Strathmore 400 Series Watercolor Pads – 140 lb. Cold Press

Strathmore 400 Series Watercolor Pads offer exceptional quality for artists looking to explore and refine watercolor techniques. This intermediate-grade, acid-free paper is a favorite among watercolorists of all experience levels for its fine and even wash performance, along with its strong surface that allows lifting, scraping, and reworking without damage.

Each pad features 140 lb. (300 gsm) cold press paper in a natural white tone, with a traditional texture that’s versatile enough for wet-on-wet, glazing, and dry brush applications. The durable surface maintains integrity even with multiple layers or water-heavy techniques.

Pads are wire-bound for easy page turning, and sheets are true-size when removed from the binding.

Features:

• Weight: 140 lb. / 300 gsm

• Surface: Cold press

• Color: Natural white

• Medium/Texture: Moderate tooth for various techniques

• Durability: Resists warping, great for lifting/scraping

• Binding: Wire-bound; true sheet size when removed

• Format: Available in a variety of pad sizes

• Acid-free and archival quality

• Ideal for students, hobbyists, and professional artists

Ideal For:

• Watercolor painting

• Gouache

• Ink wash

• Wet-on-wet techniques

• Lifting & scraping

• Finished artwork & practice studies