Drawing paper - RoyalTalens
Drawing paper - RoyalTalens

Drawing paper

Discover sketching paper and sketch pads from well-known brands such as Van Gogh and Talens Art Creation. Sketching paper is available in different sizes and suitable for different dry media, including pencils, pastels and charcoal.

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Talens Art Creation Paper Sketch paper
Talens Art Creation

Paper Sketch paper

Talens Art Creation Paper Sketch paper (Spain)
Talens Art Creation

Paper Sketch paper (Spain)

Talens | Pantone art pad A3 (29.7 x 42 cm / 11.7” x 16.5”), 20 sheets
Talens | Pantone

art pad A3 (29.7 x 42 cm / 11.7” x 16.5”), 20 sheets

Talens | Pantone art pad A4 (21 x 29.7 cm / 8.3” x 11.7”), 20 sheets
Talens | Pantone

art pad A4 (21 x 29.7 cm / 8.3” x 11.7”), 20 sheets

Van Gogh Paper Sketch paper
Van Gogh

Paper Sketch paper

Drawing and sketching paper

For drawing and sketching paper, it is important to know which techniques will be used on the paper. For example, smooth paper works well for creating clean lines. When working with colour and/or graphite pencils, having a bit of structure on the paper is recommended. This allows pigments to remain in the small dimples present on the paper. Sketches are best preserved on acid-free paper - just look at the sketches by the artist Rembrandt!

This paper is suitable for pencils, coloured pencils and charcoal. The difference between sketching paper and drawing paper is that sketching paper is often lightweight and intended for sketching and experimenting. Drawing paper is of higher quality and is usually heavier than sketching paper. It is used to create works that need to be preserved for a long time.

How to use

Sketching paper often comes in thick blocks. Since it is for sketching, you do not necessarily need high grammage or 100% cotton. The surface of the paper is important: it has to be nice to work with. A light structure is recommended so that the pencil has some grip on the paper, helping to improve colour transfer. The paper has to have a certain strength so that erasing does not become an issue. Drawing paper is of a higher quality for more serious wor

Taking care of your paper/artwork

It is best to keep your drawings in a folder or drawer so that little to no light can come in, which can help prevent yellowing.

What is the difference between drawing paper and watercolour paper?

Unlike drawing paper, watercolour paper has a surface glue, usually of gelatine. Because of this bonding, the pigment is not absorbed by the paper so colours remain more brilliant. Moreover, the glue prevents the paper from bulging too much when using a lot of water.