Canvas Pads
Canvas pads contain sheets of primed canvas and canvas-textured paper, suitable for oil and acrylic painting. These versatile pads are great for experiments and sketches, as well as finished works.
Perfect for artists who want the texture of canvas without stretching their own, canvas paper offers a convenient and affordable alternative. Whether you're trying out new techniques or painting en plein air, canvas pads provide a reliable and portable surface. Shop our range from trusted brands including Arches, Belle Arti, Daler-Rowney, and Jackson's.
Jackson's : 100% Cotton Canvas Pad : Universal Primed : 380gsm : 10 Sheets
From $4.00
Clairefontaine : Oil Painting Paper Block : 15 Sheets : 240gsm : Linen Texture
From $25.40
Clairefontaine : Acrylic Painting Paper Blocks : 360gsm : 10 Sheets : Not
From $25.60
Daler-Rowney : Georgian Oil Paper: Gummed Pads
From $13.50
Canvas Pads: Popular Questions From Artists
Canvas pads are bound collections of canvas sheets - usually primed canvas or canvas-textured paper. They provide artists with a portable surface that has the look and feel of canvas, making them perfect for studies and drafts.
Most canvas pads are suitable for oils, acrylics, and mixed media, though it's always worth checking the manufacturer's specification for your preferred medium. Canvas sheets can be used directly in the pad or removed and worked on individually, pinned to a board, or mounted for display.
A canvas pad is one of the easiest ways to work on a canvas surface, whether for oil, acrylic, or mixed-media painting. Canvas pads are inexpensive compared to stretched canvases or panels, making them ideal for studies, experimentation, and practising without pressure.
Canvas pads are also popular with experienced painters, who use them for colour studies and compositional work that informs larger pieces. Slim and lightweight, they're a perfect choice for travel and plein air painting.
What Sizes Do Canvas Pads Come In?
Canvas pads are available in a range of standard sizes to suit different scales and project types. Common sizes include A4, A3, and A2. Smaller sizes are well-suited to studies and practice work, while larger canvas pads offer more space for ambitious pieces. The size you choose will largely depend on your working style, the medium you're using, and whether the work is intended as a study or a finished piece.
‘Great for artists on the move - easy to remove the sheets and flexible enough to cut to smaller sizes. Use on the block provided, or tear off and roll up for ease of walking to coastal areas. Perfect for time abroad - pack easily in your luggage for painting holidays!’
- Gill, Customer Review, Belle Arti Canvas Pads
At Jackson's, we stock a wide range of canvas pads and canvas paper from trusted manufacturers, including Arches, Belle Arti, Clairefontaine, Daler-Rowney, and our own Jackson’s range. Whether you're looking for a canvas pad for acrylic painting, oils, or mixed media, you'll find options to suit your practice and budget.
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Shop Canvas Pads at Jackson's Art Supplies
Browse our full range of canvas pads at Jackson's, available in a variety of sizes to suit every artist and every stage of the creative process.
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