The Artist’s Drawing Paper Kit gives students, homeschoolers, and developing artists a reliable set of surfaces for every stage of the drawing process—warm‑ups, studies, finished work, and ink illustration.
These three papers cover the full range of graphite, charcoal, carbon pencil, pen, and mixed dry media. This kit is ideal for Grades 4–8, teens, and adults who want more than a single pad and need a small, efficient paper bundle that actually supports a full season of drawing.
Included Papers:
1. Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Pad — Smooth Surface, 9×12, 24 Sheets (SM400‑104)
A fine, smooth, bright surface that accepts pen & ink, markers, technical pens, and light washes. Perfect for:
- Line work
- Technical drawing
- Ink illustrations
- Clean, detailed sketches
This is your “finish work” pad—crisp, clean, and professional.
2. Heavy Drawing Paper — Bright White, 12×18, 24‑Sheet Starter Pack (P4812‑24x)
A bright‑white sulphite drawing paper ideal for everyday sketching, warm‑ups, gesture work, and practice pages. Great for:
- Daily drawing
- Charcoal and graphite studies
- Larger format exercises
- Classroom or homeschool volume work
This is the high‑value, high‑volume workhorse sheet.
3. Strathmore 400 Series Sketch Pad — 60 lb., 5.5×8.5, 100 Sheets (SM4558)
A compact, portable sketch pad with a crisp 60 lb. surface for pencil, charcoal, carbon pencil, and everyday drawing. Use it for:
- On‑the‑go sketching
- Thumbnail studies
- Composition planning
- Warm‑ups before moving to larger paper
This pad keeps students drawing constantly without burning through premium sheets.
Why This Kit Works:
- Covers three formats: portable, standard 9×12, and large 12×18
- Supports all drawing tools in your Artist’s Sketch & Shading Kit
- Provides enough paper for a full season of drawing practice
- Ideal for homeschoolers, teens, and adults who need more than a single pad
