Created in 1893, Strathmore 500 Series 100% cotton Bristol is an industry standard beloved by artists for its exceptional quality. It is made by pasting multiple drawing sheets together to create a stiff, strong surface to work on.
Strathmore Bristol comes in two distinct surfaces: vellum and plate.
𝗩𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘂𝗺 surface has a toothy finish that is excellent for pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, pastel, oil pastel, pen & ink, and airbrush.
𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 surface has an ultra-smooth finish that is unsurpassed for detailed work with technical pen, airbrush, colored pencil, pen & ink, and marker.
The term “plate” comes from a process that is exclusive to the Strathmore® brand. The finish is created by hand: Bristol sheets are layered between smooth metal plates to create a “book.” The book is run back and forth between pressure rollers, compressing each sheet and creating a very consistent, ultra smooth surface like no other.
It’s been over a century since the inception of our Bristol, and we’re proud to continue manufacturing it to the exacting standards artist have come to know and expect from the Strathmore brand.
Featured Artists:
@maas.art
@koteriink
@jennifermorrisonart
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·2024-12-10@AnthonyWheelerArt bringing the joy this holiday season with an adorable handmade greeting card. Supplies Needed: ► Strathmore 400 Series Bristol Cards, Smooth Surface ► Fineliner Pen ► Graphite Pencil ► Ink Brush Pen ► Kneaded Eraser ► Alcohol Markers ► Colored Pencils ► White Paint Marker #holidayart #holidaycards #handmadecards #handmadecard #strathmore #strathmorepaper #strathmorecards #strathmoreart #bristolpaper #strathmorebristol #markerart #penandink #inkart #inkdrawing #markerdrawing #cardmaking #winterart #illustration
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·2024-11-19Watch how this stunning piece comes together as @Nor uses watercolor and gouache on Strathmore Toned Gray Mixed Media paper. #watercolor #watercolorart #watercolorpainting #gouache #gouacheart #gouacheillustration #gouachepainting #tonedpaper #tonedgray #graypaper #strathmore #strathmorepaper #artprocess #artreel #jewelry #jewelrydrawing #jewelryillustration #artonpaper #watercolour
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·2024-11-8A gouache pumpkin mood board by @Zoe art garden in her Strathmore Toned Gray Mixed Media art journal, 184lb/300gsm. #gouache #gouacheart #gouachepainting #gouacheillustration #pumpkins #pumpkinart #pumpkinpainting #fallart #autumnart #sketchbook #strathmore #strathmorepaper #artjournal #tonedpaper #tonedgray #graypaper #painting #artreel #artprocess
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·2024-10-30@Valerie Espino 🐞 drawing Wednesday Addams with colored pencils in her Strathmore Toned Gray Art Journal, 8.5”x11”. #drawing #wednesdayaddams #addamsfamily #sketchbook #sketching #coloredpencil #coloredpencilart #pencilart #pencildrawing #portraitart #portraitdrawing #strathmore #strathmorepaper #strathmoreart #tonedpaper #tonedgray #graypaper #jennaortega #asmrart #halloweenart
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·2024-10-21@Sofía has us falling in love with the season. From Sofia: “I was looking for the beauty and found it 🙂 capturing the autumnal things with gouache has made me appreciate little details in the changing season around me. Personally I could live in summer forever butttt I can always trust painting to make me appreciate the good things 🧡” Materials Strathmore toned grey mixed media journal @Princeton Brush velvetouch brushes gouache paint #gouache #illustration #gouacheillustration #sketchbookpainting #illustrationartists #fallart #fallpainting #painting #sketchbook #tonedpaper #tonedgray #strathmore #strathmorepaper #art #artist #artwork #artprocess
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