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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Simply Multicolour Paper Pad
The Simply Multicolour Pad contains 21 sheets of bright, assorted coloured papers – white, blue, red, orange, black, yellow, and green, with three sheets of each colour. Made from 120gsm paper, these pads are perfect for drawing, collage, scrapbooking, and a variety of arts and crafts. Ideal for beginner artists, the paper can be used […]
Simply Pastel Paper Pad
The Simply Pastel Pad A4 features 14 sheets of textured, 150 gsm acid-free paper – specially crafted to hold soft pastels, charcoal, and drawing pencils. This high-quality pad provides excellent grip for layering and blending, making it ideal for use at home, in the studio, or outdoors. As part of the Simply range, this pad offers […]
Simply Sketch Paper Pad
The Simply Sketch A4 Pad features 60 sheets of lightly textured, 100gsm natural white paper – ideal for a wide range of dry media. Its acid-free surface offers excellent tooth, making it perfect for pencil, pen, ink, and charcoal work. The pad is portrait-oriented with a glued top edge, allowing sheets to be easily removed […]
Simply Spiral Bound Sketchbook
The Simply Spiral Bound Sketchbook features soft white 100gsm medium grain paper, ideal for dry techniques such as pencil, charcoal, and pastel. Compact and lightweight, it’s easy to carry – perfect for sketching at home, in the studio, or on the move. The durable spiral binding and rigid cover provide a stable and reliable surface […]
Simply Tracing Paper Pad
The Simply Tracing Pad A4 (8.3 x 11.7in) contains 40 sheets of high-quality, 43gsm translucent paper – perfect for tracing, image transfers, and creative experimentation. Whether sketching, crafting, or developing designs, this pad is an essential tool for beginners and amateur artists exploring new techniques. Suitable for both wet and dry media, the lightweight, acid-free […]
Smooth Cartridge Paper
Daler-Rowney’s Smooth Cartridge Paper is crafted for precision, offering a clean, natural white surface with no texture to interrupt fine detail. Available in 130gsm or 150gsm, this high-quality paper is an excellent choice for illustrators, designers, students, and professionals working in dry media or technical applications. Internally sized with synthetic sizing, it supports clean mark-making […]
Smooth Drawing Paper
The Smooth Drawing Paper offers high-quality 96gsm natural white paper with a smooth, untextured surface – perfect for dry media, technical pens, and pen and ink work. Its lighter weight makes it ideal for sketching, preliminary work, and high-quality drafting. The surface ensures clean, precise lines and excellent control across a range of drawing techniques. […]
Smooth Heavyweight Paper
The Smooth Heavyweight Pad features premium 220gsm natural white cartridge paper with a smooth, untextured surface. Ideal for a wide range of dry media, this versatile paper is especially suited to technical pens, ink work, and light watercolour washes. Its heavyweight construction allows for easy corrections, making it perfect for both practice and final artwork. […]
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