unruled composition

Mixed-media unruled papers support a wide range of media, including watercolor, gouache, acrylic and oil paint; graphite, pen & ink, colored pencil and marker; and dry media such as pastel and charcoal. They also work for collage techniques.

Common sizes include 3 × 5 in, 6 × 9 in, 9 × 12 in, 9 × 13 in and 11 × 14 in, covering pocket cards up to standard sketch and composition formats.

Weights are listed both in pounds (lb) and grams per square meter (g/m²). Examples include 110 lb and 98 lb, and gram weights shown include about 110 g/m², 90 g/m², 81 g/m² and 80 g/m².

Most unruled sketch and art papers are uncoated for good media absorption. Some artist- and mixed-media sheets are 100% cotton and may have a vellum (slightly textured) drawing finish for better tooth and handling of dry and wet media.

These are unruled, uncoated 3 × 5 inch cards typically sold in 100-count packs and used for notes, flash cards, doodling and classroom or office tasks. They’re pocket-friendly, though some reviewers note the cards can be thin and prone to marker bleed.