Strathmore: Charcoal Paper & Pads

Charcoal paper is specially crafted to elevate the effectiveness of charcoal as a drawing medium. It possesses qualities that make it ideal for charcoal well as other dry mediums such, as pastels and graphite. Charcoal papers unique properties make it an essential tool for artists who work with charcoal, providing a surface that enhances the medium's natural characteristics and supports a wide range of artistic techniques. Artists look for characteristics such as texture, weight and durability and color options to ensure enhanced control, improved blending and greater durability.

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Q: What types of papers are good for charcoal?
A: When choosing papers for charcoal drawing, it's important to consider the texture, weight, and quality of the paper. Charcoal Paper is specifically designed for charcoal drawing. These papers have a textured surface that provides the right amount of tooth for charcoal to adhere to. They come in various weights and textures, ranging from smooth to rough, allowing artists to achieve different effects. In summary, charcoal artists prefer paper with a rougher texture, as the charcoal adheres better to unsmooth surfaces.

Mixed Media Paper: Mixed media papers are versatile and can handle a variety of wet and dry media, including charcoal. They typically have a moderate tooth that provides enough grip for charcoal while still allowing for smooth blending. Mixed media papers are suitable for artists who like to combine charcoal with other media such as ink or watercolor.

Watercolor Paper: Some artists prefer using watercolor paper for charcoal drawing, especially if they want to incorporate watercolor washes or other wet media into their artwork. Watercolor paper is usually heavyweight and has a rough texture that can hold charcoal well.

When it comes to charcoal papers for art, there are various options available to suit artists' needs and preferences. Here are some popular choices to consider:

Q: What are some popular charcoal drawing surfaces options?
A: Strathmore 400 Series Charcoal Pad: This pad by Strathmore 400 Series Drawing & Sketch Pads are a heavyweight paper with a textured finish, ideal for charcoal and pastel drawing. It comes in various sizes and provides a good tooth for holding charcoal.
Canson XL Series Charcoal Paper Pads: Canson XL sketch pads are known for their quality and affordability. The charcoal paper pad in the XL series offers a fine texture suitable for charcoal and pastel work. It's available in different sizes, including large sheets.
SoHo Urban Artist Sketch Pads: SoHo Urban Artist Sketch Paper Pads are known for their quality medium weight fine tooth surface. The dry media paper pad in the SoHo series offers a 75 lb. paper and a durable 1.5mm cover suitable for graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, Conté, and pastel work.