Strathmore 400 Series A4 Artist Sketch Pad | Heavyweight Fine Tooth Texture Acid Free Papers for Dry Media, Quick Studies & General Purpose | 89 GSM, 100 Sheets, 21 x 29.7 cm

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. Soon after opening the first mill, Mr. Moses visited the Valley of Strathmore in Scotland. The thistle was in full bloom and the beauty of the site impressed Horace Moses so much that he started using the name and the thistle as a symbol of high quality art and printing papers. Smooth is ideal for both traditional and specialty pen & ink tools and markers. Acid Free paper ensures longevity. Ideal for gouache and tempera,practicing techniques or creating finished work. Created specially for the comic, cartoon and graphic novel industry.