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Strathmore 400 Series Sketch Pad, Toned Gray, 5.5x8.5 inch, 50 Sheets - Artist Sketchbook for Drawing, Illustration, Art Class Students
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Brand | Strathmore |
Color | Toned Gray |
Material | Paper |
Sheet Size | 5.5 x 8.5 inches |
Paper Finish | Texture Laid |
About this item
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- Artist-Recommended Sketch Paper - Loved by artists for decades, Strathmore 400 Series Sketch paper has been the trusted friend of fashion designers, illustrators, architects & painters from the classroom through to professional careers
- Helps Make Highlights Pop – Toned paper allows for greater contrast between darks and lights so you can tackle a wider range of values and more realistic results; be sure to keep your white pencil or gel pen handy!
- General Purpose, Recycled & Heavyweight - Made with 100% recycled & 30% post-consumer fiber! Tackle sketch projects like figure drawing, illustration, and character design without worry of unsightly tears or creases
- Use with Multiple Materials - Paper is intended for practicing techniques with graphite, chalk, charcoal, markers, colored pencils, pens
- Easily Remove Sheets - Micro-perforated paper allows you to remove true-to-size sheets cleanly without accidently tearing artwork
- 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.
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About Strathmore
Providing artists of all levels with the ideal surface for producing beautiful works of art
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The Strathmore brand name began to appear on fine art papers in 1899 and quickly became known as one of the highest quality art papers used by many leading artists around the world. Strathmore has kept this reputation as a supplier of fine art paper for over a century continuing to provide artists of all levels with the ideal surface for producing beautiful works of art.
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Heavyweight sketch paper features a fine-toothed texture that effectively captures and retains pigment. Enjoy the freedom to experiment thanks to the paper's ability to withstand repeat erasing. Perfect for preliminary drawings such as classroom figure studies, still life, and landscape or urban sketching projects. |
Confidently apply graphite, charcoal, chalk, sketching stick, and colored pencil. Pads come in 50 and 100-sheet options, providing ample practice space or preferred travel sizing. Also available as Rolls, Sheets, and Art Journals in harbound and softcover books. |
Surprise your favorite artist with a brand they will love! Strathmore's legacy extends from the classroom to professional studios. Inspire students, friends, & family to keep their creativity alive. Perfect for your next back to school, holiday, birthday or Christmas present. |
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Sizes Available | 5.5x8.5, 9x12, 11x14, 14x17, 18x24 | 3.5x5, 3x9, 5.5x8.5, 9x12, 11x14, 14x17, 18x24 | 5.5x8.5, 9x12, 11x14, 18x24 | 5.5x8.5, 9x12, 11x14, 18x24 | 5.5x8.5, 9x12, 11x14, 18x24 |
Composition | General purpose heavyweight; fine tooth texture | 100% recycled, contains 30% post-consumer fiber; fine tooth texture | 100% recycled, contains 30% post-consumer fiber; fine tooth texture | 100% recycled, contains 30% post-consumer fiber; fine tooth texture | 100% recycled, contains 30% post-consumer fiber; fine tooth texture |
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Sizes Available | 5.5x8.5, 8.5x11, 11x14 | 5.5x8.5, 8.5x11 | 5.5x8.5, 8.5x11 | 5.5x8, 7.75x9.75 | 5.5x8, 7.75x9.75 | 5.5x8, 7.75x9.75 |
Composition | General purpose heavyweight; fine tooth texture | 100% recycled, contains 30% post-consumer fiber; fine tooth texture | 100% recycled, contains 30% post-consumer fiber; fine tooth texture | General purpose heavyweight; fine tooth texture | 100% recycled, contains 30% post-consumer fiber; fine tooth texture | 100% recycled, contains 30% post-consumer fiber; fine tooth texture |
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Product information
Brand | Strathmore |
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Color | Toned Gray |
Material | Paper |
Sheet Size | 5.5 x 8.5 inches |
Paper Finish | Texture Laid |
Product Dimensions | 8.5"L x 0.75"W |
Recommended Uses For Product | Sketching |
Sheet Count | 15 |
Item Weight | 8.4 ounces |
Manufacturer | Strathmore |
ASIN | B008D2TUUI |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | 400 Series Sketch |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,799 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #36 in Sketchbooks & Notebooks |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Fabric Type | Nullify |
Finish types | Gray |
Batteries required | No |
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Strathmore 400 Series Toned Gray Pad is ideal for light and dark media. Great for sketching with graphite, chalk, charcoal, sketching sticks, china markers, colored pencils, pens and white gel pens. 100 percent recycled, contains 30% post-consumer fiber, acid free. Pad measures 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 inch and contains 50 sheets.
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Value for money | 4.6 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.4 |
Sturdiness | 4.6 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 3.8 |
Durability | 4.5 | 4.7 | — | 4.4 | 4.2 |
Giftable | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.0 | — | — |
Sheerness | 4.8 | 4.6 | — | — | 4.7 |
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paper size | 5.5 x 8.5 inches | 18 x 24 inches | — | — | 18 x 24 inches |
style | 50 Sheets | 24 Sheets | Spiral | — | Versatile |
material | Paper | Paper | Fiber | Paper | Paper |
unit count | 1 | 24 | 2 | 15 | 1 |
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Customers like the quality, color, and versatility of the art media paper. For example, they mention it's a great product, perfect for drawing figures, and has a smooth texture. That said, they're happy with the size, value, and performance. Opinions are mixed on the thickness.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the paper. They mention it's fantastic, sturdy, and holds most inks. Customers also say the brand is very popular and the product is a great product.
"...The paper is great quality, and my pencils blend beautifully." Read more
"...So after some testing I have found that the paper is much more durable than it looks! Ballpoint pen, colored pencil, & graphite work fantastic...." Read more
"...I needed this for my weekly assignments and they're great. It came in a sturdy packaging too! Recommend!" Read more
"...The binding does not catch on anything in my bag. The pages are sturdy and not prone to falling out.The sturdiness of the page...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the color of the paper. They mention that the mid-tone gray is really nice and allows for a wide range of values. The gray color really makes the drawings pop and adds to the realism. They say the paper tone does work well with colors and requires less blending. Customers also say that the gray pages are perfect for those who want to make colored pencils pop.
"...It makes ALL of my colors so much more vivid and the white just POPS! The paper is great quality, and my pencils blend beautifully." Read more
"...I wanted to try colored charcoal. I love the colored charcoal, and the Strathmore 400 gray paper. Deer is on a 9 x 12 . Be gentle if you critique...." Read more
"...It has a nice medium tone." Read more
"This is a quality mid-tone sketchbook. I like it for quick sketches or urban sketching...." Read more
Customers find the paper versatile and perfect for drawing figures, graphite, and pastel. They say it's a great product for artists because you can see every detail in the drawing. Customers also say the drawings are sharp and express better the deep of shadows and contrast. They mention the paper is toned for any graphitie drawings or any colored pencils drawings.
"...I am very pleased so far, it has created a new spark in my drawing having the additional value to work with...." Read more
"Perfect for drawing figures! I needed this for my weekly assignments and they're great. It came in a sturdy packaging too! Recommend!" Read more
"Love thease for my drawings." Read more
"It’s great for sketching like any other sketchbook would do" Read more
Customers like the texture of the art media paper. They mention that it has a smooth finish with very little to no tooth, and is perfect for charcoal or pastels. The feel is soft, and it's perfect for quick and comfortable sketching.
"...For this specific sketch pad, my favorite thing was the paper's texture--it isn't hard to erase your drawing (as long as your light-handed, that is)...." Read more
"...I love this paper!! It has just enough texture without having too much...." Read more
"...pencils that I have at the moment this paper allows the color pencils to go down smoothly and on top of that I can erase almost everything that I..." Read more
"I really like the smoothness of the paper, colors really pop on it and using it with white charcoal pencils is great.Well worth the money." Read more
Customers like the size of the art media paper. They say it is perfect for practice and travel, and is small enough to carry around easily. Some customers also mention that the paper is nice and will hold most inks.
"...Not an issue here.The size. This is just small enough to carry around easily and just large enough to give me a good surface to work on...." Read more
"...It makes drawings look old and vintage almost. The size is also great for travelling if you enjoy creating landscape art...." Read more
"...The size is great and offers a lot of room for huge pieces, which still being able to stow it away in a larger bag with ease...." Read more
"For $7.50 this isn’t a price I regret. This book is small but if you were a practicing artist it’s nice to have 50 sheets so you know you’re allowed..." Read more
Customers like the value of the art media paper. They mention that it's excellent quality for the cost, and saves some money.
"Great product at a very good price but I would not order from Amazon again.This was purchased directly from Amazon and shipped by them...." Read more
"...But if you need a large sheet, this is it! And reasonably priced too! Awesome!" Read more
"The paper quality is worth the price! High quality!" Read more
"...Very good deal for the quality and price" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the art media paper. They mention that it works well with pencils, markers, and pigment liners. It's a cool toned paper that works great for black and white color pencil sketches.
"...Ballpoint pen, colored pencil, & graphite work fantastic. Erasing is not a problem if you are delicate about it...." Read more
"It make the color pencil more vibrant and it work with most of my supplies. One of my favorite to use with color pencil or charcoal." Read more
"...it might handle paints or other similar mediums, BUT, it does very well with ink pens, colored pencils, graphite, and charcoal!" Read more
"It works great with soft mediums like pastels but doesn't work great with copic markers or hard core color pencils" Read more
Customers are mixed about the thickness of the paper. Some mention that it's thick enough to draw on both sides, while others say that it is a bit thinner than expected.
"...The paper is definitely thick enough to draw on both sides, though I prefer to just use one side...." Read more
"...toned sketchbooks but was hesitant because in the hobby store the paper felt thin & not very durable...." Read more
"...It's got excellent thickness, and a very good texture that can grip a lot of color, but still allow for smooth blending...." Read more
"feels quality. a little thin, but doesn’t really make a difference it’s just different than what i’m used to" Read more
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I have been doing product samples on this sketchbook as I do on all new paper that I'm trying for the first time. (you never want to be creating your masterpiece & discover that your luscious chocolate brown colored pencil looks more like something your dog created on your new paper!) So after some testing I have found that the paper is much more durable than it looks! Ballpoint pen, colored pencil, & graphite work fantastic. Erasing is not a problem if you are delicate about it. By delicate I mean normal erasing for art not grinding away with a rockhard old eraser. I tested this by erasing a 1" squared area then using the same pencil I created a smooth patch of color over that square & the one next to it. I couldn't tell a difference. I wouldn't try to erase pen, or a dark pencil mark. Using markers was a mixed deal. My pigma microns were great, sharpie's bled through.
I am very pleased so far, it has created a new spark in my drawing having the additional value to work with. (I bought both the gray & tan) I bought the smallest size available because drawing on a toned background is new for me. If I have any new information in the future I will post it, as of now I am extremely pleased overall and am sure I will be buying more in the future.
UPDATE: One thing I have found a little frustrating is the paper has multicolored fibers throughout. I didn't think that was a real issue at first until I was drawing a face, not really a portrait just an imaginary face & these dark fiber lines kept appearing in the most awkward places. I think the clearest description I can give is they look like eyelashes fell into the paper as it was being made. In one drawing it seriously looked like I had drawn a nose hair on this poor womans face! Not the look I was going for, and unless you are much better at changing your drawing midstream than I am you are then stuck with the nose hair or you will need to create some dramatic shadows. I could have done a "sex change" I guess, gave her a mustache... it was just a bit frustrating. I am by far not the greatest artist on the planet, I am really not even comfortable using the term artist to describe myself, I just like to draw. I still do like the sketchbooks but my paper preference is still Arches hot pressed watercolor paper in a bright white. I probably just need more work time with these.
What I like:
The tooth. This holds thick applications of charcoal or powdered graphite well.
The color. This sits at a nice mid point, letting me evenly darken the shadows and brighten the highlights without anything seeming out of balance.
The binding. This lays flat, as expected of a spiral bound. The binding does not catch on anything in my bag. The pages are sturdy and not prone to falling out.
The sturdiness of the page. I am not very good and have to erase a lot. This tolerates that kind of abuse quite well. I recommend the Pentel Hi-Polymer Eraser even so, as that's really gentle on the page, but either way, this paper can take a lot of reworking. I've had paper lose its tooth after too much rework. Not an issue here.
The size. This is just small enough to carry around easily and just large enough to give me a good surface to work on. In this too, it hits a nice midpoint.
I would normally put a "what I don't like" section in a review, but here I can't. It would be empty.
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2024
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2024