Premium Mixed Media Paper for Serious Artists and Versatile Techniques

Strathmore 500 Series Mixed Media Pads are crafted for artists who work across multiple mediums and demand the highest performance from their paper. Designed to handle both wet and dry techniques, these pads feature a durable vellum surface and internally sized, 100% cotton paper that stands up to everything from watercolor and gouache to ink, pencil, and collage.

The vellum finish offers just the right texture for detailed drawing and smooth paint application, while the internal sizing prevents buckling and allows for rich, controlled washes. Archival-quality and acid-free, these pads are built to preserve your work for years. Some formats also include Smyth-sewn binding, allowing the pages to lie flat—perfect for working across full spreads or creating cohesive art journals.

Key Features

• 100% cotton, archival-quality paper
• Internally sized to accept wet media without buckling
• Durable vellum surface supports both fine detail and broad strokes
• Acid-free for lasting preservation
• Available in some formats with Smyth-sewn binding for flat opening

Perfect For

• Watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and ink
• Graphite, colored pencil, pen, marker, pastel, and collage
• Mixed media layering and experimentation
• Artists seeking high-performance paper for finished work
• Art journaling or sketchbooks that combine dry and wet media