Introducing Strathmore visual journals—high-performing papers & heavy-duty features engineered to meet the intense demands of your creative process. The removable cover sheet reveals a subtle, hand-illustrated cover design. The wire binding allows the journal to lie flat & open up 360 degrees. So feel free to reflect, explore, create & mix it up any way you please. Visual journaling is where your creative process can flourish. It's a no-pressure playground where imperfection is perfectly amazing. Mixed media paper—our premium mixed media paper is internally sized for wet media & features a durable vellum finish, making it ideal for various drawing techniques. It is excellent for use with watercolor, gouache, acrylic, graphite, pen & ink, markers, pastel, & collage. Additionally, it is archival quality & lignin-free, ensuring the longevity & preservation of your artwork. The Strathmore legacy—the history of Strathmore paper company began on st. Patrick's day in 1892 when its founder, Horace moses, opened the mittineague paper mill in west Springfield, ma. Strathmore has been a leading supplier of fine art papers for 130 years & founded with the belief that better paper makes better art. Strathmore provides artists of all levels with one of the widest ranges of quality surfaces for producing beautiful works of art, no matter the choice of medium. Listening to the needs of artists & providing inspiration, education, & innovating new products is at the core of what matters to Strathmore.

• Strathmore paper made for professional artists—visual journals feature our best-level surface, recommended for collegiate art students, artists & hobbyists creating pieces worth publicizing
• Extra heavyweight mixed media paper—100% cotton, 3-ply surface is internally sized for wet media like watercolor, acrylic & gouache
• Vellum finish for mixed media drawings—paper tooth is excellent for drawing techniques using graphite, pen and ink, colored pencil, marker, & pastel
• Layer with confidence—can stand up to multiple layers of media applications & is acid-free, lignin-free & archival
• Lay flat, durable & portable—constructed with a durable cover, sturdy wire binding & chipboard backing; take your sketchbook wherever inspiration strikes & never miss a creative moment
• Strathmore: the artist's choice—choosing an art surface is one of the most important decisions an artist makes in determining the outcome of their work. Artists choose Strathmore.