Daler-Rowney Bristol drawing pad 250 g/m², 20 sheets, A3/A4

Develop line drawings, illustrations and precise details on the smooth Bristol paper in the Daler-Rowney Graphic Series. The bright white surface gives dark lines and colour a clear contrast. You receive one pad with 20 sheets of acid-free 250 g/m² paper in your chosen size.

Choosing A3 or A4

• A3: 29.7 × 42 cm, 20 sheets. For larger illustrations and drawings with more room for detail.
• A4: 21 × 29.7 cm, 20 sheets. For smaller drawings, studies and a compact workspace.

Both sizes use the same smooth paper. The 250 g/m² figure is the paper grammage, not the weight of the whole pad. Pencils, pens, ink and airbrush materials are available separately.

Drawing with line and tone

Use graphite for a light initial sketch and build shading with hatching. The smooth surface suits technical pens and pen and ink when you want crisp lines. Try a small area with your chosen ink first and let the lines dry before resting your hand on them or adding colour.

Airbrush and light washes

The paper also accepts airbrush work and light watercolour washes. Add water gradually and try your technique on a spare piece. Compare dedicated watercolour paper for repeated very wet layers. Let the work dry and store the pad and loose drawings dry and flat.

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