Anupam Ash Black Toned Paper, 180gsm, 20 Sheets, A5

Loose A5 sheets of Anupam's Ash Black toned cartridge paper, made for charcoal, pastel, crayon, and pencil work.

• 180gsm toned cartridge paper
• Pack of 20 loose sheets in A5 size
• Dark ash black surface, suited to white and light coloured media for contrast
• Works well with charcoal, pastel, crayon, and pencil
• Loose sheet format for flexible, page by page use
• Compact A5 size, easy to carry in a sketch folder

A black or near black ground changes how highlights and mid tones read, which is why toned paper like this Ash Black range from Anupam is popular for charcoal and pastel studies. Working light onto dark lets you build form quickly without laying down a full background first, since the page already carries the darkest value in your piece.

The A5 size and 20 sheet loose pack make it easy to carry a few sheets for quick studies or keep the full set at your desk for regular practice, and the loose format means you can hand out individual sheets in a classroom or workshop setting without opening a whole bound book.

Because the surface is toned rather than white, it also suits quick value studies where you want to focus on light and shadow without a bright background competing for attention.

Keep the sheets flat and dry between uses, and this pack gives you a ready supply for regular charcoal or pastel practice without having to tone your own paper by hand, saving both time and the mess of mixing a wash yourself.