CANSON drawing pad Acrylic, 297 x 420 mm, 400 g/m², 10 sheets, canvas texture, short-side glued

CANSON drawing pad Acrylic contains 10 sheets of heavyweight 400 g/m² paper in A3 format (297 x 420 mm) with a canvas (linen) texture designed for acrylic paints and other heavy or wet techniques. Sheets are short-side glued for secure binding and easy tear-off. The textured surface gives tooth and resistance suitable for building layers of paint, mixed media work and experimental techniques while remaining dimensionally stable under heavy applications of acrylic and water-based mediums.

Advantages

The 400 g/m² weight provides stiffness and durability so sheets can be worked on without additional mounting. Canvas texture mimics traditional linen surfaces, improving paint adhesion and allowing visible brushstrokes and impasto effects. Short-side glued binding keeps pads compact and enables quick removal of individual sheets. The paper is suitable for repeated layering and controlled wet work, reducing buckling compared with lighter papers.

Suitable for

• Acrylic painting and impasto techniques
• Mixed media combining acrylics, inks and collages
• Student work, studies and practice pieces
• Experiments with heavy or water-based mediums

When it may not be suitable

This pad is intended for acrylics and heavy wet techniques; it is thicker and more textured than typical drawing paper, so it may not be ideal for fine detailed pencil drawings or very smooth glazing techniques that require a slick surface. Extremely wet techniques using large volumes of water may still cause some slight surface deformation despite the heavy weight.

Key specifications

• Sheet size: 297 x 420 mm (A3)
• Paper weight: 400 g/m²
• Surface texture: canvas (linen) grain
• Number of sheets: 10
• Binding: glued at short side for easy tear-off

How to use

Work on individual sheets removed from the pad or keep the page in the pad for added support while painting. For heavy applications, allow each layer to dry before adding subsequent layers to avoid lifting or unwanted texture changes. Use appropriate brushes, palette knives and mediums for acrylics; if using water-based techniques, control water quantity and blot excess moisture to maintain surface integrity. When finished, allow pieces to dry flat before framing or mounting.

What to consider before purchase

• Intended medium: designed primarily for acrylics and heavy wet media
• Surface texture: canvas grain may affect fine-line work
• Quantity: 10 sheets per pad—consider extra pads for longer projects
• Sheet size: A3 (297 x 420 mm) fits common frames and workspaces

Usage recommendations

For best results with the CANSON Acrylic pad, work in thin to moderate layers, let paint dry between layers, and use a palette knife or stiff brushes to exploit the canvas texture. Store pads flat and avoid prolonged exposure to humidity to preserve flatness and adhesion.