Strathmore 300 Series Mixed Media Pads

Comments about Strathmore 300 Series Mixed Media Pads:

It's great that brand!

Comments about Strathmore 300 Series Mixed Media Pads:

I got the small size one to use for sketching with my new Pitt Pens, and it's perfect for that. No warp or bleed-through with them, and is heavy enough to use for finished drawings in a pinch. I haven't put any real wet stuff on it yet, but for these pens, it satisfies every requirement.

Comments about Strathmore 300 Series Mixed Media Pads:

First of all...MADE IN THE U.S.A.

My quest for the elusive perfect for all paper is over. For me, this is the perfect paper for colored pencils, watercolor pencils, inktense pencils, micron pens and does pretty good for water soluble graphite.

Not so good for Wolffs carbon pencils at least not for me, I guess I will stay with the canson xl mixed media for those.

I love the Strathmore mixed media 300 series for everything else, Strathmore please do not change anything about this paper.

Comments about Strathmore 300 Series Mixed Media Pads:

I purchased this paper to use with Prismacolor alcohol based markers. I was expecting slightly thicker paper. It has a smooth finish and it's easy to lay down color. However, it does start to bleed through when laying down heavy color. It doesn't actually bleed onto the next page, or it hasn't yet anyways, just through to the other side.

While I'm unsure if it's the best paper for markers, it works well with all other kinds of media. I'm not sure I would use it with media that is too wet (like heavy watercolors).

Comments about Strathmore 300 Series Mixed Media Pads:

I carry one of the A5 sized ones in my bag at all times for sketching. The paper is neither too thick or too thin, the spiral makes it so easy to draw on a flat surface (and the pages don't try to roll out of the bind)

I really like these. They are wonderful to sketch on, ink, paint with illustration markers and even watercolor.

If anyone wonders about this: Some sketchpads have that punctured line towards the spiral in case you want to cleanly rip off the page from the notebook. These sketchpads don't have that (which isn't necessarily a bad thing).

Comments about Strathmore 300 Series Mixed Media Pads:

Strathmore makes the best papers. I use them for acrylic painting. This is the 300 Series, which is not quite as thick as the 400 Series. I put a coat of gesso on the sheet before I paint which I don't have to do with the 400 Series but I still love this pad.

Comments about Strathmore 300 Series Mixed Media Pads:

love, love, love this sketchbook! I bought one at a local art store then found them online at dick blick and stocked up! I especially enjoy the results of drawing with a fine pen...like a sharpie. It goes on smooth and has enough thickness to absorb the ink but not wrinkle the paper. I prefer the smallest size they make so I can take it along with me. So good to have around the house for daily drawing. It is similar to bristel board paper without the great expense.

Comments about Strathmore 300 Series Mixed Media Pads:

Great price ,great pad for your drawing on.

Comments about Strathmore 300 Series Mixed Media Pads:

A Christmas gift that I would have liked to keep for myself but must give up to my very talented granddaughter.

Comments about Strathmore 300 Series Mixed Media Pads:

The sketchbooks I ordered are of great quality and are used everyday during the beginning of art class. Your company was able to get them very quickly. I appreciated the extra effort to get them to me!