CANSON XL mixed media drawing sketch pad, white, A3, spiral-bound, 30 sheets

This sturdy Canson sketchbook is suited to almost every technique, from charcoal and pastel to watercolour and acrylic.⁠‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‍‍‌‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‌‌‍‍‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‍‍‌‌‌⁠ The creamy 300 g/m² paper takes colour and pigment beautifully, and thanks to the spiral binding, you can work smoothly from page to page.⁠‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‍‍‌‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‌‌‍‍‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‍‍‌‌‌⁠

When do you need a mixed media sketchbook?

This Canson XL sketchbook is designed for artists and illustrators who want to experiment with different materials on the same paper. You choose a mixed media pad when you don't know in advance which medium you're going to use, or when you want to combine different materials in a single artwork.

Why A3 size is the right choice

The A3 size offers enough space for extensive sketches and detailed work without the paper becoming too large for everyday use. The spiral-bound design means you can lay the pad completely flat or fold it over, which is especially handy when working at a drawing table or sketching on the go.

The benefit of 300 gsm paper

At 300 grams per square metre, this paper is heavy enough to withstand wet techniques such as watercolour, gouache and acrylic without buckling. The textured, slightly cream-coloured surface has a high tooth, making it well suited to dry media such as charcoal, chalk and pastel. These properties ensure good grip for all materials.

Practical tip for optimal use

Thanks to the spiral-bound top edge, you can easily turn the pad over and fold back completed pages. The pad has 30 sheets, which is enough for an extensive series of sketches or several experiments with different techniques. Store the pad horizontally to prevent the paper from warping.