Description

Use the Art Spectrum Toned Assorted pads are carbon neutral, acid free, FSC with emissions fully offset. Ideal for all dry techniques including pencil, charcoal, crayons, white chalk and pastels. Great for sketching or life drawing. This assorted 40 sheet tablet bound pad has a combination of white, sand, grey and black paper. Available in A4 and A3 pads

The pads are ideal for tonal sketching, life drawings and multi-media dry techniques. The slightly textured surface with its built-in mid-tone background is great to balance both deep shadows and bright highlights.

The pads are highly suited for specific artistic techniques and mediums, offering several key advantages:

Recommended Mediums for the Art Spectrum Toned Assorted Pad:

• Pastels & Chalk: The paper’s surface provides the perfect “tooth” for pastels to grip, making chalk and white charcoal pop significantly against darker sheets.
• Charcoal & Graphite: Start with a mid-tone sheet and use dark graphite or charcoal for shadows, and a white pencil to define highlights.
• Coloured Pencils: Use the paper to blend coloured pencils smoothly, the background transforms how layers look compared to standard white paper

Key Features & Benefits

• Sturdy Weight: At 250gsm, the paper is thick enough to handle heavy blending and layering without buckling easily.
• Assorted Colours: The “Assorted” pad comes with a mix of sheet colours (usually White, Sand, Grey, and Black). Experiment with different base moods for your subject.
• Eco-Friendly & Safe: The paper is acid-free, carbon-neutral, and FSC certified.
• Not Ideal For: Do not use the paper for heavy wet media.