The Strathmore 400 Series Toned Tan Sketch Pad contains a heavyweight sketch paper in a warm tan color perfect for light and dark media. This paper utilizes a mid-tone background that allows artists to work quicker and achieve unique affects by adding deep shadows and highlights that pop. The Strathmore 400 Series Toned Tan Sketch Pad has a medium drawing surface, contains fiber inclusions for visual interest, is 100% recycled, and is made in the USA. Paper is our art form, and we celebrate artists. We have kept the tradition of creating beautiful, high-performing papers alive for over 125 years. Choice of paper is one of the most important decisions an artist makes in determining the outcome of their work. No matter your choice of medium, you can be confident Strathmore paper will enhance your artistic efforts.