Pastelmat is a premium card surface (360gsm / 170lb) specially developed for pastelists. Its unique velvety surface, made from a fine coating of cellulose fibers, has the ability to grab and hold multiple layers of even the softest pastels.Pastelmat significantly reduces the need for fixative, which means that colors remain vibrant and fresh once applied. It has the added bonus of being gentle on both fingers and blending tools. It is acid free and lightfast.Pastelmat is ideal for use with all dry media - pastel sticks, PanPastel, pencils and charcoal. It is also water resistant which means that it can be used with wet media – such as acrylics and watercolor for washes and mixed media techniques.This Pastelmat Pad No.4 contains twelve sheets; three each of Burgundy, Light Blue, Dark Blue and Sand.Please note: PastelMat are sometimes subject to some small spotting and discolouration. This is to be expected due to the manufacturing process. The small talc spots can simply be removed with a stiff brush or a craft knife.

Sennelier Soft Pastel Card is an artist quality high tooth texture pastel card with a velvety grain surface. The range of pastel card available in a range of colours, all of which are acid-free and lightfast. Please note: not for use with liquids or wet media.

The Hahnemühle Lana Colour range is a 45% cotton rag paper which is textured on one side and smooth on the other. The 160gsm weight paper contains 45% cotton which will allow for extra scraping and rubbing back, making it a durable surface to create your pastel paintings on. This popular paper is available in an excellent mix of soft muted tones and greys, with a number of bright colours too. The surface is acid-free (except for black) and is often used in papercutting and layered techniques. It is also suitable for oil and soft pastels, pencil, chalk, charcoal, felt tip, ink and gouache. Please note: the minimum order quantity for the paper in this range is 5 sheets.

Canson Moulin du Roy is a 100% cotton French watercolour paper. Produced on a traditional cylinder mould machine, this paper has the look and feel of a handmade paper. Both absorbent and strong, Moulin du Roy has internal and surface sizing permit the lifting of dried colour and the reworking of watercolour.Canson Moulin du Roy watercolour paper is naturally white, acid free and made entirely without bleaching agents, for an optimal conservation over time.

The Cold Press surface is neither too smooth nor too grainy making it easy to handle.

Hahnemuhle Velour is an artist-quality 260gsm pastel paper which is both acid-free and archival. It is composed of an acid-free backing sheet which has been coated with inert synthetic fibres. This gives the surface a velvety feel which has sufficient tooth to hold soft pastel, as well as oil pastel, charcoal or soft pencils.Because Velour can hold a lot of pastel, it is perfect for painterly pastel artists who create works with soft edges.This is a single sheet of Hahnemuhle Velour, measuring 50x70cm in the colour Ochre.

Glassine paper can be used to protect the surface of prints, drawings, paintings and other artworks from spilling, exposure, or rubbing during storage or presentation. It will not damage or smudge pastel, charcoal or graphite. Often used in bookbinding separating (interleaving) pages containing plates or illustrations. Its smooth surface is resistant to grease, air and water, and is pH neutral (acid-free) to ensure archival protection.Please note: Glassine paper is translucent, not crystal clear. Sheet size: 50 x 75cm (19.5" x 29.5")Weight: 40gsm

This top-bound pad of 250gsm sheets is perfect for work with a range of medias and for mixed media work, including but not limited to acrylic, gouache, ink, pencil, charcoal, felt-tip, markers, gluing and oil pastels. Allowing a huge amount of versatility and potential. The heavy 250gsm likely textured paper is acid free and PEFC certified, making it a sensible choice for serious pieces of work This pad includes 40 sheets and measures 30 x 42cm.Clairefontaine actively participates in the development of French forests, by managing several hundred hectares of fir and spruce trees in the Vosges mountains. With regards to the paper mill itself in the Etival Clairefontaine region, it is still as dynamic 150 years after its conception. Self-sufficient for 80% of its own biological installations for water treatment, and has been rewarded a "Water trophy" by the State.

This top-bound pad of 250gsm sheets is perfect for work with a range of medias and for mixed media work, including but not limited to acrylic, gouache, ink, pencil, charcoal, felt-tip, markers, gluing and oil pastels. Allowing a huge amount of versatility and potential. The heavy 250gsm likely textured paper is acid free and PEFC certified, making it a sensible choice for serious pieces of work This pad includes 40 sheets and measures 21 x 29.7cm.Clairefontaine actively participates in the development of French forests, by managing several hundred hectares of fir and spruce trees in the Vosges mountains. With regards to the paper mill itself in the Etival Clairefontaine region, it is still as dynamic 150 years after its conception. Self-sufficient for 80% of its own biological installations for water treatment, and has been rewarded a "Water trophy" by the State.

For all dry media and multiple washes. Paper shade: Ivory. Surface: Vellum. Sheet count: 62 sheets/124 pages. With both internal and surface sizing, these papers have exceptional wet strength that supports the application of multiple washes. Similarly, just as the paper's sizing retards water absorption, pigment stays on the surface of the sheet. The result: remarkably glowing colour. Stillman & Birn bindings are equally rugged. The hardbound bindings - stiff when new - are designed to be broken in. The spines get eased in and then lay completely flat, accomodating both two-page drawing layouts and flatbed scanning. Bound in the United States, this sketchbook system offers artists a choice of three paper surfaces: • Vellum - distinctive tooth, suitable for all dry media, and will also accept multiple washes• Cold Press - Substantial tooth, enhanced wet and tear strength, suitable for multi-media artwork• Smooth - Suitable for pen & ink, coloured pencils, water-based markers as well as watercolours

The natural toothy surface of Art Spectrum Colourfix paper is a superb substrate for dry media such as soft pastels, charcoal and pencils. It is also suitable for acrylics, inks, silverpoint, oil pastels, gouache and watercolours. Available in a range of colours. This paper has been hand primed and dried, as a result, it may slightly curl. Hot pressed European watercolour paper, screen printed with Art Spectrum Colourfix Primer, making 340gsm pastel paper.

Record ideas and sketches on the move with this journal from Seawhite. It has 60 pages of acid-free 200gsm watercolour with a slightly textured 'Not' finish.

Cold Press/ ’Not' surface - slightly textured surface. It is the most popular surface for watercolour painters as it allows for a little texture in your work. Good for large areas of wash but also for detail.

For more than 50 years Seawhite has been supplying UK artists. They are a family business based in Partridge Green, West Sussex, not far from Brighton where the business began. They also have the Seawhite Studio - a modern painting studio with art classes run by Emily Ball.

Khadi White Rag paper is made from 100% long fibred cotton rag. It is internally sized (with a neutral pH size) and surface tub sized with gelatine. This 150gsm paper is acid free and made in India. Surface: Medium Size: 21 x 30cm Sheets: 20

Hahnemuhle Velour is an artist-quality 260gsm pastel paper which is both acid-free and archival. It is composed of an acid-free backing sheet which has been coated with inert synthetic fibres. This gives the surface a velvety feel which has sufficient tooth to hold soft pastel, as well as oil pastel, charcoal or soft pencils.Because Velour can hold a lot of pastel, it is perfect for painterly pastel artists who create works with soft edges.This is a single sheet of Hahnemuhle Velour, measuring 50x70cm in the colour Sand.

Glassine paper can be used to protect the surface of prints, drawings, paintings and other artworks from spilling, exposure, or rubbing during storage or presentation. It will not damage or smudge pastel, charcoal or graphite. Often used in bookbinding separating (interleaving) pages containing plates or illustrations. Its smooth surface is resistant to grease, air and water, and is pH neutral (acid-free) to ensure archival protection.

Fabriano Artistico watercolour paper is mould made and is produced with 100% cotton. It is chlorine and acid free, guaranteeing long conservation and inalterability over time. The paper is sized both internally and externally, making it ideally absorbent and retaining its nature unaltered even if scratched. This paper is traditional white, without optical bleaching.

Fabriano Artistico watercolour papers have two deckle edges and are watermarked ‘FABRIANO+ARTISTICO’ on the short grain side. The high quality and ample offer of this paper satisfies the requirements of all professional artists and the most demanding amateurs.

Ideal for watercolour, tempera, gouache, acrylic, ink, charcoal, graphite and drawing. It is also suitable for printmaking.

News update: Fabriano Artistico watercolour paper has had a slight texture change. This will be of interest to artists who choose it for its ultra smooth surface.

This is a Pastelmat top bound pad of 12 sheets of coloured card in four different colours: dark green, light blue, dark blue and white. Each sheet is protected by an interleaf.Pastelmat is a premium 360 gsm card surface with a unique velvety texture made from a fine coating of cellulose fibres, which has the ability to grab and hold multiple layers of even the softest pastels.Pastelmat significantly reduces the need for fixative so that colours remain vibrant. It has the added bonus of being gentle on both fingers and blending tools. Though it was designed for pastellists, Pastelmat is suitable for all dry media, from pastel sticks and pencils to charcoal. It is also water resistant which means that it can be used with wet media such as acrylics or watercolour. It comes in a range of colours, all of which are acid free and lightfast.This pad measures 18 x 24cm.Clairefontaine actively participates in the development of French forests, by managing several hundred hectares of fir and spruce trees in the Vosges mountains. With regards to the paper mill itself in the Etival Clairefontaine region, it is still as dynamic 150 years after its conception. Self-sufficient for 80% of its own biological installations for water treatment, and has been rewarded a "Water trophy" by the State.

Fabriano Artistico watercolour paper is mould made and is produced with 100% cotton. It is chlorine and acid free, guaranteeing long conservation and inalterability over time. The paper is sized both internally and externally, making it ideally absorbent and retaining its nature unaltered even if scratched. This paper is traditional white, without optical bleaching.

Fabriano Artistico watercolour papers have two deckle edges and are watermarked ‘FABRIANO+ARTISTICO’ on the short grain side. The high quality and ample offer of this paper satisfies the requirements of all professional artists and the most demanding amateurs.

Ideal for watercolour, tempera, gouache, acrylic, ink, charcoal, graphite and drawing. It is also suitable for printmaking.

News update: Fabriano Artistico watercolour paper has had a slight texture change. This will be of interest to artists who choose it for its ultra smooth surface.

Sennelier Soft Pastel Card is an artist quality high tooth texture pastel card with a velvety grain surface. The range of pastel card available in a range of colours, all of which are acid-free and lightfast. Please note: not for use with liquids or wet media.

Fabriano Artistico watercolour paper is mould made and is produced with 100% cotton. It is chlorine and acid free, guaranteeing long conservation and inalterability over time. The paper is sized both internally and externally, making it ideally absorbent and retaining its nature unaltered even if scratched. This paper is traditional white, without optical bleaching.

Fabriano Artistico watercolour papers have two deckle edges and are watermarked ‘FABRIANO+ARTISTICO’ on the short grain side. The high quality and ample offer of this paper satisfies the requirements of all professional artists and the most demanding amateurs.

Ideal for watercolour, tempera, gouache, acrylic, ink, charcoal, graphite and drawing. It is also suitable for printmaking.

News update: Fabriano Artistico watercolour paper has had a slight texture change. This will be of interest to artists who choose it for its ultra smooth surface.

Khadi Sketchbooks are filled with white rag handmade paper. This paper made from 100% long fibred cotton rag. It is internally sized (with a neutral pH size) and surface tub sized with gelatine.The 210gsm paper is trimmed on two of its exposed sides and the third edge has a beautiful deckle edge. The book is bound in sections with stitching. This allows each section to be opened up and the central page to be painted right across. A great travelling companion for any artist. Surface: Rough Size: 21 x 25cm Pages: 32

For finished artwork this high quality bristol weight board comes in two surfaces. Smooth is rated Very Good for mechanical drawing, air brush and marker along with pen & ink. Vellum is rated Very Good for graphite pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, sketching stick, mixed media, airbrush and oil pastel. Suitable media applications for smooth surface include: graphite pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, sketching stick, pen & ink, marker, mixed media, collage Size: 9" x 12" Weight: 100lb / 270gsm Sheets: 20 Surface: Smooth Pad: Tape bound

Pack of 10 cards, with no envelopes.

Grafix Dura-Lar is the Acetate alternative. This polyester film combines the best features of Mylar and Acetate to provide a highly versatile film.

Clear Dura-Lar .001" to .020" film is an ultra clear, glossy surface for protective coverings, layouts, color separations, window applications and overhead transparencies. Use as an artwork surface for permanent inks and markers.

Khadi White Rag paper is made from 100% long fibred cotton rag. It is internally sized (with a neutral pH size) and surface tub sized with gelatine. This 150gsm paper is acid free and made in India. Surface: Medium Size: 11 x 15cm Sheets: 20

Grafix Drafting Film is a polyester film with a one or two side matte translucent drawing surface. This film accepts lead, charcoal, graphite, coloured pencil, pen and ink with ease. It erases cleanly without smearing or leaving shadows.