Strathmore 400 Series Sketch Pad, Toned Blue, 5.5x8.5 inch, 50 Sheets - Artist Sketchbook for Drawing, Illustration, Art Class Students

Great for use with oil pastels, charcoals, graphites, colored pencils. Love the blue tone of the paper; works particularly well for landscapes, oceanscapes, skyscapes, etc. But really, works well for any drawing. I've seen portraits done on this paper with amazing results.

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This paper takes layering and fine detailing without any problem. I've used it for color portraits as well as black and white. I've found the 'blue gray' tone very pleasing and suitable no matter what my subject's skin tone might be.

Just perfect for drawing classes I use charcoal on this type of paper and it works great!

Strathmore paper is an excellent brand. The toned paper provides an even background color for your artwork. My only disappointment is that the blue is more gray than I expected.

Has wonderful texture for graphite, charcoal and surprisingly pastel pencils. I love that the background is already "colored in" for me. You can create excellent contrast. This is actually the 3rd one that I've purchased as I also have the toned and gray versions as well. Outstanding value for the money!

Very happy with the blue toned paper. Love how the lighter colored, color pencils show up on the paper. I would buy it again.

Color pencils are beautiful on this paper.