Strathmore Fine Art Paper Roll, 400 Series, Sketch, 42 in x 10 yds., 80 lb. Roll, Toned Tan

I took 2 online classes this year that unexpectedly began with tutorials on making your own sketchbooks. After doing some research on paper types, I shopped for paper by the roll. This layout bond paper was recommended to me for pencil and ink sketches. It works very well. Paper rolls are handy because the paper can be cut to almost any size I need, and rolls store easily out of the way. I especially like that I can make sketchbooks with several paper types and colors, or use the same roll of paper for an original drawing on a card or a framed illustration. Since I use the same paper in a sketchbook, I know how the media will respond on that surface. Buying paper by the roll has been an affordable and versatile option.

I haven't used this rolled paper as yet. I plan to use it to have rescued Miniature horses and donkeys walk across it with paint on their feet to leave hoof prints which will be cut out, and matted, which will be given as a Thank You to volunteers and those that donate to keep the Rescue operating, but haven't finished the project as yet. Paper looks as expected and I hope will be of heavy enough stock to stand up to being walked over. I hope to get pictures once project is completed.