Strathmore Drawing Pad 18"x24" Wire-Bound, 25 Sheets — 70 lb Medium Surface, Acid-Free

This wire-bound pad combines a reliable medium surface with micro-perforated pages so artists can work large, remove sheets cleanly, and present finished pieces without sacrificing erasability or texture. The 70 lb (114 gsm) acid-free sheets are intended to balance durability and flexibility for classroom practice, studies, or finished artwork.

What makes this paper suitable for sketching and finished drawings?

The medium surface texture gives enough tooth to hold graphite, charcoal, and pastel while remaining forgiving for erasing and refining marks. Its 70 lb weight prevents excessive buckling with dry media and accepts light marker and mixed-media touches without immediate bleed-through.

• Medium surface for layered shading and blending
• 70 lb / 114 gsm weight supports heavier pencil and pastel work
• Acid-free paper helps preserve artworks over time
• Micro-perforated edges for neat removal and presentation

How does the wire-bound format affect studio and classroom use?

Wire binding keeps pages secure while allowing the pad to lie flat for comfortable drawing across the full sheet. Artists can flip through studies quickly, work on a single sheet detached from the pad, or tear pages away neatly to frame or scan.

• Wire-bound construction for flat, stable drawing surface
• Micro-perforations let you remove sheets without ripping
• Large 18"x24" format suitable for figure drawing, landscapes, and design layouts
• 25 sheets provides enough volume for multi-session projects

Which media perform best on this Strathmore paper?

The pad is optimised for dry media—graphite, coloured pencil, charcoal, and sketching sticks respond especially well to its medium tooth. It also handles soft pastel and oil pastel; light marker use and mixed-media applications are possible but may vary by marker type and layering.

• Excellent: graphite, coloured pencil, charcoal, sketching sticks
• Good: soft pastel, oil pastel, light marker use
• Not intended for heavy wet-media or saturated ink washes
• Suitable for final artwork and student projects alike

How do sheet size and paper weight affect presentation and framing?

The substantial 18"x24" sheets give ample room for composition and detail, making them ideal for pieces you plan to frame or exhibit. At 70 lb / 114 gsm, sheets are thick enough to mount or mat with standard archival methods while remaining manageable for scanning and reproduction.

• Large size supports scale and compositional freedom
• Weight compatible with common matting and framing techniques
• Acid-free paper contributes to long-term preservation
• Micro-perforated removal preserves edge quality for presentation

Who is this for: The Strathmore 300 Series 18"x24" wire-bound pad is aimed at students, art-class instructors, and practicing artists who want a dependable medium-surface paper for sketching, study pieces, and finished dry-media work. It’s especially useful for figure drawing, design exercises, and mixed-media sketches where a balance of erasability and texture matters. Made in the USA, this pad provides a reliable, classroom-ready option when you need a large-format surface with easy sheet removal and consistent performance.