is there any kind of prep I need to be aware of before starting to sketch my piece on to the paper, or before painting?

except for an idea, nope! Draw/paint away!

Does this paper need to have gesso applied before use?

Hi there! This paper does not need to be gessoed before applying oil paint.

Does this paper have any kind of a gesso like coating? Has anybody noticed any issues with buckling/warping with acrylic paints?

Just textured paper. No gesso or other coating. Though the linen texture has a good hold or tooth for oil and acrylic paints. Though the Canson Canva Artboards and Mixed Media Artboards are three times heavier and more durable.

How does this paper looks like— is it in natural,beige or cream color?

cream color thick n good for acrylics

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Unleash Your Inner Artist! 🎨

FINAL ART READY - Designed specifically for creating final art pieces that impress.
BLEND LIKE A PRO - Textured surface helps blend and hold layers of paint effortlessly.
ELEVATE YOUR ART - Experience the luxurious linen surface that mimics canvas for stunning results.
PERFECTLY PORTABLE - Glue-bound design makes it easy to carry your creativity wherever you go.
HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION - 215 lb. / 350 gsm thickness ensures durability for all your oil painting adventures.

The Strathmore 400 Series Oil Painting Pad offers a convenient and high-quality alternative to traditional canvases, featuring a linen surface that enhances blending and layer retention. With 10 heavyweight sheets measuring 9"x12", this pad is perfect for artists looking to create final masterpieces on the go.

Reviews

J**S

Good product

High quality paper and texture seems good for oil painting

26.06.2025

C**R

Strathmore paper is great.

And excellent product. I love painting on this paper. It was delivered on time and the driver followed my instructions.

20.04.2025

C**D

Fun

Good durable paper if you want to practice with oils but not waste canvases!! Plays nice with gouache as well.

12.01.2025

P**O

Not good for those who want to prime their canvas with an acrylic wash.

I assumed the paper had a waterproof (to some degree) surface so began painting on a thin wash of acrylic to tone the canvas gray before painting with oils. Little shredded pieces of paper began pilling and rolling up on the surface. It was literally coming apart. For those who want to paint on a toned canvas, just know that you should probably do it with oils ahead of time. Other than this problem, the paper works well for oils and has a nice, subtly textured surface.

15.10.2023

W**S

Heavy duty

This oil painting paper is great quality and heavy duty. Holds up well with the paints.

12.08.2024

K**A

Great Quality Paper for Oil Painting

This paper pad is great! It's thick and has the texture of canvas without warping, bending or bleeding at all - even when using mixing mediums such as linseed oil. No need to gesso the paper either. I bought this pad as I'm new to oil painting and don't want to constantly waste canvases while I'm trying to learn and experiment. This pad is much cheaper and space-saving. I even use a paper cutter to create smaller sheets! The paper goes well in a frame too. Highly recommended, can't go wrong with Strathmore.

6.04.2021

M**D

A bit toothy with a cross hatch texture but good.

Just trying it out on oil pastels so far. It is a bit toothy and rough, but not impossible to work with. Tortillons will be your friend if you want a smooth blended effect.That said, the paper has a sturdy somewhat slick feel to it. It doesn't feel like it will heavily absorb paint, which is good, because less is needed for coverage. For oil pastels it may take a bit more to fill in the grooves. The picture shows blended and unleaded areas.

9.01.2023

K**D

Linen is super enjoyable to paint on!

If you haven't tried a linen paper to oil paint on this product is a must buy. The highest quality linen paper I have used, it lets the oil paints flow perfectly on the paper. Perfect for blending. Would buy again!

27.02.2024

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