Strathmore Paper Company began St. Patrick’s Day in 1892, when Horace Moses opened the Mittineague paper mill in West Springfield, MA. Ever since then, Strathmore has been a leading supplier of fine art papers under the belief that better paper makes better art. Strathmore provides artists of all levels with one of the widest ranges of quality surfaces for producing beautiful works of art, no matter the choice of medium. Listening to the needs of artists and providing inspiration, education, and innovating new products is at the core of what matters to Strathmore. The 400 Series was developed for advanced artists and contains papers with superior sheet formation, harder surfaces, and a variety of textures that work with a wider range of media and styles. The 400 Series Watercolor paper pad contains 12 sheets of intermediate grade 300gsm paper that supports the fine and even washes artists adore. The strong, natural white surface uses a cold press technique, making it the ideal paper option for artists that want to master watercolor techniques or sell their work. Pads are available in 11 sizes and three configurations, including tape binding, wire binding, and a four-way glued block that ensures a flat surface.