10 Reviews: Best Paper for Oil Pastels (Apr 2024)

The lucky product on our number one list is Pacon UCreate Mixed Media Art Paper. Bring your artwork to life with this versatile paper. Apart from that, this book is an excellent choice for all media types. Moreover, it is great for pen and ink, markers, and oil pastels. In addition to dry media, you can also color this thick paper with wet media.

Aside from that, it comes in a pack of 500 sheets of paper measuring 9 inches by 12 inches and is white. So, it will make the colors absorb more quickly and look sharper.

"The perfect item to have at home during the blizzard that is hitting our part of the country right now. The kids and mom have spent a couple quiet hours applying marker, pen and pencil to numerous works of art that will be enjoyed for decades on the acid free paper... It's also ok for pen and ink, marker, oil pastels and water colors."

by E. B. MULLIGAN

Canson 100510866 Drawing Mi-Teintes is one of the papers that quickly brightens when colored using dry or wet media, be it pencils, oil pastels, markers, watercolors, and more. In addition, each book features 24 sheets of 9 x 12 inches of 98-pound/160-gram acid-free paper.

Moreover, the paper has two surfaces, one side with a heavy texture and the other side with a lighter texture. Also, this gelatin-sized paper is 50% cotton so that it will resist fading.

"Great paper for my oil pastels. I love the 'toothyness' of the paper which allows for multiple color layers to grip on to. The paper is a heavier weight and I like that. No Buckling!..."

by Chad Sanborn

This book is a flexible medium to channel your talent in drawing and coloring. Besides, the book contains 12 corn, buttercup, dark gray, and light gray sheets. Also, each paper has a thickness of 360 gsm, which is suitable for all types of color media, be it pencils, markers, oil pastels, colored pencils, and more.

In addition, Clairefontaine EXA-96016 96016C Pastelmat has six style options and three paper sizes, ranging from 18 x 24 cm, 24 x 30 cm, and 30 x 40 cm. Therefore, this will give you many choices you can customize according to your needs.

"I started painting in pastels 2 years ago and an artist friend gave me samples of this paper. I makes my pastels look like oil paintings. I have used other pastel papers, but nothing compares to the nice quality of this paper."

by Spiraling Upward

The spiral shape on the top makes this Bachmore Drawing Pad 9X12 Inch friendly to be held with both left and right hands. Aside from that, this drawing pad is wonderful and smooth when used for painting or drawing. What’s more, these papers are made of acid-free paper with thick, strong, soft white, and durable features.

On the other side, you can use it for wet and dry media such as watercolor, acrylic, oil pastel, and ink. Plus, one pack of drawing books with size 9” x 12”, 60 inner papers. Also, the weight for each piece is 122lb/180gram, which is much thicker and better than similar sketchbooks offered by other brands.

"Great quality reasonable price. My grandson used it for markers, pastels, watercolors, crayons etc"

by barbelle

These sketch pads are ideal for writing, drawing, and painting. At the same time, each sheet of paper is black and finely textured with a weight of 64 lb, 140 gsm, which is quite heavy. Besides, versatile, durable, acid-free, pH-neutral sketch paper sheets are suitable for most types of dry media and all skill levels of artists.

Also, you can create fantastic effects using gel pens, metallic markers, colored pencils, graphite pencils, oil pastels, opaque pens, charcoal, chalk markers, ink, etc. What’s more, the sturdy spiral top-bound sketchbook for accessible page turning. Thus, all pads on U.S. Art Supply Premium Black Heavyweight Paper have heavy chipboard backing and cardstock covers for extra protection.

"Very cool product. Really fun to make bright colored pictures with this paper. I tried out colored pencils, acrylic paint and oil pastels on it. Paint doesn't work so great on it. But it is great with colored pencils and oil pastels."

by Amanda Barnes

Enjoy your every coloring process using UART Sanded Pastel Paper M-148931 9-Inch/12-Inch. Besides, you will be pleasantly surprised that the quality of this paper is quite good. Also, this will not be a problem with ten sheets of paper ready to be colored with any medium, be it water, oil, mineral spirits, terpenoids, oil pastels, and more.

Moreover, this paper has a smooth surface and quickly absorbs every stroke of color. Hence, get prepared to see your artwork become more interesting!

"This is premium paper. You can tell when you apply a pastel and it makes a mark exactly like paint!!"

by Ron Bourgeois

This black paint pad book is a worthy gift idea for artists of all ages and all types of drawings. Also, this sketch pad with size 5.5″ x 8.5″ has a double-sided thickened hardcover that can be used as a drawing board to lay flat and create beautiful paintings without bending the paper. At the same time, the hardcover can also provide reliable protection for your paint.

Further, it is made of high-quality, acid-free paper, this sketchbook notebook is easy to paint, and the color will stay on the paper firmly without fading. All in all, this MOFUNNY Black Sketch Pad is compatible with colored pencils, acrylic pens, opaque pens, ink, gouache, chalk, neutral pens, oil pastel, etc.

"The black sketch pad is great for scrap books!"

by Jenny J Vetor

Dare your art experience with this Arteza Black Sketch Pad! In addition, the pages of this sketchbook are bound with a twin loop wire binding that allows your sketch pad to lay flat. Thus, making your creative process easier and smoother.

Besides, you can use graphite pencils, colored pencils, oil pastels, gel pens, chalk, ink, and more to bring your work to life. Also, with this 11×14 inches black colored paper, you will experience an immediate contrast in your artwork in any light hue.

"I am very picky about the quality of paper I use for my artwork. Artesia always comes through with quality. This is a sturdy, nicely finished paper for my purpose."

by Amazon Customer

Start your painting adventure today by using versatile paper Bellofy Painting Paper Pads! Aside from that, these papers are dedicated to pursuing the best acrylic paper surface and texture. Also, it offers to be colored with any wet media, ranging from watercolors, oils & acrylics.

Furthermore, this paper pad uses acid-free materials, which means it never fades, fades, or dims over time so that it will protect your artwork for a lifetime. Finally, it comes with a glue-bonded top, making it easy to share artwork with anyone!

"Paper is super heavy weight it's going to be great for watercolors and acrylic paint... It's amazing it's consider kids paper. Try it out it's worth the price."

by Dottie

If you purchase the Northland Wholesale Premium Sketch Book, you can also buy dry media at the same time, such as pencils, oil pastels, markers, pastels, and more. Therefore, you can immediately execute this book with your artwork.

In addition, each book is filled with 40 sheets with a standard paper size of 9″ x 12″. Also, the paper is off-white, lightly textured, and of high quality. As you know, the book is a double spiral bound top that opens flat for easy use. Therefore, it can be used for all ages, from children to adults.

"Got this for my daughter, she loves to draw and paint, and is starting to get really good. She likes this sketchbook."

by Tony Moreno