Canson Artist Series Mi-Teintes Pastel Paper, Gray Tones, Foldover Pad, 12x16 inches, 24 Sheets (98lb/160g) - Artist Paper for Adults and Students

I’ve always loved this paper, I’ve used it for years and the quality is consistent, it has a good tooth for grabbing color and is strong enough to allow building up of color and shadow. Graphite, colored pencil, and pastel, not suitable for pen and ink.

Nice earth tone colors, sturdy paper with a great tooth.

The pastel paper was beautiful and it has a really nice tooth to it. I used it for a chalk pastel piece and it did wonderfully. I’ve used this brand before, but with the smaller size years ago. Our local art supply store went out of business and I’ve had a very difficult time getting my regular pastel paper and usually I like to look at the paper I’m buying. This is a great alternative that I might have to continue if Michael’s doesn’t get their act together.

I’ve used Carson Mi Tientes for many years. I would advise trying both the smoothest & bumpy sides to see what effect you want to achieve. With the bumpy side, it takes a lot of pastel to fill in the low spots if you want a smoother surface. It provides a different effect which can be interesting.The smooth surface uses less pastel. Both sides offer opportunities for shading & combined coloration. Great value for someone who paints a lot.

Nice set of large papers in a tablet for pastels or chalk. Also good for colored pencils and oil pastels. Example is done on black paper with colored pencils. If you haven't tried your Prismacolors on dark paper, you're in for a fun treat.

Not as good as Pastelmat but sufficient for trying new techniques

My drawings looks better. Easy to draw and erase.

Here in the picture above a I used a variety of soft pastels, and this paper is a great surface all together. It reminds me a bit of construction paper, but sturdier and with a really nice texture. Love it.