Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Vellum Pad 9×12 Inch Drawing Paper for Artists Description: The Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Vellum Pad is the ideal pad for artists of all levels. With a surface that readily takes pencil, charcoal, sketching sticks, airbrush, marker, pen, and ink; this pad provides the perfect texture for realistic blending and shading with dry media. This Bristol Weight Board is designed for finished artwork and allows for concepts and designs to flourish. 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. Features: Everyone’s Favorite Yellow Pad. – You know it by the cover: popular in art schools, art classes, and art studios, the Strathmore 300 Series is a staple in the art communityWhy is it called Bristol – The term refers to the early days of European papermaking when mills would send their finest papers to Bristol, England, to be glued together under pressure to form multi-ply sheetsUse Bristol to Showcase Your Drawings – A heavyweight, 2 ply drawing sheet helps your artwork look crisp, bright and ready to share without the need for mounting thanks to the stiff, strong surfaceTwo Types of Bristol – Smooth Bristol is preferred for mechanical drawing, marker, and airbrush along with pen and ink; Vellum Bristol is preferred for mediums that require a textured surface to grab pigment, like graphite pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, oil pastelStrathmore: The Artist’s Choice – Deciding the art surface is one of the most important decisions an artist makes in determining the outcome of their work, and Strathmore has earned the trust of the art community for its quality materials