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ART STARTS WITH THE RIGHT P WATERCOLOR

Lightweight Watercolor Fluid CP Fluid HP Watercolor Paper Travel Series WC

200gsm 30sht 228gsm 146gsm 15sht 15sht 300gsm Field Series WC 15sht

Fluid 100 CP Fluid 100 HP Fluid 100 CP 300lb

300gsm 300gsm 640gsm 300gsm 15sht 15sht 10sht 24sht WATERCOLOR

100% 22X30 SHEETS FABRIANO CANSON W INSOR STRATHMORE F L U I D 10 0 ARCHES ARTISTICO HERITAGE PROFESSIONAL GEMINI ● There is a wide 140LB/300GSM $8.66 $ 11. 2 5 $ 10 . 7 5 $ 12 . 0 0 $9.25 $9.79 range of paper and 300LB/640GSM $ 17 . 4 9 $25.80 $24.50 $27.50 $21.30 $21.59 formats available. ● The different are typically BLOCKS differentiated by: 140LB/300GSM 15 SHEET 20 SHEET 20 SHEET 20 SHEET 20 SHEET ● W EIGHT 6 X 12 $19.59 ● FIBERS USED ● SURFACE TEXTURE 9 X 12 $26.99 $55.90 $56.95 $64.00 $46.10 ● PRODUCTION METHOD 12 X 16 $4 5.89 8 0 . 9 5 ( 12 X 18 ) $95.00 $67.35 16 X 2 0 $64.29 $119.95 80.95 (14X20) $123.00

300LB/640GSM 10 SHEET 10 SHEET 9 X 12 $35.19 $55.00 12 X 16 $62.19 $80.05 WATERCOLOR ALPHA PAPER

22X30 SHEETS BIENFANG FABRIANO CANSON WATERCOLOR FLUID STUDIO MONTVAL STRATHMORE 400

140/300GSM $2.0 0 $3.96 $4.05 $3.80 $3.35

BLOCKS 140LB/300GSM 15 SHEET 15 SHEET 15 SHEET

4X6 $6.09 $10.05

6X8 $9.19

9 X 12 $ 15 . 7 9 $ 18 . 5 0 $17.99

12 X 16 $25.49 $31.65 23.29 (11X15)

16 X 2 0 $43.29 $39.85 36.79 (15X20) ● Watercolor Paper - Washes will not bleed on this heavyweight (140 lb / 228gsm), acid -free paper. Available in 15 - sheet, glue -bound pads in 9”x 12”, 11”x 15” and 18”x24” sizes, 18x24” size in 100 -sheet package or 22”x30” size in 25 - sheet package. ● Lightweight Watercolor Paper - 90lb (146gsm) watercolor paper that is ideal for use with any water -based media. Available in 15 -sheet, glue -bound pads or 25 - and 100 -sheet packages. This acid -free paper is offered in 9”x 12 and 11”x15” pads or 18”x24” and 22”x30” sheet packages. ● Fluid Watercolor Paper - Perfect not only for watercolors, but for colored , , acrylic washes, multimedia and more! Fluid is a 140 lb soft white paper that is available in multiple sizes ideal for any subject. The unique EASY - BLOCK method of binding allows the paper to be used as a pad or a block. With 15 sheets per block which are bound on two edges, paper removal is a breeze. Archival and acid -free it is made using the highest quality alpha cellulose. Available in both cold and hot press surface. 4x6, 4x8, 6x6, 6x8, 8x8, 6x12, 9x12, 12x12, 12x16, 16x16, 16x20, 18x24 and 22x30 sheets. Fluid watercolor paper is also available in the Field Series wire bound hard cover Journals in both cold and hot press surface in 5 artist friendly sizes. 6x6, 8x8, 7x10, 6x12 and 11x14. . ● Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper - Fluid 100 is produced at slow speeds to allow the control required to produce a strong, premium quality paper that is ideal for watercolor and other wet painting techniques as well as dry media. Made of 100% cotton, this natural white paper is internally and externally gelatin -sized to achieve an archival standard of permanence. Available in (140 lb (300 gsm) or 300 lb (640 gsm), in both cold press and hot press surface. Available in blocks, sheets, pochettes and rolls, this series offers artists the widest range of formats and sizes. ● Travel series Watercolor journals - These journals are bound in a beautiful linen book cloth and are produced for artists on the go. Each book includes 30 sheets of a 200gsm version of Fluid Watercolor paper. Acid free and available in 5 formats. 3.5x8.25, 5.25x8.25, 8.25x5.5, 8.25x8.25 and 10.5x8.25 SKETCH Bienfang Bienfang Sketch Hardcover Sketch Notesketch

70lb/114gsm 50lb/81gsm 30lb/49gsm 19lb 75sht 100sht 50&100sht 64sht

Custom Sketchbooks Field Series Sketch Flip Sketch Flexi Sketch Sketch Rolls

60lb/90gsm 60lb/90gsm 60lb/90gsm 60lb/90gsm 7-8lb 100sht 120sht 100sht 80sht SKETCH PADS

CANSON BIENFANG SKETCH STRATHMORE-545 CANSON ARTIST UNIVERSAL

100 SHEET 100 SHEET 100 SHEET 100 SHEET

5 0 L B / 8 1G S M 60LB/89GMS 65LB/96GMS 65LB/96GSM

5.5X8.5 $6.25 $8.85 $8.60 $8.60

8 . 5 X 11 $9.70

9 X 12 $ 12 . 8 1 $14.49 $ 14 . 3 5 $ 14 . 3 5

11X 14 $19.95 $19.95

14 X 17 $28.4 9 $28.95

18 X 2 4 $21.20

● Used prim arily for practice, com positions and quick studies. Sketch paper is not intended for finished . ● Generally a lighter tooth that works well with m ost dry m edia. ● Typically a lighter weight paper, 80-90 gsm , 50 -65lb. CUSTOM SKETCH

GLOBAL ART STRATHMORE CANSON

5.5X8.5 $2.22 $2.66 $2.58

9 X 12 $3.80 $4 .35 $4 .30

11X 14 $5.4 2 $5.99 $5.99

14 X 17 $7.90 $8.55 $8.69

● Provides CUSTOM dealer covers. ● 100 sht/60lb/90gsm ● Low minimums HARDCOVER SKETCHBOOKS

BIENFANG R egular SKETCHBOOK STRATHMORE CANSON CACHET HANDBOOK

75 SHEET 80 SHEET 80 SHEET 80 SHEET 80 SHEET

75LB/114GSM 60LB/89GSM 65LB/96GSM 70LB/110GSM 60LB/90GMS

9X6 $14.68 $13.89

10X7 $19.29 $21.05 $18.49

12X9 $19.39 $24.99 $25.70 $26.79 $23.99

11X14 $30.95 $33.69 $32.79

5 SIZES 6 SIZES 6 SIZES ● Hardcover Sketch - Features 75 sheets of superior quality, 70 lb (114gsm) paper protected by a durable polypropylene cover. Paper is acid -free and has a fine -tooth surface, making it ideal for use with pencil, & , charcoal or pastel. Available in 6x9 and 9x12. ● Bienfang Sketch - Wire -bound sketchbook containing 100 sheets of lightweight, general purpose paper (50 lb / 81 gsm). Great for learning new techniques with pencil and pen. Acid -free, this pad is available in 5.5x8.5, 8.5x11 and 11x14. ● Bienfang Newsprint - A must -have for any classroom setting, this rough surface texture paper is great for practicing or creating initial sketches and designs. Each glue bound pad contains 30 lb newsprint paper, either in 50 or 100 sheet counts. 18x24 and 20x26. ● Notesketch - This spiral -bound, paperback book combines a and sketchbook with pages that are half -lined and half blank, allowing artists to document and organize thoughts and creative ideas. Each book provides 64 pages of smooth, bright white, acid -free paper. 19 lb paper. 8.5x5.5 horizontal & 11x8.5, horizontal and vertical. ● Flip Sketch - Contains 100 sheets of high -quality, acid -free, 90 gsm sketch paper in a crowd -pleasing wire -o format with a significantly solid backing board.Available in 4 colors and 5 artist friendly sizes, 5 x 7, 6 x 6, 6 x 9, 8 x 8 and 9x 12. ● Flexi -Sketch - Contains a whopping 240 sheets of high -quality, acid -free, 90 gsm sketch paper bound into our unique soft -cover journal style sketchbook. This wonderful paper comes wrapped up in some seriously fun color too! 4 x 6, 7 x 5, 6 x 6, 6 x 9, 9x 6, 8 x 8, 11 x 8.5, 6 x 12, & 12x 9. ● Custom Sketchbooks - Are a great way to help retailers keep their name in front of their customers all year long and make more money on sketchbook sales. They are a high quality, customer designed sketchbook filled with 100 sheets of 60 lb./acid free paper and a heavy backing board for the perfect support. Available with perforated or non - perforated paper. 5.5x 8.5, 9 x 12, 11x14 & 14x 17. A very low minimum order required lets even the smallest retailer participate in this program. ● Field Sketch - Bound With A Superior Medium Weight General Purpose Sketch Paper. It Has A Slightly Textured Surface That Is Ideal For A Wide Range Of Dry Techniques. 60lb, 40 Sheets, 80 Pages. ● Sketch Rolls - Available in W hite and Canary, this lightweight roll paper is popular with architects, designers, and engineers. It's perfect for developmental sketches, preliminary detail renderings, and quick roughs. Reproduces well. 7½ lb sketching paper. DRAWING Field Series Drawing 160 Bienfang Bristol VellumBienfang Bristol Smo Bienfang DrawingBienfang Drawing-lightweight Drawing 160

114gsm 82gsm 160gsm 160gsm 238gsm 238gsm 30sht 50sht 24sht 40sht 20sht 20sht

Handbook Drawing PadField Series Kona Field Series Kona Travelogue Journals Toned Paper Toned Paper

130gsm 130gsm 130gsm 130gsm 64sht 30sht 40sht 36sht DRAWING

● D rawing paper is HANDBOOK BIENFANG STRATHMORE CANSON CANSON PURE a heavier weight DRAW ING DRAW ING PAPER 400 FOUNDATION W HITE that sketch paper and is typically 30 SHEET 30 SHEET 24 SHEET 24 SHEET 24 SHEET used for finished 80LB/130GSM 70LB/114GSM 80LB/130GSM 7 0 L B / 15 G S M 80LB/130GSM art.

4X6 $3.39 ● Although the surface texture 6X6 $3.99 varies, it usually 6X8 $4.69 5.00(5.5X8.5) will have m ore tooth and works 8X8 $5.29 well with all dry media, pen and 6 X 12 $5.4 9 ink as well as son 8 X 10 $5.79 $6.69 m arkers.

9 X 12 $7.99 $7.39 $ 8 . 15 $6.25 $8.55

11X 14 $ 11. 19 $8.34 $ 11. 15 $8.30 $ 11. 5 0

14X17(24SHT) $14.49 $14.95 $ 12 . 10

18X24(24 SHT) $22.99 $19.54 $22.49 $ 18 . 7 5 $23.60 DRAWING

BIENFANG LIGHTW EIGHT CANSON B IGGIE VALUE DRAW ING CANSON XL STRATHMORE 200 SKETCH

50 SHEET 100 SHEET 65 SHEET 125 SHEET

55LB /82GSM 50LB/74GSM 64LB/104GSM 50LB/74GSM

5.5X8.5 $3.4 9

9 X 12 $6.50 $9.95 $ 5 . 19 $10.45

12 X 9 $9.95

11X 14 $9.27 $ 12 . 15

14 X 17 $ 12 . 7 3 $ 15 . 10

18 X 2 4 21.05(50SHT) 20.99(35SHT) $36.75 DRAWING

HANDBOOK HEAVY D R A W I N G 16 0 STRATHMORE 400 CANSON CLASSIC CANSON C'A GRAIN

24 SHEET 24 SHEET 24 SHEET 20 SHEET

100LB/160GSM 100LB/163GSM 90LB/140GSM 111L B / 18 0 G S M

6X8 $4.99

8 X 10 $5.99 $73.99

9 X 12 $8.99 $9.39 $8.55 $8.55

11X 14 $13.99 $13.39 $ 11. 5 0

14 X 17 $14.99 $ 17 . 8 9 $ 15 . 10

18 X 2 4 $26.99 $26.76 $23.30 $23.60 ● Bienfang Drawing Paper - Features heavy -weight, 70lb. white drawing paper that is suitable for final artwork. This paper has just the right amount of tooth and withstands erasing and scraping,making it the ideal choice for techniques using pencil, charcoal, and pen & ink. The pad features wirebound construction and contains 30 sheets of acid -free paper. 9x12, 11x14 & 18x24 ● Bienfang Lightweight Drawing Paper - An ideal choice for the classroom , this lightweight white drawing paper is perfect for experimenting or practicing all dry media techniques. Its light tooth accepts graphite, and charcoal well. The pad features tape-bound construction and contains 50 sheets of 55lb acid-free paper made from 5 0 % r e c y c l e d f i b e r s . 9 x 12 , 11x 14 & 14 x 17 . ● Drawing 160 Paper - A premium, heavy- w eight, 100 lb (160 gsm), acid-free drawing paper that is perfect for all dry media, pen and ink and will accept a light wash.It is available in Field Series W irebound Hard Cover Journals and Micro Perforated Top Spiral Pads. The Field Series journals are available in 6x9, 8x8, 10x7, 12x9 & 14x11. Top spiral pads contain 24 sheets and are available in 6x8, 8x10, 9x12, 11x14, 14x17 & 18x24. ● Drawing Paper - Available in two surfaces, vellum and sm ooth, these glue-bound pads contain 20 sheets of 146 lb (238gsm), acid-free paper. The fine, vellum surface is ideal for use with , colored , charcoal and oil , while the smooth surface is excellent for use with pen & ink or markers. Available in 9”x 12”, 11” x 14 ” a n d 14 ” x 2 7 ” s i z e s . ● Travel Series Sketchbooks - These journals are produced specifically for artists on the go. Each book is bound with finely woven book cloth and features 128 buff colored blank pages, a durable elastic closure, and a useful clear plastic to hold notes.The heavyweight sheets are 130 gsm and acid free. They have a light, toothy surface that accepts pen-and-ink, pencil, markers, and light watercolor washes without buckling. The heavyweight paper found the in Travel series journals is also available in Micro-P erforated top spiral pads. 4 x6, 6x6, 6x8, 8x8, 6x12, 8x10, 9x12, 11x14, 14x17 and 18x24. 30 sheets per pad (24 sheets per pad - 14 x 17 & 18 x 2 4 ) . ● Kona Toned Paper -Perfect for use with a wide variety of light and dark media, toned paper is a favorite choice among artists for creating dynamic sketches with rich shading and brilliant highlights. Acid free, 130 gsm / 88lb. Kona paper has a medium tooth that is ideal for colored pencils as well as markers and . It is available in Field Series W irebound Hard Cover Journals( 6x6, 9x6, 8x8, 12x9 & 14x11) Micro Perforated Top Spiral Pads (6x8, 8x1, 9x12, 11x14, 14 x 17 ) a n d p a c k a g e d s h e e t s ( 9 x 12 & 18 x 2 4 ) 5 0 / s h t . PASTEL, PRINT MAKING & MIXED MEDIA

Pastel Premier Pastel Premier Panels Arnhem Mixed Media Marker

74gsm 8 1g s m 245gsm & 320gsm 50&100sht 40sht ● Pastel Premier - A truly unique pastel paper. Made from 100% cotton paper, double primed and coated with an aluminum oxide to produce the perfect surface for pastel painting. A final seal coat makes the surface extremely durable. Pastel Premier is preferred not only by pastel painters, but is used with oils, acrylics as well as other dry media. Pastel Premier is also available on a 4-ply conservation board that is acid free and neutral pH and 1/8" Eco Board that is sturdy, lightweight and made with environmentally friendly and sustainable materials. The new panels are available in 10 sizes, all colors and grits. ● Arnhem 1618 - This superior quality paper is 100% rag and acid-free with a vellum finish and two deckled edges is both internally and externally sized. The subtle grain combined with a smooth appearance allows a variety of media to take to the paper, while remaining a reliable surface for intricate detail. Arnhem 1618’s strong and highly absorbent fibers make it ideal for dry or dam p , allowing it to accept m ultiple layers of ink brilliantly. Available in white and warm white in 245 gsm and white in 320 gsm . This prem ium printing paper is available in pads, sheets and rolls in a variety of sizes to fit the needs of every artist. ● Bienfang Mixed Media pads are an excellent choice for a wide range of media, including watercolors, acrylics, pen & ink, pencils, markers, pastels, collage, and more. The fine texture surface accepts wet media well, erases easily and mixes well. Features 90lb ( 14 6 g s m ) p a p e r i n 5 . 5 x 8 . 5 , 9 x 12 a n d 11x 14 . ● Graphics 360™ Marker Paper Pad - Made from 100% rag, this ultra-smooth paper is highly translucent and will not bleed. Retains true color with both perm anent and watercolor m arkers. Glue-bound pad contains either 50 or 100 sheet counts of 13.5lb (51gsm), acid-free paper. Available in 9x12, 11x14 14x27 and 19x24 (50 sheets only) sizes. SPECIALITY

Gridded Quattro Multi-palette Canvasette Paper Parchment 100 Paper

Parchment Practice P Calligraphy ● Quattro journals have been created to present the rigbht size pad for the right purpose. Each cover is laminated and has rounded corners to make the pads more durable. All of the covers are scored and wrap to the back for easy use. Available in blank (110gsm), grid (90gsm) and lined (90gsm)with micro -perforated sheets. 2.5x3.5, 3.5x5.5. ● Designer Grid - Great for designing, drawing and pattern -making, this smooth surface texture paper is divided with non -reproducible blue lines that make for easy measuring. Each glue -bound pad contains 50 sheets of 19lb (75gsm), acid -free paper. Available in three grid sizes (4x4, 8x8 and 10x10) in 8.5x11, 11x17 and 17x22 (4x4 grid size only) sizes. ● Canvassete - this pad contains 10 sheets of heavy -weight (182lb) paper that features a coated -like texture. Perfect for practicing a wide range of painting and mixed media techniques.. Suitable for use with oils, acrylics, alkyds and tempera . 9x12, 12x16, 16x20 and 18x24. ● Multi -Palette Paper - This multi purpose paper pad provides a convenient and disposable coated surface for mixing oil or acrylic paints, making cleanup is a breeze. Each pad contains 50 sheets of 41lb smooth, coated -surface texture paper. 9x12, 12x16. ● Parchment 100 - Very transparent with a smooth surface for use with pencil, pen or markers. 70% transparent. 25 -lb weight. 40 gsm. ● Calligraphy Practice Pad - Glue -bound pad contains 50 sheets of smooth surface texture paper that is ideal for practicing italic lettering. This 19lb (74gsm), lined paper pad is available in a 9x12 size only. ● Calligraphy - Excellent, fine surface texture paper specifically designed for use with pen & ink. Each package contains 50 sheets of 60lb (74gsm), acid -free paper. Available in 8.5”x11 size in White, Gold and Assorted color packs. SPECIALITY PROJECT PAPER ● Folia Colored Sheets - 50 bright and intense colors to choose from, Folia paper accepts a range of artist media, cut and fold easily making this paper ideal for almost any creative project. Full and Half size sheets available. 100% recycled material / Acid Free / Free. 19.5x27.5 and 8.5x11.5. 74lb/130gsm and 140lb/270gsm.

● Folia - Artist papers designed and packaged to inspire the imagination of a wide range of consumers. All of our , speciality papers and rolls are manufactured by Max Bringmann Co in Germany. They are the leader in Europe for the art, hobby and office markets.

● Folia - features solid color on both sides —perfect for making animals without white edges! 50 sheets each of 10 colors. 500 sheets. Folia origami is available in a variety of sizes and papers from foil to transparent.

● Brushmaster - Poster /Banner Paper Rolls is 25yds.x24" of 18 lb. medium surface texture paper . Excellent with markers and pencil and . Great for banners and large scale artwork. PROJECT PAPER QUESTIONS WE GET ASKED

What is Hot Press and Cold Press Hot press has a very sm ooth finish with alm ost no tooth. Cold pressed has a texture that will fall between hot pressed and rough. Vellum Finish This is a slightly textured surface good for a variety of dry m edia. P late Finish Generally a finish that is very smooth and considered even smoother than a paper surface described as sm ooth.

What is the felt side? This is the top side of the fiber being formed during the process. W hile the pulp is still w et, a pattern or texture for the finished sheet is created with felts.

Are both sides of the paper the same? There are generally 2 sides to a sheet of paper. The felt side described above and the wire side which is the side with the wire mesh that the pulp moves across during the papermaking process. The felt side is often more random and generally a preferred side. A difference in sides from a m achine m ade paper is often difficult to identify.

Which is the correct side of the paper to use? You can use either side of a sheet of paper.

What is grain direction? Fibers will align them selves in a sim ilar direction during the paperm aking process. This creates the grain. P aper will old more easily with the grain than against the grain. What is a edge? This is the untrimmed, irregular edge of a handmade sheet of paper. There will be 2 deckle edges on a mould made machine. Deckle edges are created by tearing paper or with a stream of water during the paper making process.

What is neutral pH and acid free? The pH scale runs from 0 to 14. Neutral is 7. Paper is considered acid free when the pH level is above 7. Calcium carbonate is a buffing agent that is used to neutralize acidic elements that come into contact with the paper. Buffered paper will have a pH reading of 8.5 to 9.5. What is Archival? Archival is a measure in years that determines how long a paper will last until it begins to deteriorate. A rchival papers are often 100% cotton. Alpha cellulose papers are produced from pulp that has been processed more thoroughly and can meet the standards of permanence in ISO 9607.

What is ISO 9607? ISO is the International Organization for Standardization. This is the standard established for permanent papers of a conservation quality. The sheet must meet a variety of tests to be classified as a permanent sheet where longevity of several hundred years can be expected.

What is lignin? Lignin is the substance that binds cellulose fibers together in wood. Lignin left in the paper will break d own into a variety of different acids and greatly reduce the longevity of paper.

Is there a difference between cotton rag and cotton paper? The terms "rag" and "cotton" are often used interchangeably. However, rag specifically refers to papers made with cotton remnants. At one time, it was common for papers to consist of 100% cotton rag. Today, most fine art papers are made from 100% cotton linters or a combination of cotton rag and cotton linters. Rag fibers are longer fibers compared to cotton linters so they do provide extra strength. Cotton linters are pure cellulose fibers that are byproducts of cotton processing. Although the cotton linters' fibers are shorter than , they still offer outstanding strength and archival properties. What is Alpha Cellulose? Alpha cellulose is wood pulp that has been further processed and is considered to have the same archival characteristics as cotton paper.

What is mould made paper? Mould made papers simulate handmade paper but with a mechanical process. The mould is

What is FSC Certified? FSC stands for Forest Steward Council. This is an international non -profit organization dedicated to promot ing responsible forestry. FSC certifies forests all over the world to ensure they meet the highest environmental and social standards. The FSC logo assures that the resources used for the paper produced come from responsibly managed and sustainable forests.

What is GSM? This is an acronym that stands for grams per square meter. It is The paper weigh in gsm represents the weig ht of 1 square meter of the paper identified.

Is your paper vegan? Yes, when it uses starch .

What is the sizing? Sizing is either starch, gelatin or synthetic. It is added internally or externally to paper to help contro l how quickly paper soaks up anything liquid.