Versatile Toned Paper for Light and Dark Media in Mixed Techniques

Strathmore 400 Series Toned Mixed Media Pads offer a unique combination of strength, versatility, and tonal depth—perfect for artists who work across a variety of mediums. This high-performance paper blends the durable, wet-media-ready surface of Strathmore’s Mixed Media paper with the mid-tone backgrounds of their popular Toned Sketch line.

At 184 lb. (300 gsm), this heavyweight paper features a medium-textured surface that handles both wet and dry media with ease. The toned surface—available in warm and cool options—provides a natural middle value, helping artists clearly define highlights and shadows without needing to tone the page themselves. Made from 100% recycled fiber with 30% post-consumer content, these pads are also an eco-friendly choice for everyday use or finished works.

Key Features

• Heavyweight 184 lb. (300 gsm) toned mixed media paper
• Medium surface with the absorbency of watercolor paper and feel of a drawing sheet
• Made in the USA from 100% recycled fiber (30% post-consumer waste)
• Acid-free for long-term preservation
• Ideal for both light and dark media

Perfect For

• Watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and ink
• Graphite, colored pencil, charcoal, and gel pens
• Collage, mixed media layering, and finished artwork
• Artists looking to create strong value contrast with a natural mid-tone background
• Environmentally conscious creatives working in a range of techniques