# Colored pencil paper **URL:** \ **Category:** Art Medium Discussion and Questions\ **Created:** [July 25, 2019, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/colored-pencil-paper/110 "2019-07-25T13:17:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Lori51](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d78d45/32.png) [@Lori51](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/Lori51)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2019, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/colored-pencil-paper/110/1 "2019-07-25T13:17:18Z")
I use Strathmore toned tan, I love this paper, it takes a lot of layers and I use a lot. I like Prismacolor pencils and I put enough layers that it feels like I can move the wax around. I love working on toned paper, but every once in a while, I would like a a really pristine white background. I thought before buying, I would ask if there is an equivalent white paper to the tanned tone paper or what type would come closest? I will appreciate any help with this. ---
**Author:** ![thevirtualinstructor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/thevirtualinstructor/32/2_2.png) [@thevirtualinstructor](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/thevirtualinstructor)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2019, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/colored-pencil-paper/110/2 "2019-07-25T22:14:27Z")
Hi Lori, Have you tried Stonehenge paper? ---
**Author:** ![Lori51](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d78d45/32.png) [@Lori51](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/Lori51)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2019, 12:52am UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/colored-pencil-paper/110/3 "2019-07-26T00:52:32Z")
No I haven’, but I think I will. Thank you. I just watched your last members minute. I do have a sheet of white pastelmat, I will try also. Thank you again! ---
**Author:** ![lilnora](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/lilnora/32/1050_2.png) [@lilnora](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/lilnora)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2020, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/colored-pencil-paper/110/4 "2020-10-25T21:52:01Z")
Matt, can colored pencil be used on a stretched canvas? If so, where would you start? ---
**Author:** ![thevirtualinstructor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/thevirtualinstructor/32/2_2.png) [@thevirtualinstructor](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/thevirtualinstructor)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2020, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/colored-pencil-paper/110/5 "2020-10-26T12:18:31Z")
Hi Lilnora, I would suggest working on papers or perhaps gessoed panel with colored pencils. The canvas texture on a stretched canvas is likely too coarse for quality results. ---
**Author:** ![lilnora](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/lilnora/32/1050_2.png) [@lilnora](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/lilnora)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2020, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/colored-pencil-paper/110/6 "2020-10-26T20:41:42Z")
What if I use gesso on the canvas? Or would it start to crack and fall off. I guess I need to decide if I want to paint it on the canvas or draw it on paper. Thinking about getting it enlarged and divided into 9 equal squares and paint it that way. Then I can trace it on the canvas. This picture will be for my granddaughter. Now to figure out how to add a picture I painted on the forum. ---
**Author:** ![jmld616](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/jmld616/32/1405_2.png) [@jmld616](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/jmld616)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2022, 3:37am UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/colored-pencil-paper/110/7 "2022-12-03T03:37:14Z")
My favorite for colored pencil is the Strathmore Bristol. Blends beautifully. Only thing is need to be careful about erasing the original sketch. Otherwise great to work with. ---
**Author:** ![Brenda](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/brenda/32/3459_2.png) [@Brenda](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/Brenda)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2022, 7:44am UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/colored-pencil-paper/110/8 "2022-12-09T07:44:17Z")
I also love Bristol for colored pencils, but I much prefer vellum over the smooth surface. The vellum has just enough tooth to work with. I find the smooth surface is just too, well, smooth. 😃 Brenda ---
**Author:** ![Brenda](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/brenda/32/3459_2.png) [@Brenda](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/Brenda)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2022, 7:46am UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/colored-pencil-paper/110/9 "2022-12-09T07:46:37Z")
I just saw Matt’s recommendation for Stonehenge paper. I love that paper as well. I had never tried it until a graphite lesson I did, and I will always be sure I have it on hand now. Brenda ---
**Author:** ![sonyanicolesmith27](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/sonyanicolesmith27/32/2718_2.png) [@sonyanicolesmith27](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/sonyanicolesmith27)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2022, 1:33am UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/colored-pencil-paper/110/10 "2022-12-13T01:33:05Z")
My suggestion would be to ditch the prisma colors and go get some creamy smooth lightfast Derwernts.