The Strathmore 400 Series Pastel Pad contains a textured finish paper perfect for pastels. Ideal for all kinds of pastels -- oil, soft, and hard --- this pad provides the perfect format for bringing your creations to life. The Strathmore 400 Series Pastel Pad comes with a range of assorted neutral colors to compliment your artwork. Paper is our art form, and we celebrate artists. We have kept the tradition of creating beautiful, high-performing papers alive for over 125 years. Choice of paper is one of the most important decisions an artist makes in determining the outcome of their work. No matter your choice of medium, you can be confident Strathmore paper will enhance your artistic efforts. Great for creating artwork using a variety of pastels Ideally textured and suitable colors for pastels 80 lb./118 gsm. acid free 9"x12" Glue Bound