Introducing Strathmore 400 Series Pastel Paper-- a textured finish paper perfect for pastels & containing a range of assorted neutral colors to compliment your artwork. Our 400 Series is often easily recognized thanks to the iconic brown cover used across our fine art pads. Known for its dependable quality & time-tested durability, this series is a staple in the hands of art students & professional artists, from their first art class in middle school, through to high school competitions, collegiate course work & on to a career as a professional artist, fashion designer, architect, illustrator, animator or engineer. Artists working with watercolor paint, acrylic paint, oil paint, pastel, colored pencil, charcoal, marker, pen, ink & more have a curated paper customized for their needs. Confidently create showcase-worthy pieces for galleries, competitions & online market places with this beloved series!

• STRATHMORE PAPER MADE FOR ADVANCED ARTISTS—The 400 Series features our best quality surface, recommended for collegiate art students, artists & hobbyists creating pieces worth publicizing
• OUR MOST POPULAR DRAWING PAPER FOR PASTEL ARTISTS—A versatile textured surface effectively grabs pigment from oil pastels, soft pastels & hard pastels
• OUR MOST LOVED MIXED MEDIA PAPER—Trusted by modern artists, professional illustrators, comicbook artists & cartoonists, these heavyweight sheets are a great option for projects requiring a mixture of wet & dry media
• GREAT FOR TECHNICAL PRACTICE & FINAL MASTERPIECES—Quality archival & acid-free surface recommended for perfecting technique & displaying finished artwork in showcases, galleries or online marketplaces
• LAY FLAT, DURABLE & PORTABLE—Constructed with a durable cover & chipboard backing; take your sketchbook wherever inspiration strikes & never miss a creative moment
• STRATHMORE: THE ARTIST'S CHOICE—Choosing an art surface is one of the most important decisions an artist makes in determining the outcome of their work. Artists choose Strathmore.