When choosing a sketch paper, you can consider the following aspects:

Thickness of paper: Sketch paper is divided into fine lines, medium lines, and coarse lines according to the roughness of the surface. Fine-grained paper is suitable for works that require a delicate picture effect, while medium-grain and coarse grain paper is suitable for rough picture effects. Usually, art students are used to painting on the rough side, because it makes the pencil easier to color.

Thickness of paper: The larger the gram weight of the sketch paper (such as 160g, 180g, 200g, etc.), the thicker and more durable the paper is. For medium and long-term works that need to be repeatedly revised and in-depth depicted, it is recommended to choose paper of more than 200g; For short-term assignments, 160g or 180g of paper is sufficient.

Brand selection: There are many well-known brands on the market, such as Canson, Windsor Newton, Old Man's Head, etc., these brands of sketch paper usually have good wear resistance and anti-rub performance, which is suitable for medium and long-term painting.

Color choice : Sketch paper is usually white or pale yellow. White paper brings out the beauty of the object better, while yellow paper makes it easier to show the effect. When you choose, you can decide according to your personal preferences and your needs for picture effects.

Other characteristics: The surface of a good sketch paper is flat, the texture is fine and neat, the brush adhesion is strong, the lead will not shine many times, and it is not easy to fall off the powder. At the same time, the paper with good rub resistance will not fluff when repeatedly modified, keeping the paper flat and durable.

Applicable scenarios for different types of sketch paper:

Fine Grain Paper: Suitable for works that require a delicate picture effect.

Medium and coarse grained paper: suitable for rough picture effects, often used to express texture effects.

160g-200g paper: suitable for short-term or medium-to-long-term works, strong durability, suitable for repeated revision and in-depth engraving.

Through the above considerations, you can choose the right sketch paper for yourself to ensure the smooth progress of the painting process and the high-quality completion of the work.