Drawing Album SMLT A4 200 g/m², 20 sheets

SMLT Drawing Album A4 with 20 sheets of 200 g/m² paper provides a compact and robust surface for sketching, studies and mixed-media experiments. The A4 format offers a balance between portability and working area for both quick sketches and more detailed drawings. The heavier 200 g/m² paper is intended to improve handling of dry media such as pencil, charcoal and pastel, and it tolerates light wet techniques like ink washes or diluted watercolour without excessive buckling.

Advantages

The album combines a convenient A4 size with thick, textured sheets that reduce show-through and tearing when erasing. The paper weight supports layering and blending of dry media and accepts light wet applications, making it versatile for a variety of traditional techniques. The 20-sheet capacity keeps the album lightweight for transport while still providing multiple surfaces for practice and finished work.

Suitable for

• Sketching and life drawing with pencil, charcoal and graphite
• Pastel studies and dry-media blending
• Ink washes and light mixed-media techniques
• Art classes, workshops and on‑the‑go sketching

Key specifications

• Format: A4 (210 × 297 mm)
• Paper weight: 200 g/m²
• Sheets: 20
• Paper surface: slightly textured, suitable for dry media and light wet techniques
• Binding: single pad/album format for easy page removal and storage

How to use

Begin by selecting suitable media for the 200 g/m² paper: pencils, charcoal, graphite sticks and soft pastels perform well; for light wet work use diluted inks or light watercolour washes and avoid heavy saturation. Work on a flat surface or an angled drawing board to maintain consistent pressure and control. Allow any applied washes to dry fully before continuing to layer dry media. When removing sheets, detach carefully along the binding to prevent tearing and store finished pages flat or in a portfolio to avoid bending.

Usage recommendations

For best results, test unfamiliar wet materials on a spare sheet first to assess drying time and possible buckling. Use fixative sprays for charcoal and pastel works to reduce smudging, and keep the album protected from prolonged humidity to preserve paper flatness and surface texture.