Canson® XL Drawing Paper is a versatile, student-friendly drawing surface designed for everyday sketching, drawing, and technique development. Featuring a bright white color and light grain texture, this paper provides the ideal balance of smoothness and tooth for a variety of dry media applications.
The medium tooth surface grips graphite, charcoal, pastel, and colored pencil while still allowing for clean erasing and controlled mark-making. Its lightweight yet durable construction also supports pen work and light wash techniques, making it an excellent choice for classroom assignments, studio exercises, and creative exploration.
Acid-free for longer-lasting artwork, Canson XL Drawing Paper is a dependable choice for students, hobbyists, and artists seeking quality performance at an affordable price.
Features
- Bright white drawing paper
- Light grain textured surface
- Medium tooth for dry media
- Acid-free
- Erases cleanly
- Suitable for multiple drawing techniques
- Lightweight yet durable
- Ideal for classroom and studio use
- Excellent value for students
Specifications
- Size: 18" x 24"
- Weight: 70 lb. (114 gsm)
- Surface: Light Grain / Medium Tooth
- Color: Bright White
- Acid-Free
- Format: Single Sheet
Ideal For
- Graphite pencil
- Colored pencil
- Charcoal
- Pastel
- Pen & ink
- Sketching
- Figure drawing
- Illustration
- Light wash techniques
- Classroom projects
Medium Tooth Surface
The lightly textured surface provides:
- Good graphite adhesion
- Improved charcoal retention
- Smooth blending capabilities
- Controlled pencil application
- Clean erasing performance
Perfect for both detailed work and expressive sketching.
Great for Learning & Practice
Canson XL Drawing Paper is especially popular for:
- Art classes
- Student portfolios
- Technique exercises
- Life drawing
- Daily sketching
- Studio studies
Its balance of performance and affordability makes it a classroom favorite.
Acid-Free Quality
Acid-free construction helps:
- Reduce yellowing over time
- Preserve artwork longer
- Maintain paper strength
- Improve archival stability
Suitable for both practice work and finished drawings.
Perfect For
Students
- Drawing fundamentals
- Class assignments
- Portfolio preparation
Hobby Artists
- Sketching
- Journaling
- Creative exploration
Studio Artists
- Preliminary studies
- Figure drawing
- Concept development
