The 400 grit sanded Uart 12 x18 paper is great for me because I am a Plein-air painter and the format lends itself to landscape painting. 400 grit is not too grainy or too smooth. Just perfect. I like getting both the tan and black for outdoor landscape painting. Also like the packaging. I use it for a support while painting plus it is a good safe protective cover to transport the pastel painting back to the studio

I'm new to pastels and my teacher recommended this paper. It's high quality, holds up to reworking areas and is the perfect thickness.

I love the UArt darks. I have, however, found they curl whether I buy in a pad or as separate sheets. When working on the dark paper, I tape it to a foam core toward, but as soon as I take it off, if curls up. This is not a problem with the regular light papers of Uart.

These papers provide many layers. The 400 hurts the fingers so blend with pipe insulation instead. The 500 is easier on the fingers but curls badly as does the 400. I loke that it takes water or alcohol.

Can take water and other wet media.

Consistent quality I can depend on. Love this texture which is in the mid-range of sanded surfaces. I like to underpaint & find this texture takes it beautifully with plenty of tooth to add layers of pastel.

Even tooth throughout paper, with no underlying streaking patterns with application of pastel. The 600 grit allows more detail and still allows me to apply plenty of pastel layering.

Fast service reliable product!

I really like this paper for pastels. You can use alcohol on it and it won't warp. I use the 500 grain because it gives it just enough tooth without being too rough. I like the dark color because it's easier to get your darks in.

I really enjoy this paper

Premium sanded pastel paper that can be reworked easily and never disappoints. This is a quality product worth the price. Try it!

I really like the paper but it came curled and I find it hard to tape down. Even after I have finished my painting and taken it off my taped board it still does not lay flat. Is this a problem with the Uart paper I received or is all Uart paper this way? I do not think I will buy it again.

An excellent staple.

Excellent surface

I love this paper for pastels. I have tried different grades of the sand paper,however the U-art 400 is my favorite. It holds the pastel well and does well with a wet wash . I highly recommend U-art sanded paper! Then find the grit that you like.

Working on uart paper provides the ideal surface for my techniques. I mount the paper on ph neutral board and periodically use alcohol to wash in the beginning stages. Uart paper stands up to this and provides a lot of tooth for subsequent layers.

In the distant past I used Kitty Wallis's paper because it was the best available. When it was no longer available I tried every surface I could get my hands on. Some were ok, others were a disaster. Finally I settled on UART as an Ideal solution to the way I work with pastel. My preference are for the 400 ad 500 grit, and I use both the new dark surface as well as the regular. Thanks for making this easily obtainable and useful product. Here is a video of my routine use of the surface. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sdkmurJDmc

I love Uart paper. I've tried them all, and this one is my favorite. I love the way the sanded surface grabs the pastel. I also like that I can paint to the edge. That works for the way I frame my pastels. I buy it in all sizes.

A good sanded paper makes all the difference.

Was exactly what I ordered and arrived when I needed it.

I love this brand of pastel paper, and I have used it for other mediums as well.

Thought I was ordering Uart 400 but got 320 by mistake. However I am happy with the 320. Good paper lots of tooth. Neutral color so great for underpainting

I love the really dark surface!