Strathmore has crafted a line of papers perfect for the demands of mixed-media applications that blend wet and dry media with collage elements! great for sketches and quick studies. The tape-bound 400 Series pads are excellent for illustrations or completed artwork. The 400 Series Mixed Media pads feature artist-grade papers that combine the characteristics of a watercolor paper with the finish of a drawing paper. Both series are ideal for works in graphite, colored pencil, charcoal, pastel, watercolor, marker, pen and ink, gouache, acrylic, collage, and almost any art media combination!