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Strathmore Bristol Smooth 300 Series Paper Pad, 270 gsm, 20 sheets

Founded in 1892, Strathmore has been a trusted name in fine art papers for over a century. Inspired by the beauty of Scotland’s Valley of Strathmore, the brand adopted the thistle as its symbol of quality, and since 1899 has provided artists with premium surfaces like Charcoal and Bristol. Celebrated by masters such as Norman Rockwell and Andrew Wyeth, Strathmore remains the choice of artists worldwide who seek paper that elevates their creative expression. Whether for watercolor, drawing, or mixed media, Strathmore continues to deliver the enduring quality that makes lasting works of art possible.

About this product:

Bristol paper pad, 20 sheets, smooth surface, 270 g/m2 thick;
Bristol generally describes a heavyweight drawing paper;
Bristol sheets provide a stiff, strong surface to work on without the need for mounting;
The term Bristol derives from the early days of European papermaking when mills would send their finest papers to Bristol, England to be pasted together to form heavyweight drawing sheets;
This 300 Series Bristol paper is a popular choice among many artists because of the quality paper at a very reasonable price;
Smooth surface is great for pen & ink, mechanical pencil, airbrush, and markers – there is little to no tooth, making these surfaces great for creating fine lines, detail drawings, or marker drawings.