Cotton Drawing Backing KOH-I-NOOR 18x24 cm — 430610

Cotton Drawing Backing KOH-I-NOOR 18x24 cm is a compact, textile-based support designed for drawing and light painting studies. The 18×24 cm format provides a portable working area that simulates canvas texture while remaining lightweight and easy to carry. The cotton surface accepts dry media such as graphite, charcoal, pastel and colored pencils, and is suitable for limited wet techniques and preparatory sketches where a natural textile feel is preferred.

Advantages

The cotton backing offers a subtly textured surface that enhances tonal work and blending with dry media. Its compact size makes it convenient for travel, classroom use and quick studies. The natural cotton composition provides stable adhesion for media without the stiffness of traditional board supports, enabling comfortable handling and framing options for small finished pieces.

Suitable for

• Sketching and practice drawings
• Charcoal, graphite and pastel studies
• Preliminary compositions and small mixed-media experiments
• Art classes, workshops and portable study work

Key specifications

• Material: cotton textile surface
• Size: 18 × 24 cm
• Surface texture: moderate tooth suitable for dry media
• Format: compact, portable sheet for handheld work
• Recommended media: graphite, charcoal, pastel, colored pencil, light washes

How to use

Work on the cotton backing as you would on a small canvas or textured drawing sheet. Secure the sheet to a drawing board or clipboard if additional support is needed. Begin with light marks to test how the chosen media interact with the cotton surface; build layers gradually when using pastel or charcoal and fix if necessary with a suitable fixative. For light wet techniques, apply minimal water and allow thorough drying to prevent warping.

Usage recommendations

For best results with dry media, use a kneaded eraser for highlights and a soft brush for gentle blending. When experimenting with light washes, pretest on a corner to confirm drying behavior. Store flat or in a protective portfolio to preserve surface texture and prevent creasing.