Designed for artists who demand archival quality and exceptional performance, Strathmore 500 Series Vellum Bristol Board combines durable 100% cotton construction with a lightly textured vellum surface that excels across a wide range of drawing and illustration techniques.
The medium-toothed finish provides enough texture to grip dry media while remaining smooth enough for crisp pen work and marker applications. Available in 23" × 29" sheets in both 2-ply and 3-ply thicknesses, this professional-grade bristol board is ideal for finished artwork, commissions, and portfolio pieces.
Features
- Premium 100% cotton bristol board
- Medium vellum surface with subtle tooth
- Available in 2-ply and 3-ply thicknesses
- Acid-free and archival quality
- Excellent strength and durability
- Supports detailed drawing and layered techniques
- Ideal for professional artists and illustrators
- Suitable for a wide variety of dry and mixed media
Specifications
- Series: 500
- Surface: Vellum
- Size: 23" × 29"
- Available Ply: 2-Ply (152 lb. / 250 gsm), 3-Ply (228 lb. / 375 gsm)
- Material: 100% Cotton
Recommended Media
- Graphite pencil
- Colored pencil
- Charcoal
- Sketching sticks
- Pen and ink
- Markers
- Soft pastel
- Oil pastel
- Mixed media
- Light washes
- Collage
Not recommended for traditional watercolor techniques.
A Versatile Surface for Fine Art
The vellum finish strikes an ideal balance between texture and smoothness, allowing artists to build layers of graphite and colored pencil while maintaining excellent control with ink, markers, and other precision media.
Built for Archival Performance
Made from 100% cotton fibers, Strathmore 500 Series Bristol Board is engineered for longevity and professional presentation. Its heavyweight construction resists wear and supports demanding techniques without compromising surface quality.
