CANSON drawing paper Mi-Teintes block 240 x 320 mm, 20 sheets, 160 g/m², one side honeycomb texture

CANSON Mi-Teintes drawing paper block contains 20 sheets of 160 g/m² fine art paper, each sheet sized 240 x 320 mm. The block is manufactured for dry and mixed media and presents two distinct surfaces: one smooth side for precise pencil and ink work and one side with a honeycomb (beehive) texture that enhances the grip and visual depth of charcoal, pastel and pencil applications. The weight and tooth of the paper make it suitable for sketches, studies, illustrations and textured backgrounds while remaining compatible with fixatives and light mixed-media layering.

Advantages

The block provides a balanced combination of surface options in a compact format: a smooth face for detailed drawing and a honeycomb-textured face that improves adherence and tonal variation for dry media. The 160 g/m² weight offers moderate stiffness, reducing show-through and allowing for erasing and reworking without rapid wear. The format of 240 x 320 mm is convenient for studio practice, travel sketching and classroom use, while the 20-sheet quantity keeps individual projects separate and manageable.

Suitable for

• Charcoal drawings and pastel work that benefit from textured tooth
• Pencil and graphite sketches on the smooth side for detail
• Mixed-media studies combining dry media with light layering
• Illustrations, composition studies and textured backgrounds
• Art classes, workshops and portable sketching

When it may not be suitable

This paper is designed primarily for dry and light mixed media; heavy wet techniques such as saturated watercolor, heavy acrylic washes or oil painting are not recommended because the 160 g/m² weight cannot reliably withstand prolonged wetting or heavy impasto. If you need archival, heavyweight support for extensive mixed-media layering or framing under glass with heavy adhesives, a heavier or specially sized paper would be more appropriate.

Key specifications

• Sheet size: 240 x 320 mm
• Number of sheets: 20
• Paper weight: 160 g/m²
• Surfaces: one smooth side, one honeycomb (beehive) textured side
• Intended media: dry media and light mixed media (charcoal, pastel, pencil, graphite, light fixatives)

How to use

Select the surface that best matches your technique: use the textured honeycomb side to maximize pigment hold and tonal variation for charcoal and pastel work, and use the smooth side for precise pencil, ink or graphite details. Tape the edges lightly if you need a clean border, or clamp the sheet to a drawing board for stability during vigorous erasing or blending. Apply fixative in thin, even layers when working with pastels or charcoal to reduce smudging, and allow adequate drying time before stacking sheets.

What to consider before purchase

• Intended media: best suited for dry media and light mixed-media techniques
• Sheet weight: 160 g/m²—moderate stiffness, not ideal for heavy washes
• Surface preference: choose based on whether you need textured tooth or a smooth finish
• Quantity: 20 sheets per block—consider multiple blocks for larger projects or frequent use

Usage recommendations

For even results with charcoal and pastel, work from light to dark and fix in several light sprays rather than one heavy coat. Test the textured side with sample strokes to determine blending and lifting behavior before starting a final piece.