Clairefontaine A3 oil painting paper, 240 g/m², 10 sheets

Paint oil studies and compositions on this white Clairefontaine oil painting paper. Its treated surface is designed to keep oil and solvents from penetrating, so paint stays on the surface. The grain resembles fine linen canvas while you work on a sheet of paper.

Contents and size

You receive one A3 pad of 10 sheets measuring 29.7 × 42 cm, glued on one side. The paper is acid-free and has a grammage of 240 g/m². Paint, brushes and a drawing board are sold separately. Choose this size for colour studies, developing a composition or painting on location when you want to work on paper.

Working with oil paint

Place the pad on a flat, stable surface. Begin with a small colour study to adjust your brushstroke and amount of paint to the grain. Work on colours and transitions while the paint remains workable; drying time depends on your paint, layer thickness and medium. Allow the paint to dry sufficiently before removing or storing a sheet, so the painted surface does not touch another sheet.

Choosing paper and support

The texture gives a canvas-like painting feel, but this remains flexible paper. Use a firm support while painting and later consider which frame or mounting suits your work.

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