Paper

Finding the right surface for your pencils, pens, or paints is an essential part of any art project, and at Castle Arts, we have a high-quality range of art paper to help you create your best work. From versatile sketchbooks for on-the-go studies and sketches to specialist sketch pads tailored to your preferred medium, you'll find it all here. You’ll also discover a collection of beautifully crafted colouring books, ideal for practising your coloured pencil techniques or simply taking a moment to unwind and get creative ...

Our drawing paper is developed by artists to deliver excellent results, whether you’re working on rough sketches, detailed illustrations, or expressive mixed-media artwork. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, Castle Arts sketch paper supports all your favourite media including graphite, charcoal, pastels, coloured pencils, and pens.

Exploring painting techniques? Our heavyweight painting paper offers incredible absorbency for wet media with sketch pads designed for watercolors, oils, acrylics, gouache, ink, and more. Don’t worry about bleed-through, smudging, or fading – our extra-thick, acid-free paper is made to withstand your favorite supplies and keep your artwork looking great over time.

At Castle Arts, there’s no such thing as “not sure where to start.” We’re here to guide you every step of the way with helpful tips and tutorials so you can jump right in with confidence. Our sketchbooks feature fold-out tutorials to help you find your feet, while our colouring books include unique colouring guides and tester pages so you can see great results from the get-go.

Feeling inspired? Explore our premium range of art surfaces and find the best paper for coloured pencils, graphite, paints, and more. From smooth sketch paper to textured watercolour paper, we have the ideal surface for your next masterpiece.

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