--- product_id: 4684436 title: "Strathmore Tan Drawing 400 Series Toned Sketch Pad, 9\"x12\", 50 Sheets" brand: "strathmore" price: "$38.89" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Strathmore" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/4684436-strathmore-tan-drawing-400-series-toned-sketch-pad-9x12-50 store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 80 lb heavyweight paper 9x12 inch ideal sketch size 30% post-consumer recycled fiber Strathmore Tan Drawing 400 Series Toned Sketch Pad, 9"x12", 50 Sheets **Brand:** strathmore **Price:** $38.89 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Elevate your sketches with eco-friendly flair and pro-level texture! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Strathmore Tan Drawing 400 Series Toned Sketch Pad, 9"x12", 50 Sheets by strathmore - **How much does it cost?** $38.89 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/4684436-strathmore-tan-drawing-400-series-toned-sketch-pad-9x12-50) ## Best For - strathmore enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted strathmore brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Durable & Portable:** Wire-bound with micro-perforated sheets for easy removal and on-the-go inspiration without compromise. - β€’ **Eco-Chic Creativity:** Craft your art sustainably with 30% post-consumer recycled fibersβ€”because style meets responsibility. - β€’ **Smudge-Resistant Finish:** Matte 80 lb paper holds color and resists smearing, keeping your work crisp and gallery-ready. - β€’ **Versatile Medium Surface:** Perfectly balanced toned tan paper enhances both light and dark media for dynamic sketches. - β€’ **Highlight Your Masterpiece:** Toned tan background makes highlights pop and shadows deepen, elevating every stroke. ## Overview The Strathmore 400 Series Wire Bound Toned Sketch Pad features 50 sheets of 9x12 inch, 80 lb acid-free paper made with 30% post-consumer recycled fiber. Its medium toned tan surface is optimized for both light and dark media, including graphite, charcoal, and colored pencils. The wire binding and micro-perforated sheets allow easy removal, making it a durable, portable choice for artists seeking quality and sustainability. ## Description Strathmore Tan Toned Sketch Pad paper is perfect for light and dark media including graphite, chalk, charcoal, sketching stick, markers, china markers, colored pencils, pens and white gel pens. Pad is made of 100% recycled material containing 30% post-consumer fiber and is wire bound with actual size sheets when removed at micro perforation or trimmed at the wire binding. Pad measuring 9 x 12 inches contains 50 sheets of 80 lb basis weight paper. Review: Cute! - Paper is nice, color shows up well! Haven't had any bleeding issues! Review: Great quality toned paper sketchbooks for a variety of (mostly) dry media at an excellent price point. - I absolutely love these toned paper books. The quality is very good and the price point is excellent. I also love that they use 30% post-consumer fibers and are, therefore, more environmentally friendly than virgin sketchbooks. I have the toned tan and toned gray books in multiple sizes. I use them mostly for sketching in the field with graphite, colored pencil, oil pastels and micron pens, dip pens or fast drying markers. I use the tone of the paper for my mid tone values, then build form with added lights and darks. Even quick gesture sketches have more innate character than those drawn on plain white paper. They offer a nice change of pace from my usual white watercolor sketchbooks. The paper in these books is 80 lb (118 gsm) weight, so it is ideal for dry media. The pages can be lightly sanded to add tooth for soft pastels/pencils, though I think oil pastels or artist crayons work better, since they tend to stay in place. The pages will also accept very light watercolor, gouache or acrylic painting techniques, such as dry brushing in small areas, but are guaranteed to buckle if the paper gets too wet. So, if you use any wet media beyond alcohol-based inks, exercise some caution. In addition to these books, I also have the Strathmore 400 Series Artagain black paper pads, which contain a even higher percentage of recycled fiber (50%) and I enjoy those, as well, for working from dark to light. In those I tend to work with oil pastels, colored pencils, artist crayons, acrylic inks and/or some gouache. If these books were offered in other neutral tones, I'm sure I'd buy them, as well. ## Features - Medium surface toned sketch paper - Acid-free - Post-consumer fiber - For light and dark media - 80lb - 50 sheet pad - 9-x-12-inch ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B008D2TU76 | | Best Sellers Rank | #3,788 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #50 in Sketchbooks & Notebooks | | Brand | Strathmore | | Brand Name | Strathmore | | Color | Toned Tan | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 18,515 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00012017412097 | | Item Dimensions L x W | 12"L x 9"W | | Item Type Name | 400 Series Sketch | | Item Weight | 0.58 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | STRATHMORE | | Material | Paper | | Material Type | Paper | | Paper Dimensions | 9 x 12 inches | | Paper Finish | Matte | | Paper Weight | 80 | | Product Dimensions | 12"L x 9"W | | Recommended Uses For Product | Sketching | | Sheet Count | 50 | | UPC | 012017412097 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | No warranty. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Strathmore - **Color:** Toned Tan - **Material:** Paper - **Paper Finish:** Matte - **Sheet Size:** 9 x 12 inches ## Images ![Strathmore Tan Drawing 400 Series Toned Sketch Pad, 9"x12", 50 Sheets - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Pi6IMpGcL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What is the weight of the paper, according to the label? I'm looking at a competing Strathmore toned product that is 80 lb paper. Thanks.** A: This one is an 80lb as well. **Q: is this sketchbook good quality** A: Yes, this sketchbook is perfect quality for color pencils and graphite pencils. I have two sketchbook from Strathmore toned and they are amazing and they last very long. I recommend it **Q: If I use alcohol based markers (copic,ad chartpak) will it bleed? How good is it for blending?** A: Copics blend well on this paper but will definitely bleed noticably onto the back of the page. But unless you go super intense, the page after the one you're working on should be fine! **Q: These sketchbooks are amazing for copic markers, do they by any chance make an ever bigger Size?** A: I've seen an 11x14 on Amazon! ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cute! *by M***A on April 1, 2026* Paper is nice, color shows up well! Haven't had any bleeding issues! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality toned paper sketchbooks for a variety of (mostly) dry media at an excellent price point. *by A***N on January 12, 2017* I absolutely love these toned paper books. The quality is very good and the price point is excellent. I also love that they use 30% post-consumer fibers and are, therefore, more environmentally friendly than virgin sketchbooks. I have the toned tan and toned gray books in multiple sizes. I use them mostly for sketching in the field with graphite, colored pencil, oil pastels and micron pens, dip pens or fast drying markers. I use the tone of the paper for my mid tone values, then build form with added lights and darks. Even quick gesture sketches have more innate character than those drawn on plain white paper. They offer a nice change of pace from my usual white watercolor sketchbooks. The paper in these books is 80 lb (118 gsm) weight, so it is ideal for dry media. The pages can be lightly sanded to add tooth for soft pastels/pencils, though I think oil pastels or artist crayons work better, since they tend to stay in place. The pages will also accept very light watercolor, gouache or acrylic painting techniques, such as dry brushing in small areas, but are guaranteed to buckle if the paper gets too wet. So, if you use any wet media beyond alcohol-based inks, exercise some caution. In addition to these books, I also have the Strathmore 400 Series Artagain black paper pads, which contain a even higher percentage of recycled fiber (50%) and I enjoy those, as well, for working from dark to light. In those I tend to work with oil pastels, colored pencils, artist crayons, acrylic inks and/or some gouache. If these books were offered in other neutral tones, I'm sure I'd buy them, as well. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great paper *by G***D on April 23, 2026* I never go wrong with this paper. Prints extremely well. ## Frequently Bought Together - Strathmore 400 Series Sketch Pad, Toned Tan, 9x12 inch, 50 Sheets - Artist Sketchbook for Drawing, Illustration, Art Class Students - Strathmore 400 Series Sketch Pad, Toned Gray, 9x12 inch, 50 Sheets - Artist Sketchbook for Drawing, Illustration, Art Class Students - Strathmore 400 Series Sketch Pad, Toned Blue, 9x12 inch, 50 Sheets - Artist Sketchbook for Drawing, Illustration, Art Class Students --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/4684436-strathmore-tan-drawing-400-series-toned-sketch-pad-9x12-50](https://www.desertcart.us/products/4684436-strathmore-tan-drawing-400-series-toned-sketch-pad-9x12-50) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-06-07*