Gray Scale Paper is the Absolute Best Way for New Artists to Draw!

I absolutely swear by Gray Scale Paper, and Strathmore makes an economical, and yet high quality line that we carry in two sizes.  In order to accomplish realistic black and white drawings, it's imperative that an artist capture deep black and crisp white.  An artist working on gray paper can easily add the shadows and highlights to a gray base to accomplish a realistic drawing.  This paper can be used with all kinds of soft mediums; we particularly love charcoal pencils.

When you first start drawing, whether you're taking lessons or teaching yourself, new artists tend not to get a deep enough contrast in their darkest areas and lightest areas. Here at Kate's Art School, we use grayscale paper when working with new drawers, that very fact is a unique aspect of our painting program. Looking to learn Drawing? Our In-Person Adult Drawing Classes, when they're being offered, can be found here!