CANSON Graduate Acrylique sketch pad, A5, natural white, 20 sheets, 300 g/m²

This watercolour paper provides the ideal foundation for watercolour techniques.⁠‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‍‍‌‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‌‍‍⁠ With a weight of 300g/m² and a fine texture, it absorbs perfectly without tearing, so you can experiment freely.⁠‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‌‍‍‌‍‍‍‌‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‍‌‌‍‍⁠

What does this sketch pad do, and when do you need it?
This sketch pad has been specially developed for drawing techniques that require a sturdy paper with good absorbency. At 300 g/m², this paper is heavier than ordinary drawing paper, making it suitable for wet techniques such as watercolour, gouache or ink. You choose this pad when you are working with materials that may bleed through, or when you want to apply several layers.

Why this 20-sheet version is the right choice
A pad of 20 sheets gives you enough paper for a series of drawings or for experimenting with different techniques. The natural white paper provides a neutral surface that shows the true colours of your materials. The short edge is glued, which means you can tear off sheets easily without damaging the others.

An honest note on the paper texture
The paper has a medium-coarse grain with a non-linen-like texture. This means you get sufficient grip for dry drawing materials such as charcoal or pastel, but the texture is not so pronounced that it disrupts your lines. The durable, absorbent surface ensures the paper takes up moist materials well without tearing.

Practical tip for long-term use
The paper is acid-free, which is important if you want to keep your drawings. Acid-free paper does not discolour and does not become brittle over time. Store the pad in a dry place and always use the top sheet – this way the rest of the pad stays protected from dust and moisture.