Paper for Pastel, Charcoal & Pencil

Paper for drawing and sketching with pencil, charcoal and pastel. A smooth paper such as cartridge paper or Bristol paper will allow for fine detailed drawings using graphite, while chalky soft pastels will require a paper with a bit of grab such as the textured Ingres, Murano and Mi Teintes. Sketchbooks & Mixed Media often contain a medium grain paper which allows for application of pencil, charcoal, soft pastel, pen, ink and washes. Further options to explore are the Watercolour Papers which provide a choice of smooth (hot pressed), medium grain (cold pressed) and the super textured rough surface.