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. Watercolor paper—our intermediate grade watercolor paper features a cold press texture, offering just the right amount of tooth for detailed work and smooth color blending. Its surface enhances color vibrancy, keeping pigments luminous and true to your palette even after drying. Versatile and reliable, it accommodates mixed media techniques like ink, gouache, and light acrylics for creative experimentation. 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
• Our most loved watercolor paper—a strong, versatile, coldpress surface in a natural white finish is ideal for exquisite watercolor effects & resists warping or buckling under multiple layers of paint
• Hand-illustrated cover—removable cover sheet reveals a classic, subtle, dark brown design you'll be proud to carry with you to work, class or coffee shops
• Great for technical practice & final masterpieces—quality archival & acid-free surface recommended for perfecting technique & displaying finished artwork in showcases, galleries or online marketplaces
• 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.