Clairefontaine Paint-ON Multi-Techniques Assorted Pad A4 250g 24 sheets

The Clairefontaine Paint-ON Assorted A4 is the most practical entry point into the full Paint-ON surface range — 24 heavyweight sheets split equally across six distinct paper tones and textures in the standard studio format. Four sheets each of White Fine Grain, White à Grain, Grey, Natural/Sand, Noir/Black, and Denim Blue give a thorough cross-section of the complete Paint-ON line, making it a useful testing pad for art students and independent illustrators deciding which surface suits their working style and medium before committing to single-surface pads.

The 250 g/m² cellulose stock is thick enough to remain flat under standard wet washes and handles heavy erasing, scratching, and layered media across all six surfaces without tearing or pilling. Each surface type has its own tonal and textural character — the grained white surfaces suit dry and wet media combinations, the grey and sand tones work as natural mid-tone backdrops for contrast work, the mass-dyed black suits white ink and metallic media, and the denim blue offers a muted cool-toned alternative for modern illustration and street art aesthetics. Top-glued for clean sheet separation. Acid-free, pH-neutral, PEFC certified.

Technical Details

• Format: A4 — Sheet count: 24 (4 sheets per paper type)
• Paper weight: 250 g/m²
• Paper composition: 100% cellulose
• Papers included: White Fine Grain, White à Grain, Grey, Natural/Sand, Noir/Black, Denim Blue
• Binding: Top glued — clean tear, no fraying
• Recommended media: Paint marker, Indian ink, fineliner, watercolor, gouache, sketching pencil, pastel
• Certification: PEFC certified — acid-free, pH-neutral

Common Questions

• What is the purpose of the assorted pad versus a single-surface pad? The assorted pad lets you test all six Paint-ON paper surfaces with your own media before deciding which surface works best for your technique. It is particularly useful for students and illustrators new to the Paint-ON range who want to compare tonal backgrounds and surface textures across real working conditions.
• Can all six paper types handle wet media equally? Yes. All six surfaces share the same 250 g/m² cellulose base, giving consistent wet media resistance across the full pad. The primary difference between sheets is tonal background and surface texture — not absorbency or structural performance.
• Is the black paper in this pad mass-dyed or surface printed? The Noir/Black sheets are mass-dyed — color runs uniformly through the full thickness of the paper, meaning cut edges stay black and the surface does not scratch or flake under erasing or heavy media application.