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Art Pads & Paper

Art paper and pads in NZ, sorted by weight so you can match the paper to the paint. The number to look for is gsm (grams per square metre). Heavier paper takes more water before it buckles. Most of our pads are Mont Marte, from 60gsm tracing paper up to 300gsm cotton watercolour blocks.

Which gsm for which medium

  • 60 to 110gsm: tracing paper, marker pads and everyday sketchbooks. Pencil, pen and fineliner. Wet paint will wrinkle it.
  • 140 to 150gsm: sketch pads and journals. Graphite, charcoal, pastel and markers, with a light wash at most.
  • 180 to 200gsm: watercolour pads and mixed media. Light washes and practice pieces. Expect a little cockling with very wet work.
  • 300gsm: cotton watercolour blocks. Takes heavy washes and lifting, and stays flatter. This is the one for finished watercolour pieces.

Painting in acrylic or oil? Use a canvas pad instead of paper. Doing NCEA? Most schools ask for an A3 or A4 visual diary, so check your list first.

Not sure about hot press, cold press and rough? Our watercolour paper guide explains the surfaces, and the watercolour papers page has just the wet-media stock.

Frequently asked questions

What gsm paper do I need for watercolour?

180gsm is fine for practice and light washes. For finished work or lots of water, use 300gsm. Cotton paper holds water longer and lets you lift colour back out.

Can I use acrylic paint on paper?

Yes, on heavier paper (200gsm or more) or a canvas pad. On thin sketch paper the paint will wrinkle it.

What's the difference between a sketch pad and a visual diary?

A sketch pad is loose sheets for drawing practice. A visual diary is a bound book for keeping ideas, notes and studies together, which is what NCEA art teachers usually ask for.

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    Cotton Watercolour Paper Artiste 200gsm A4 (11.7 x 8.3in) 10 Sheets

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    Signature Double Thick Canvas 30.5 x 30.5cm

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    Signature Canvas Pad 10 Sheet A5

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