If you’re new to drawing, finding the right surface to draw on can be difficult. To narrow it down, we’ve curated this category specifically for the mediums found in our Draw section. Browse our recommended, drawing pads, cartridge paper, specialised paper types and card.
Cartridge paper –
These two comprehensive ranges provide studio-quality drawing performance at value prices, perfect for both learning artists and working professionals.
The professional standard – Studio paper
A medium-thick heavyweight paper, robust for all sorts of drawing. Suitable for graphite, pencils and charcoal also pens & markers. Made to fit comfortably in your Studio with an emphasis on everyday use. Features a mid-white colour.
The sustainable alternative – Enviro paper
Made from post-consumer waste, the paper offers a creamy/off-white finish which differs from the mid-white finish which the Studio offers. Identical drawing performance, 100% recycled.
Cartridge paper – overview
Whether used for quick sketches, detailed drawings, or large-scale artwork, these professional-grade cartridge papers deliver consistent performance and quality across multiple soft media.
Designed for anything – Mixed Media paper
Looking to draw, paint and print? Our mixed media paper serves as a catch all in our surface category. The rigid, flexible paper offers both support for graphite pencil, pens and markers but also wet media types such as acrylic paint, oil paint or watercolour paint*
*after the correct preparation. More information on the MM listing
Paper for Pastels - Pastel Paper
If you’re working with pastels, charcoal or other mediums which flake off. We have our pastel paper pads. Pastel papers are designed specifically to catch more pigment, extending the use of your pastels whilst achieving deeper fuller hues.
Try something different - Cotton Rag paper
If you are looking to try something different, try our cotton rag sketch pad. Great for different dry media techniques. We have a video overview of the paper itself here.
Sample Packs
If you’re not sure and want to test out our papers. We have a sample pack featuring our original paper types, or our Tree Free paper types.
Care & Further Accessories
To help with the preservation of your artwork, we stock our own fixative spray which prevents smudging, yellowing overtime and damages. Look to our drawing accessories for more care & drawing related accessories.