Description

Naturel -Natural Paper  Pad – (30 sheets | 250gsm)
The Natural Paint’ON pad contains 30 sheets of warm cream/ivory-coloured paper. Its softer tone creates a gentle, understated background for artwork and is particularly well suited to charcoal, graphite, pastel and other dry drawing techniques.

Nior – Black Paper Pad – (20 sheets | 250gsm)
The Black Paint’ON pad contains 20 sheets of 250gsm black paper, providing a strong contrasting ground for artwork. It is particularly effective with light and opaque media, including coloured pencils, charcoal, pastels, markers, felt-tip pens, Indian ink and gouache. The dark surface allows brighter colours and highlights to stand out dramatically.

Lisse – White Paper Pad – (25 sheets | 250gsm)
The White Paint’ON pad contains 25 sheets of smooth 250gsm white paper. Its matte, non-reflective surface is particularly suitable for precise drawing and detailed work, while providing a clean, neutral ground that allows colours to remain clear and vibrant. It can be used with a broad selection of drawing and mixed-media techniques.

Multi-Techniques White Pad (40 sheets | 250gsm)
Thick, 100% cellulose paper, perfect for multiple techniques. Extra-white paper with a very light grain. Suitable for dry techniques (pencil, graph pen, felt-tip pen) and wet techniques (India ink, gouache, acrylic). A grain designed for detailed work. Excellent absorption capacity and possible retouching.

Grain Paper Pad –  (20 sheets | 250gsm)
Thick, 100% cellulose paper, a versatile medium. Extra-white paper with a different grain on each side of the sheet. Suitable for dry techniques (pencil, graph pen, felt-tip pen) and wet techniques (India ink, gouache, acrylic). A pronounced grain on one side for raised designs; a light grain on the other for more precise creations. Excellent absorption capacity and can be retouched.

Assorted Colour Paper Pad – (24 sheets | 6 colours | 250gsm)
The Assorted Colour Paint’ON pad contains 24 sheets in six different colours, with four sheets of each colour. The selection includes white, white textured, grey, natural, black and denim, giving artists a range of backgrounds for experimenting with different media and effects.

Mix4 – Assorted Paper Pad – (12 sheets | 4 paper surface textures | 250gsm)
Available in A4 and A5 formats, the Clairefontaine PaintON Mix4 pad is a versatile, high-quality mixed-media pad designed for both dry and wet techniques. Bound on one side as a 12-sheet glued pad with a sturdy backboard for outdoor sketching, it features a 250 gsm heavyweight 100% cellulose paper that is acid-free, pH-neutral, and dyed throughout for long-term artwork preservation. Highly resilient against scratching, scraping, repeated erasing, and heavy layering, it includes three sheets each of Light Grain, Grain, Lisse Smooth, and Recycled finishes, making it ideal for pencils, felt-tip pens, ink, pastels, markers, gouache, acrylics, and light watercolours.

Mix6 – Assorted Colour Paper Pad – (24 sheets | 6 colours | 250gsm)
The Mix6 Paint’ON pad contains 24 sheets in six different colours, with four sheets of each colour. This assortment of papers includes Paint On Naturel x 4 sheets, Paint On Terracotta x 4 sheets, Paint On Grey Green x 4 sheets, Paint On Denim Blue x 4 sheets, Paint On Grey x 4 sheets, Paint On Noir x 4 sheets.

Mix9 – Assorted Paper Pad – (27 sheets | 250gsm)
Available in an A4 format, the Clairefontaine PaintON Mix9 is a versatile, high-quality mixed-media pad containing 27 glued sheets (three sheets of each of the nine distinct shades and surfaces). Made from heavyweight 250 gsm, 100% cellulose paper, this acid-free and pH-neutral pad is PEFC-certified for long-term artwork preservation. Exceptionally durable, it resists scratching, scraping, and heavy layering, offering excellent performance across both dry techniques like pencils, pens, and felt-tips, and wet media such as ink, gouache, and acrylics.

Mix11 – Assorted Paper Pad – (27 sheets | 250gsm)
The Clairefontaine PaintON Mix 11 is a glued drawing pad containing 27 sheets of heavyweight 250 gsm mixed-media paper made from 100% cellulose. Designed for both dry techniques like pencils, crayons, and felt-tip pens as well as wet media such as ink, gouache, and acrylics, the pad features an assorted selection of 11 distinct colours and surface textures—including white, smooth, recycled, grained, misca, black, grey, denim blue, natural, grey-green, and terracotta. Acid-free and pH-neutral for long-lasting colour preservation, this durable, travel-friendly pad offers excellent absorption, erases cleanly, and provides a varied variety of finishes to add depth to your artwork. Available in A4 and A3 format.

Terracotta – Multi-technique paper pad (20 sheets | 250gsm)
Thick, 100% cellulose paper, perfect for multiple techniques. Terracotta-toned paper with a slightly rough surface. A warm, intense colour to effortlessly energize your creations. Designed for maximum versatility, it supports both dry media (pencil, chalk, pastel, markers) and wet techniques (India ink, gouache, acrylic). With excellent absorbency and effortless reworkability, it lets you experiment, blend, and retouch with total confidence.

Recycled White – Multi-technique paper pad (30 sheets | 250gsm)Thick, 100% cellulose paper, perfect for multiple techniques. 100% recycled, extra-white paper with a very light grain. Suitable for dry techniques (pencil, graph pen, felt-tip pen) and wet techniques (India ink, gouache, acrylic). A grain designed for detailed work. Excellent absorption capacity and possible retouching.

Misca  – Mix Media Pad (15 sheets | 250gsm)
Discover PaintON by Clairefontaine, the ultimate high-performance paper range designed for both dry and wet mediums. Made from 100% cellulose—including sustainable Miscanthus plant fibers—this heavy 250 g/m² white paper effortlessly accommodates everything from pencils, pastels, and markers to gouache, ink, and acrylics. Its light, slightly rough grain adds richness and depth to artwork while allowing bright hues to shine, while its high absorption capacity even enables easy corrections. Beginner-friendly, PEFC-certified, and offering excellent value for money, PaintON delivers premium quality and versatility for all your creative projects.

Cray’On Drawing  – White Pad (30 sheets | 160gsm)
The Clairefontaine Cray’On Drawing Pad is a top-glued A4 pad featuring 30 sheets of extra white, 100% cellulose paper at a 160gsm weight. Premium-made in France, it features a dual-surface texture—one side with a very light grain and the other smooth—making it ideal for both dry sketching and wet techniques like ink or gouache. Durable, acid-free, pH-neutral for long-term preservation, the paper allows for easy corrections by scratching or erasing without damaging the surface.

Single-Sided Deckled Edge – Assorted Top-Glued Pads (50 Sheets |  250gsm) 

Paint’On is the ultimate, high-quality multi-technique paper, offering the perfect compromise between dry techniques (pencil, drafting pen, marker) and wet media (India ink, gouache, acrylic). This assortment features 5 distinct papers made from 100% cellulose—pulp fibers mainly from wood with lignin removed—providing an excellent storage and absorption capacity that allows for easy corrections. Thanks to its high weight, the surface is scratch-resistant and easily withstands multiple layers. Enhanced with a sober, refined brown kraft cover and fringed edges for an artisan effect beloved by artists, this acid-free, pH-neutral paper preserves its vibrant colours and keeps perfectly over time, while its PEFC certification guarantees sustainable forest management. Available size: 22.9cm x 30.5cm.

Denim Blue – Mixed Media Pad (15 Sheets |  250gsm) 

Paint’ON Denim is the ultimate 100% cellulose multi-technique paper, offering the perfect compromise between dry and wet mediums. Made from versatile mixed-media paper, it is equally suitable for pencil, felt-tip pen, and drafting pen as it is for gouache, ink, or acrylic. Thanks to its heavy weight, this durable surface resists scratching, supports multiple layers, and provides excellent absorption capacity. Its denim-dyed shade and slightly rough grain effortlessly energise designs, pairing beautifully with a wide variety of shades while truly showcasing its full potential when combined with metallic paints. Available in an A4 or A3 glued pad of 15 sheets, it offers outstanding value for money with a finish that allows artwork to be safely kept or easily detached without tearing. Furthermore, this PEFC-certified paper is acid-free and pH-neutral, ensuring drawings retain their quality over time.

Grey – Mixed Media Pad (30 Sheets |  250gsm) 

Clairefontaine Paint’ON Grey is a premium 100% cellulose multi-technique paper, offering the perfect balance for both wet and dry mediums. Sustainably produced from PEFC-certified managed forests, this heavy-duty 250gsm paper is acid-free and pH-neutral, ensuring artwork retains its vibrancy over time. Its lightly textured grey surface provides ideal tooth for pencil, charcoal, and pastels, while remaining smooth enough for precise fineliner work. It effortlessly supports wet mixed-media applications, including acrylic, ink, watercolour, and gouache, without warping. Available in A3 and A4 sizes, this pad contains 30 sheets designed to protect and preserve your creations.

Grey Green – Mixed Media Pad (30 Sheets |  250gsm) 

Paint’ON Grey-Green is the ultimate 100% cellulose multi-technique paper, offering the perfect compromise between dry and wet mediums. Made from versatile mixed-media paper, it is equally suitable for pencil, felt-tip pen, and drafting pen as it is for gouache, ink, or acrylic. Thanks to its heavy weight, this durable surface resists scratching, supports multiple layers, and provides excellent absorption capacity. Its verdigris-tinted shade and slightly rough grain effortlessly energise designs, bringing a natural touch to artwork while adding depth to light colours and dynamism to iridescent paints. Available in an A4 or A3 glued pad of 30 sheets, it offers outstanding value for money with a finish that allows artwork to be safely kept or easily detached without tearing. Furthermore, this PEFC-certified paper is acid-free and pH-neutral, ensuring drawings retain their quality over time.

Versatile Paper for Mixed Media

Paint’ON is particularly useful for artists who do not want to be restricted to a single medium. The 250gsm weight provides a sturdy working surface for layering and combining materials, while the smooth texture allows fine details and controlled marks.

Whether you are sketching with graphite, building up a pastel drawing, working with ink and markers, adding gouache or acrylic, or experimenting with combinations of media, Clairefontaine Paint’ON provides a versatile surface for creative exploration. The range of paper colours also allows artists to consider the colour of the paper itself as part of the artwork, from a bright white ground to dramatic black or softer natural and mineral tones.