Clairefontaine Paint'ON A3 mixed media pad, 250 gsm, 40 sheets

Build a pencil drawing and add colour, ink or paint on the same sheet. Paint’ON pairs an extra-white background with a light grain, giving fine lines and painted areas a useful shared surface. This A3 pad provides space for illustrations, studies and mixed media compositions.

40 A3 sheets in one pad

You receive one pad glued along one edge, containing 40 sheets measuring 29.7 × 42 cm. The paper weight is 250 gsm. Brushes, pencils, paint and palette knives pictured on the cover and example photograph illustrate use and are not included.

Light grain for lines and detail

The extra-white paper is made from 100% cellulose and has a very light grain. Its subtle texture suits precise drawing and details while also supporting painted areas. The paper is acid-free and pH-neutral.

Combine dry and wet media

Use pencil, felt-tip pens, dry or oil pastels and collage, as well as ink, gouache and acrylic. You can combine linework with opaque accents or add dry-media details over a painted base.

Develop your work in layers

The substantial paper and absorbent surface support layered work and corrections. Let wet passages dry before working over them. Test unfamiliar combinations on a small area first, particularly when using plenty of water or repeatedly working the same spot.

Handle the sheets and media carefully

The glued edge keeps the unused sheets together. Support the sheet on a flat surface as you work and detach it carefully for display or further use. Match water quantity and layer thickness to your intended effect; 250 gsm describes the paper weight and does not guarantee that every wet process will remain perfectly flat.

Choose your drawing and painting materials

Pair the pad with the drawing and painting materials your project needs. Choose a separate mixing palette if you want to mix paint beforehand, keeping the A3 sheets available for the artwork itself.

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