Toned Paper Pad
A3 (297 x 420mm) · 250gsm · 40 sheets · Assorted · Tab bound
Other colours in A3: White · Sand · Grey · Black
This colour in A4: Assorted A4
Prefer a spiral journal? The Spiral Toned Journal A3 (assorted colours).

Big sheets and a choice of colours every time you turn the page. The Art Spectrum Toned Paper Pad A3 Assorted brings together different toned grounds in one pad of 40 large, 250gsm sheets, perfect for life drawing sessions where every pose deserves its own mood.

At A3 (297 x 420mm) each colour has space to show what it can do, from warm and soft to cool and moody.

★ Art Shed Staff Tip
At a life drawing session, save the mid tone sheets for the long pose and use the lightest ones for quick gestures. Mid tones reward patience with white highlights, while light grounds suit fast, energetic line.
Perfect For
Life drawing sessionsWorkshopsLarge studiesMood experimentsArt school

Large Sheets, Many Moods

Size
A3 · 297 x 420mm
The standard life drawing size, with room to move.
Colours
Assorted
Several toned grounds in one pad.
Weight
250gsm
Firm, heavy sheets that sit well on an easel.
Made In
Melbourne
Acid free, FSC certified and carbon neutral.

Life drawing tutors often ask students to change paper colour between poses, because it forces a fresh way of looking. An assorted A3 pad makes that easy. One pad, one bag, and a different ground ready whenever you want it.

It is also ideal for workshops and art school, where students can try each colour and work out what suits their style. Bring charcoal and white chalk and you are ready for anything.

Why Tutors Love an Assorted A3 Pad

  • Variety on demand. Switch grounds between poses without carrying several pads.
  • Fresh eyes. A new colour changes how you see the model.
  • Room to draw. A3 gives big gestures the space they need.
  • Heavyweight paper. 250gsm handles erasing and layering.

Using Different Grounds in One Session

On lighter sheets, focus on line and shadow. On mid tones, use black and white together and let the paper do the middle values. Pin your drawings up side by side at the end of a session and compare, you will see your strengths on each colour.

Fix finished drawings and keep them flat. Once you know your favourite ground, single colour A3 pads in the same paper are available.

Questions About the Art Spectrum A3 Assorted Toned Pad

Is an assorted toned pad good for life drawing?

Yes. Switching paper colour between poses keeps your eye fresh, and A3 is the standard size for life drawing.

What media suit toned paper?

Art Spectrum recommends all dry techniques: pencil, charcoal, crayons, white chalk and pastels.

Why use different coloured paper for different drawings?

The colour of the ground sets the mood. Warm grounds feel soft and intimate, cool grounds feel calm or moody, and dark grounds feel dramatic.

Is the paper heavy enough for an easel?

Yes. At 250gsm the sheets stay firm when clipped or taped to an easel or board.

Is the paper acid free?

Yes. It is acid free, FSC certified and carbon neutral, so drawings keep well.

Can I buy single colours in A3?

Yes. White, Sand, Grey and Black are each available as A3 pads using the same 250gsm paper.

Where can I buy A3 toned paper pads in Australia?

Art Shed Online is an authorised Australian stockist of Art Spectrum. We ship A3 toned pads fast Australia wide, and you can see them in person at our Moorabbin store in Melbourne.

(AS666160)

SKU AS666160
Barcode # 9323926054782
Brand Art Spectrum
Shipping Weight 1.3900kg
Shipping Width 0.050m
Shipping Height 0.050m
Shipping Length 0.050m
Shipping Cubic 0.000125000m3

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