match your working scale, from portable 9×12" for location sketching to expansive 18×24" for studio work. Portrait and figure artists particularly value how this gray ground accelerates the process of establishing form and light.