Strathmore 300 Series Newsprint – Smooth & Rough, 32 lb

Strathmore 300 Series Newsprint is a classic choice for students, hobbyists, and professionals looking for an affordable and reliable paper for practice and preliminary work. This natural-toned, heavier-weight 32 lb (52 g/m²) paper comes in both Smooth and Rough surfaces, giving artists flexible options for a range of dry media techniques.

The Smooth surface is ideal for detailed line work and pencil control, while the Rough surface offers more texture for charcoal, sketching sticks, and expressive strokes. Whether you're warming up, teaching a class, or refining your technique, Strathmore 300 Newsprint provides the perfect surface for experimentation and practice.

Product Details:

• Weight: 32 lb (52 g/m²)

• Size: 24" x 36" sheets, 500 per pack

• Available in:

  • Smooth – for graphite and colored pencil

  • Rough – for charcoal, graphite, and sketching sticks

• Natural-toned paper for realistic value studies

• Economical option for classrooms, studios, and sketch practice

• Not recommended for permanent or archival work

Perfect For:

• Life drawing classes

• Pencil and charcoal studies

• Gesture and warm-up sketching

• Student use and classroom bulk supplies