Trusted by artists since 1893, the Strathmore 500 Series 2-Ply Vellum Bristol Pad offers exceptional quality for illustration, drawing, and mixed media. Made from 100% cotton, this premium bristol features a lightly textured vellum surface that provides enough tooth to grip dry media while remaining smooth enough for detailed line work.
Containing 15 sheets of heavyweight 2-ply (152 lb. / 250 gsm) paper, this 11" × 14" pad is ideal for everything from graphite sketches and charcoal drawings to marker renderings and pen-and-ink illustrations. It also performs well with airbrush techniques, oil pastel, collage, and light washes.
Features
- Premium 100% cotton bristol paper
- 2-ply construction for strength and durability
- Lightly textured vellum surface
- 15 heavyweight sheets per pad
- 152 lb. / 250 gsm paper weight
- Acid-free and archival quality
- Excellent for fine art and illustration
- Designed for professional and serious student use
Specifications
- Series: 500
- Surface: Vellum
- Ply: 2-Ply
- Size: 11" × 14"
- Sheet Count: 15 sheets
- Weight: 152 lb. / 250 gsm
- Material: 100% Cotton
Recommended Media
- Graphite pencil
- Colored pencil
- Charcoal
- Sketching sticks
- Pen and ink
- Technical pens
- Markers
- Soft pastel
- Oil pastel
- Airbrush
- Mixed media
- Light washes
- Collage
Not recommended for traditional watercolor techniques.
Tooth for Versatile Techniques
The vellum finish offers a subtle texture that grips dry media beautifully, allowing for rich layering and expressive mark-making while still supporting detailed ink work and smooth illustrations.
Professional Cotton Performance
Crafted from 100% cotton fibers, this archival-quality bristol pad delivers outstanding durability and longevity, making it suitable for finished artwork, commissions, and portfolio pieces.
