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Newsprint is a lightweight, uncoated paper commonly used for newspapers. Its rough texture and cost-effectiveness make it suitable for quick sketches, drafts, and classroom activities in art. While not archival, it serves as an accessible surface for artists and students to explore ideas inexpensively.
Seth Cole's #79S is a smooth-surfaced Newsprint. It easily receives all grades of charcoal, pencil, conte, pastels and chalk for free-flowing lines and rich effects. This newsprint takes erasures well for maximum workability. Economical for quick...
Seth Cole's #79R is a rough-surfaced Newsprint. It easily receives all grades of charcoal, pencil, conte, pastels and chalk for free-flowing lines and rich effects. This newsprint takes erasures well for maximum workability. Economical for quick...
A heavier weight natural-toned newsprint for practicing sketching and drawing. Acid FreeWeight: 32 lb. (52 g)Surface: RoughRecommended Techniques: Graphite pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, sketching stick ...
Compared to standard newsprint, this high quality newsprint is a little bit heavier, a little bit whiter and has a rougher, more consistent tooth than typical newsprints. Ideal for charcoal sketches, brainstorms, pastel drawings, workspaces and...
A heavier weight natural-toned newsprint for practicing sketching and drawing.Acid FreeWeight: 32 lb. (52 g)Surface: SmoothRecommended Techniques: Graphite pencil, colored pencil
Newsprint, a lightweight and uncoated paper recognized for its affordability and versatility, is a staple in the world of print media, notably used for newspapers. Characterized by its slightly off-white color and rough texture, newsprint extends beyond its traditional role into the realm of art. Its cost-effectiveness positions it as a popular choice for artists and students engaging in quick sketches, drafts, and various classroom activities. The absorbent nature of newsprint is particularly advantageous for preliminary artistic endeavors, providing a canvas where ideas can unfold freely. While not considered archival, its accessibility and disposability make newsprint a valuable resource for creative exploration, offering a canvas that allows for artistic expression without the constraints of more specialized papers.