Pastel is a demanding medium for paper: it needs a surface textured enough to grip pigment and allow layering, without the grain being so pronounced that it disrupts the final result. Pastel paper is designed precisely to meet this requirement. The selection covers the standard formats for studio practice, from pads and sketchbooks for regular work to large-format sheets for more ambitious compositions. Background tones range from neutrals to deep greys and blacks, making it possible to integrate paper colour as an active element of the composition rather than defaulting to white. Pastelmat, with its velvety surface specifically designed for dry pastel, rounds out the selection for artists who want maximum pigment grip and a high level of detail. For more options, explore our Sketch & Drawing Paper and Paper & Pads collections.