Strathmore Bristol Vellum 300 Series Paper Pad, 270 gsm, 20 sheets

Strathmore Bristol Vellum 300 Series Paper Pad, 270 gsm, 20 sheets

Founded in 1892, Strathmore has been a trusted name in fine art papers for over a century. Inspired by the beauty of Scotland’s Valley of Strathmore, the brand adopted the thistle as its symbol of quality, and since 1899 has provided artists with premium surfaces like Charcoal and Bristol. Celebrated by masters such as Norman Rockwell and Andrew Wyeth, Strathmore remains the choice of artists worldwide who seek paper that elevates their creative expression. Whether for watercolor, drawing, or mixed media, Strathmore continues to deliver the enduring quality that makes lasting works of art possible.

About this product:

• Bristol paper pad, 20 sheets, vellum surface, 270 g/m2 thick;
• Bristol generally describes a heavyweight drawing paper;
• Bristol sheets provide a stiff, strong surface to work on without the need for mounting;
• The term Bristol derives from the early days of European papermaking when mills would send their finest papers to Bristol, England to be pasted together to form heavyweight drawing sheets;
• Our 300 Series Bristol paper is a popular choice among many artists because of the quality paper at a very reasonable price;
• Vellum surface is great for graphite, colored pencil, charcoal, pastel, and crayon; The surface has peaks and valleys which grab dry media such as graphite;
• More even shading and deeper tones can be achieved on a vellum surface.