Papers For Dry Techniques
Daler-Rowney offers a wide range of sketching and drawing papers designed to support dry techniques such as pencil, pen, pastel, and charcoal, with surfaces ranging from smooth to light and medium grain for enhanced control and detail. From versatile pads in the Simply, Graphic Series, and Red & Yellow ranges to specialised papers for calligraphy, manga, pastel, and mixed media, including coloured papers like Murano, Ingres, and Canford, there’s a surface to suit every style, level, and creative need.
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Arteco Sketching Paper
The Arteco Sketching Pad features lightly textured, creamy paper certified FSC® (FSC-C111372). Its subtle texture provides an ideal tooth for graphite, coloured pencils, and charcoal, while also performing well with pen and ink. The lighter weight makes it perfect for quality drafts and sketches. Each acid-free sheet is internally sized with synthetic sizing and contains […]
Calligraphy Drawing Paper
This Calligraphy Pad contains sheets of FSC® (FSC-C111372) certified, 90gsm parchment-style paper in three assorted colours. The natural white, buff, and stone tones provide a subtle, uneven texture that recalls traditional papermaking techniques, adding character to every piece. The paper is acid-free, internally sized with synthetic sizing, and free from optical brightening agents, making it […]
Canford Coloured Paper & Card
Canford is a well-established and popular range offering lightly textured coloured paper at 150gsm and stiff card at 300gsm, available in A1, A2, and A4 sizes. These high-quality sheets are ideal for display and presentation, whether in a school art room or a professional design studio. The sheets are a versatile medium suited to modelling, […]
Daler-Rowney Black Mixed Media Paper
Daler-Rowney Black Mixed Media Paper is 110gsm and perfect for a wide range of dry techniques. This premium quality, lightly textured paper provides excellent tooth, making it ideal for pencil, pastel, and other dry media applications. Its deep black tone also makes it suitable as backing paper for presentations and displays, as well as for […]
Ebony Black Sketchbooks
The Ebony Black sketchbook range offers a versatile selection of spiralbound hardback sketchbooks designed to meet the needs of both students and professional artists. Each sketchbook features deep black, acid-free cartridge paper with a lightly textured surface that is ideal for a wide range of mixed media techniques. The paper weights vary between 160gsm and […]
Ebony Extra White Sketchbooks
The Ebony Extra White sketchbook range offers artists a versatile selection of sizes and bindings to suit different creative needs. Featuring crisp, bright white 130gsm cartridge paper, each sheet is acid-free and FSC® (FSC-C111372) certified, ensuring sustainable sourcing and long-lasting quality. The lightly textured surface is ideal for all dry media – from pencil and […]
Ebony Sketchbooks
The Ebony sketchbook range offers a versatile collection of premium sketchbooks designed to meet the needs of both students and professional artists. Available in various sizes and formats – portrait, landscape, square, spiralbound, and traditional hardback – these sketchbooks feature high-quality, acid-free 160gsm cartridge paper. The natural white papers provide smooth surfaces ideal for dry […]
Fine Grain Artbook
The Fine Grain spiral-bound hardback artbook in portrait format features 40 sheets of acid-free, crisp white FSC® (FSC-C111372) certified paper. The spiral binding along the long edge ensures easy page turning and a flat working surface, while the lightly textured paper is ideal for a wide range of dry media, including pencils, charcoal, and pen […]
Fine Grain Cartridge Paper
The Fine Grain Cartridge pad contains sheets of crisp white 160gsm cartridge paper, certified FSC® (FSC-C111372) for responsible sourcing. Its lightly textured surface makes it ideal for dry media such as pencils, charcoal, and pen and ink, while also accommodating light watercolour washes with ease. Each sheet is acid free, internally sized with synthetic sizing, […]
Fine Grain Drawing Paper
The Fine Grain Drawing pad contains sheets of crisp white 120gsm paper, certified FSC® (FSC-C111372) for responsible sourcing. Its lightly textured surface is perfect for dry media such as pencils, charcoal, and pen and ink. The lighter weight makes it ideal for high-quality drafts and sketches. Each sheet is acid free, internally sized with synthetic […]
Fine Grain Heavyweight Paper
The Fine Grain Heavyweight pad contains sheets of crisp white 200gsm cartridge paper, certified FSC® (FSC-C111372) for responsible sourcing. Its lightly textured surface is ideal for dry media such as pencils, charcoal, and pen and ink, while also accepting light watercolour washes with ease. The heavyweight paper offers durability and flexibility, making it forgiving for […]
Fine Grain Recycled Drawing Paper
The Fine Grain Recycled Drawing Pad contains 30 sheets of high-quality, FSC® certified (FSC-C111372) 120gsm cartridge paper, made from recycled fibres. With a light, even texture, it provides an excellent surface for a wide range of dry media, including pencil, charcoal, and pen and ink. The lighter weight makes it particularly suitable for sketching, studies, […]
Fine Grain Recycled Heavyweight Paper
The Fine Grain Recycled Heavyweight pad features sheets of recycled white 200gsm cartridge paper, FSC® certified (FSC-C111372) for sustainable sourcing. Its lightly textured surface is ideal for dry media such as pencils, charcoal, and pen and ink, while also accepting light watercolour washes with ease. The heavyweight paper offers durability and forgiveness, making it perfect […]
Graphic Series Bristol Pad
Graphic Series Bristol pad contains sheets of FSC® (FSC-C111372) certified, smooth white 250gsm paper. This premium-quality paper is ideal for technical pens, graphite pencils, traditional pen and ink, and any technique requiring a smooth surface and sharp lines. Its heavyweight also supports light watercolour washes and airbrush work. The ultra-white satin finish offers excellent contrast, […]
Graphic Series Drawing Paper
Graphic Series Drawing pad contains sheets of FSC® (FSC-C111372) certified, crisp white 200gsm heavyweight cartridge paper. This lightly textured, premium-quality paper is ideal for all dry media, from pencils to charcoal, and works well for pen and ink. It also accepts light watercolour washes with ease. The heavyweight surface is forgiving for corrections, making it […]
Graphic Series Layout Paper
Graphic Series Layout pad contains sheets of FSC® (FSC-C111372) certified, smooth, white 45gsm paper. This ultra-lightweight paper is perfect for rough sketches and drafts using graphite pencils and traditional pen and ink. Its semi-translucent, smooth surface also makes it an excellent choice for tracing work. Each sheet is acid free and internally sized with synthetic […]
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