Finding the best drawing paper for artist suitable for your needs isnt easy. With hundreds of choices can distract you. Knowing whats bad and whats good can be something of a minefield. In this article, weve done the hard work for you.

Finding the best drawing paper for artist suitable for your needs isnt easy. With hundreds of choices can distract you. Knowing whats bad and whats good can be something of a minefield. In this article, weve done the hard work for you.

Best drawing paper for artist

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Premium 50 Sheets Sketch Marker Paper Pad, Bleedproof Artist Drawing Paper, 9 x 12 Inch Premium 50 Sheets Sketch Marker Paper Pad, Bleedproof Artist Drawing Paper, 9 x 12 Inch
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Pacon Art1st Mixed Media Art Paper, White, 9 Pacon Art1st Mixed Media Art Paper, White, 9" by 12", 500 Sheets (4831)
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Strathmore 300 Series Drawing Pad, Medium Surface, 11 Strathmore 300 Series Drawing Pad, Medium Surface, 11"x14", Wire Bound, 50 Sheets
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Bellofy 3X Drawing Paper for Kids & Artists - 300 Sheets Sketching Book 9x12 in | 64 IB 95 GSM | Top Spiral Sketchpad for Drawing | Sketch Notebook for Dry Media | Art Paper for Kids Bellofy 3X Drawing Paper for Kids & Artists - 300 Sheets Sketching Book 9x12 in | 64 IB 95 GSM | Top Spiral Sketchpad for Drawing | Sketch Notebook for Dry Media | Art Paper for Kids
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Canson 400054491 XL Series Drawing, 9 Canson 400054491 XL Series Drawing, 9"X12" Side Wire
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Strathmore Wire Bound Medium Weight Drawing Paper Pad, 8-Inch x 10-Inch, 24 sheets (400300) Strathmore Wire Bound Medium Weight Drawing Paper Pad, 8-Inch x 10-Inch, 24 sheets (400300)
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Bellofy Sketchbook Mixed Media 100 Sheet - 9x12 in Sketchpad - Multimedia Use for Watercolor, Acrylic Drawing Paper for Artists & Kids - Ink Sketch Coloring Art Notebook - 98 Ib/160 GSM - Artist Pro Bellofy Sketchbook Mixed Media 100 Sheet - 9x12 in Sketchpad - Multimedia Use for Watercolor, Acrylic Drawing Paper for Artists & Kids - Ink Sketch Coloring Art Notebook - 98 Ib/160 GSM - Artist Pro
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Arteza 9X12 Arteza 9X12" Drawing Pad (80b/130g, 80 Sheets, 2 Pack)
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200 Sheets, Professional Sketch Book Set, 9x12 with Spiral Bound - 2 x Sketch Pad with White Drawing Paper (100 g) - Blank Artist Sketchbook with Hardback Cover, Easy Tear Out for Drawing Pad 200 Sheets, Professional Sketch Book Set, 9x12 with Spiral Bound - 2 x Sketch Pad with White Drawing Paper (100 g) - Blank Artist Sketchbook with Hardback Cover, Easy Tear Out for Drawing Pad
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Mixoo Artists Gloves 2 Pack - Palm Rejection Gloves with Two Fingers for Paper Sketching, iPad, Graphics Drawing Tablet, Suitable for Left and Right Hand (Large) Mixoo Artists Gloves 2 Pack - Palm Rejection Gloves with Two Fingers for Paper Sketching, iPad, Graphics Drawing Tablet, Suitable for Left and Right Hand (Large)
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1. Premium 50 Sheets Sketch Marker Paper Pad, Bleedproof Artist Drawing Paper, 9 x 12 Inch

Feature

MARKER PAPER PAD: 9 X 12 inch, 50 sheets, 90 gram paper
ECO-FRIENDLY MATERIAL: Acid-Free, Neutral pH, Natural White Sheets, Ideal for Sketching and Mixed Dry Media
MULTI-PURPOSE: Suitable for drawing or design from rough sketch to finished form
WARRANTY AND SERVICE: 3-year warranty, 24-hour online customer service, 90-day money back policy. You can get a full refund if you are not satisfied with it unconditionally. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Customer satisfaction is on our top priority

Description

50 Sheets Sketch Marker Paper Pad
Size:9 by 12 Inch.

Boxun Marker Paper Pads feature a semi translucent, white paper that is suitable for drawing or design from rough sketch to finished form.
Marker Paper works beautifully with pen, pencil, and alcohol and solvent markers which won't bleed through.
These 9 x 12 inch pads contain 50 sheets in a fold over bound, acid free, and 90 gram paper.

2. Pacon Art1st Mixed Media Art Paper, White, 9" by 12", 500 Sheets (4831)

Feature

Great choice for all types of media
Heavyweight sulphite paper with a medium tooth surface
Excellent for Pencil, colored pencils and charcoal
500-sheet pack of 9-inch by 12-inch white paper
Acid free and recyclable

Description

Pacon Art1st mixed media art paper is a great choice for all types of media. This heavyweight sulphite paper has a medium tooth surface, and is excellent for Pencil, colored pencils and charcoal. This paper is also good for pen and ink, marker, oil pastels and is suitable for most wet media. Pacon Art1st mixed media art paper comes in a 500-sheet pack of 9-inch by 12-inch paper, and is white in color. Acid free and recyclable. Pacon products allow you to Let your imagination shine!

3. Strathmore 300 Series Drawing Pad, Medium Surface, 11"x14", Wire Bound, 50 Sheets

Feature

Student-grade drawing paper perfect for final artwork
Readily takes pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, and sketching stick
70 lb. /114 gsm acid free medium textured surface with erasability
11"x14" Wire Bound
50 Sheets per Pad

Description

The Strathmore 300 Series Drawing Pad contains a medium weight student grade drawing paper perfect for artists of all levels. With a medium surface finish, this pad offers a surface that allows for good erasure with pencil and colored pencil and readily accepts charcoal and sketching sticks. The Strathmore 300 Series Drawing Pad is also rated good for marker, mixed media, soft pastel, and oil pastel. Paper is our art form, and we celebrate artists. We have kept the tradition of creating beautiful, high-performing papers alive for over 125 years. Choice of paper is one of the most important decisions an artist makes in determining the outcome of their work. No matter your choice of medium, you can be confident Strathmore paper will enhance your artistic efforts.

4. Bellofy 3X Drawing Paper for Kids & Artists - 300 Sheets Sketching Book 9x12 in | 64 IB 95 GSM | Top Spiral Sketchpad for Drawing | Sketch Notebook for Dry Media | Art Paper for Kids

Feature

QUALITY: Our professional grade sketching sheets are smudge resistant and designed to endure frequent erasing. The thick and smooth surface makes it ideal for pencils, pens, graphite, charcoal, and more.
CONVENIENCE: This portable sketchbook is spiral bound from the top, making it ideal for both lefties and righties. It opens flat on any surface and allows you to flip effortless from one sheet to another.
TEAR & SHARE: With micro-perforated pages for easy removal, you can say good-bye to unexpected rips and tears! This protects what you create and provides clean edges that are great for presentation and framing.
ARTIST & ECO FRIENDLY: We use recycled, acid free & pH neutral paper that is safe to use and resists unwanted yellowing over time.
GUARANTEE: This sketch pad is created by artists, for artists. We believe that you will love this product as much as we do. But, if for some reason you don't, let us know within 90 days and you'll get every penny back.

Description

Looking to create anytime and anywhere? This professional grade must-have is artist tested and makes the perfect gift for beginners and art enthusiasts alike.

We believe in creating the best supplies for the best ideas. Sometimes those ideas come from a studio, sometimes those ideas come on-the-go! That's why our sketchbook is designed to be lightweight and portable, while remaining durable. The spiral binding provides supreme convenience and reliability as you review your previous pieces or display them to a friend.

We use only micro-perforated, smudge resistant, and acid free sheets to protect what you create. Whether you frame each sheet, or simply use it for inspired doodling, you can rest assured that our sheets are recycled and free of chemicals that may be harmful to you or your art.

Our favorite part of the product is the customer service you'll receive when you place your order today. Give us a shot and if it's not right for you, you have 90 days to let us know and get a 100% refund - no questions.

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5. Canson 400054491 XL Series Drawing, 9"X12" Side Wire

Feature

Smooth surface that erases cleanly
These wire bound pads have micro perforation for an easy removal
Great for use with pencil and suitable for colored pencil, pen, ink, charcoal, and pastel
This 9"X12" pad contains 60 sheets
70lb / 114g acid free paper

Description

Canson XL Drawing Pads feature paper with a smooth surface that erases cleanly. These wire bound pads have micro perforation for an easy removal. XL Drawing is great for use with pencil and suitable for colored pencil, pen, ink, charcoal, and pastel. This 9"X12" pad contains 60 sheets of 70lb / 114g acid free paper.

6. Strathmore Wire Bound Medium Weight Drawing Paper Pad, 8-Inch x 10-Inch, 24 sheets (400300)

Feature

There are 24 sheets per pad of 80 pound / 130gsm paper
Perfectly suited to line drawings and technical artwork
Has a non-reflective and fine uniform surface
The medium surface readily accepts crayon - pencil - pen - charcoal - paints
Made in the USA

Description

Strathmore Medium Surface Drawing Paper Pad- Strathmore Smooth Surface Drawing Paper- One of the most versatile sheets Strathmore offers, this cream colored drawing paper is ideal for sketching and most finished work.

7. Bellofy Sketchbook Mixed Media 100 Sheet - 9x12 in Sketchpad - Multimedia Use for Watercolor, Acrylic Drawing Paper for Artists & Kids - Ink Sketch Coloring Art Notebook - 98 Ib/160 GSM - Artist Pro

Feature

Premium Artist Paper - This heavy, A-4 fine art drawing paper is best for sketching, drawing, manga, cartoons, still life, stippling and practicing new styles.
Mixed Media Use - The premium surface makes our quality drawing paper good for most mediums, including charcoal, watercolors, acrylic paint, ink or pencil.
Durable, Acid-Free Paper - Bellofy sketch paper is strong, smooth and absorbs colors and lines more readily, reducing blotching, smudges, and accidents.
Satisfaction Guaranteed - All Bellofy products are backed by premium craftsmanship, reliability and customer service you can rely on.
100-Sheet Sketchpad Artist Pro, Watercolor, and Acrylic Art Pad for Sketching, Ink Sketch Book, Coloring Notebook - 98 Ib / 160 g/m2 - 9 x 12 in Multi-Media Spiral Notebook, Drawing Paper, Drawing Pad

Description

What makes this sketchpad the best option for all artists?

The Bellofy mixed-media sketchbook is the most versatile A4-sized pad for artists who enjoy experimenting with mixed media. In addition, it features:

  • 100 pages of durable, acid-free paper for harm-free and eco-friendly artwork
  • Micro-perforated pages for easy tear-outs that won't damage your creations
  • Multi media paper to accommodate sketching, acrylic art, and everything in between
  • Coils on top of the pad (for convenience and comfort for both righties and lefties)
  • Recycled paper and materials
  • Smooth and thick surface perfect for sketching, erasing, pen drawings, and painting
  • Professional-grade quality that's ideal for both art enthusiasts and beginners alike

  • The Bellofy Guarantee

    Like all of their art products, Bellofy stands behind the quality of their multi media sketchbook and guarantees that you'll love your new sketch pad. You'll find countless ways to fill these pages and will find that the convenient, durable design makes it easy to take with you anywhere.

    Each one of the 100 pages in this sketchpad is filled with opportunity for you to try something new - whether that's pencil drawing, watercolor, or acrylic painting, you'll be able to experiment with every imaginable type of media on this durable drawing paper.

    To begin creating endless types of unique masterpieces, click "Add to Cart" to order your sketchbook now!

    8. Arteza 9X12" Drawing Pad (80b/130g, 80 Sheets, 2 Pack)

    Feature

    Set of 2 Premium Drawing Pads, each with 80 sheets measuring 9" x 12" (after page detachment)
    Thick, lightly textured paper (80lb/130g)
    Spiral-bound with perforation for easy page detachment
    Acid-free to prevent the deterioration of colors
    Ideal for a variety of dry media such as pencils, charcoal, crayon, and pen

    Description

    Draw to your hearts content in these premium Arteza sketch pads. Each pad supports your creative ideas by proving: Value Set of 3 This set includes 3 premium full size sketch pads True Size Sheets Each sheet is true size, meaning that it measures 5.5 inches by 8.5 inches even after the page is detached from the sketch book. That means the extra paper on the side that is peirced by the spiral binding is not counted Heavyweight Paper Each page is Heavyweight weighing at 68lb/100g and is smudge resistant. The slightly textured sketch paper erases cleanly without smudging. Spiral Bound The pages are bound together with sturdy spiral binding which allows for easy page turning and page detachment. Acid Free The sheets are acid free and will allow your art to withstand the test of time. Your sketches wont fade or degrade over time. Suitable For All Dry Media This is the ideal sketch book for use with all pencils, charcoals, crayons, and pens.

    9. 200 Sheets, Professional Sketch Book Set, 9x12 with Spiral Bound - 2 x Sketch Pad with White Drawing Paper (100 g) - Blank Artist Sketchbook with Hardback Cover, Easy Tear Out for Drawing Pad

    Feature

    1 FREE THE ARTIST FORM WITHIN - This set of 2 spiral-bound sketch book 9 x 12 will help you free your imagination with 200 thick, white, detachable, professional quality (100g grain) sheets
    2 EASILY ADMIRE YOUR WORK - The spiral binding of our sketch books for drawing allows you to view your projects quickly by flipping through your drawing book with ease: each page of the large sketch pad is also easily detachable
    3 INSPIRED? GET IT ON PAPER - This set of 2 sketchbooks for drawing (100 detachable pages of canson-type white paper per art book) is perfect for all types of creative projects: sketching pencils, drawing books, drawing kit, charcoal scrap, portrait, landscape
    4 QUALITY MATERIAL FOR ALL LEVELS - Each white art paper in the sketch pads for drawing is a blank canvas for artists to unleash their creativity, beginner or professional, adult or child alike : these drawing notebook make the perfect gift for birthday, Christmas or the holiday season
    5 ZENACOLOR'S "100% SATISFACTION OR YOUR MONEY BACK" GUARANTEE - Our young team works hard to bring you quality products, and to ensure your satisfaction: every single one of our notebooks (A3, A4, A5, watercolor paper pad) can be replaced or reimbursed for up to 30 days

    Description

    Do you want to have all of your drawings in one place? But still be able to remove them easily?

    The set of 2 x sketchbook for kids from Zenacolor is the perfect tool.

    Professional quality drawing pad for kids :
    The two drawing pads for artists contain 100 white pages each in 9"x12" format (total of 200 white sheets) to help you run your imagination free.
    With quality A4 canson-type 100g/m2 sketch book for kids, a pre-cut edge on each drawing paper pad sheet, and double-sized spiral-binding that allow for smoother page-turning: group all of your drawing pencils, art journal, sketch pencils, and art supplies projects together in a single sketchbook hardcover!

    Ideal for any project:
    These drawing sketchbook have been designed to follow you and your projects everywhere with their protective cardboard cover: note pad, sketch art on black paper, landscapes, portraits, blending stump, calligraphy, Chinese ink writing, card creation, photos for a personalized wedding book, scrapbooking, flower pressing, crafting, guest book, and more.

    Zenacolor guarantee:
    Our young company full of passionate team members works hard to bring you quality products and accessories so you can express your artistic side the way you like.
    Break out the colors with colored pencils, felt-tip markers, fineliner pens, gel pens or paints from Zenacolor and enjoy quick discounts on group purchases :)
    Your satisfaction is at the heart of all our developments and that's why, just like all our other products, all our notebook paper (A3, A4, A5, watercolor, canson) are guaranteed "100% satisfaction or your money back" for 30 days.

    Add your set of 2 x white sheet notebooks to your basket now!

    10. Mixoo Artists Gloves 2 Pack - Palm Rejection Gloves with Two Fingers for Paper Sketching, iPad, Graphics Drawing Tablet, Suitable for Left and Right Hand (Large)

    Feature

    ARTIST GLOVE WITH TWO FINGERSTwo-finger drawing gloves effectively improve the interface interaction, it removes the friction between hand and tablet to allow smooth gliding over the screen surface, works perfectly for sketching, inking, coloring and digital drawing on graphics tablets.
    PREMIUM BREATHABLE AND COMFOTABLE MATERIALMade of soft and elasticlycra which is lightweight and comfortable to wear. It is very stretchy to fit hand nicely without discomfort, suitable for both left and right hand.
    SPECIAL PADDING PATCH DESIGNThe drawing artist glove comes with extra padding which has longer wear resistance and thick enough to prevents smudges or unexpected palm-touch and fingerprints on capacitive touch screens.
    USEFUL PALM REJECTION GLOVESConstructed with high quality, our palm rejection gloves not only help to reduce smudging in traditional sketching or painting, but also prevent palm detection from tablet screen, making it easier when drawing on a graphics monitor/tablet or iPad.
    THREE SIZE AVAILABLEThere are three size for you to choose the most appropriate gloves. Large size: Length: 9''/23cm; Width: 3.5''/ 9cm. Each package includes 2 pieces of gloves to suits your needs.

    Description

    Mixoo Palm Rejection Artist Gloves Features

    High-elastic Fabric Material
    Our artist glove is made of high-elastic Lycra fabric, is very soft, lightweight and breathable, providing a comfortable feeling when working with.

    Padding Patch Design
    Most of artist gloves on the market are too thin to completely prevent accidental touches on the capacitive screen of iPad or laptop, but our Mixoo artist gloves adoptthe extra padding that is sewn to the underside of glove, highly improves its performance of prevent smudges and palm rejection with long wear resistance.

    Multifunction
    This glove can protect your tablet surface, prevent the scratches and protect your fingers from stains. It helps your hand glides on the screen easier without any friction and stop unintentional marks from happening on touch screens.

    Flexible to Use
    The artist glove does not distinguish the front and the back, so you can use it either on your left handor on your right hand, depends on your needs.

    A Must for Art Creation in Traditional and Digital Way
    Mixoo Artist Glove is designed for those artists who use professional graphic drawing tablets like Wacom, Intuos, Cintiq and Bamboo. Light Box, Tracing Light Pad, Drawing Monitors, Digital Panels, iPad and other capacitive screen devices. It is also often great for sketching, inking, coloring and painting.

    Specifications:
    Material: Elastic Lycra, breathable, comfortable and washable
    Color: Classical Black
    Package Included: 2 Mixoo two-finger artist gloves
    Product Size:

    Small - 7.25 2.75 inches/19.5 7cm
    Medium - 8 3.15inches/ 20.5cm 8cm
    Large - 9 3.5inches/23 9cm

    Customer Service:
    30 days money-back & 12-month warranty.
    We take responsibility for all Mixoo products, please contact us for any product problem.

    Conclusion

    By our suggestions above, we hope that you can found the best drawing paper for artist for you. Please don't forget to share your experience by comment in this post. Thank you!